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‘Catholic Priests Are Not Like Your ‘Fake Bishops” – Atiku Condemns Presidency’s Attack on Onaiyekan

August 2, 2026

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Presidency’s response to Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of becoming

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Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of Losing Control as Nigeria’s Borrowing Rises to ₦12.62 Trillion

July 29, 2026

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s rising borrowing profile, describing the reported increase in fresh borrowing to ₦12.62 trillion

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Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Borrowing Amid Alleged ₦7.98 Trillion Oil Windfall

July 27, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday questioned the Federal Government’s continued domestic borrowing, arguing that higher-than-budgeted crude oil prices should have generated an estimated

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Atiku Faults Presidency’s China Comparison, Says It Backfires on Tinubu

July 25, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Presidency over its recent reference to China’s legal system in defending President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the

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Atiku Dismisses Obasanjo’s Impeachment Claim, Says Allegation Is Politically Timed

July 24, 2026

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegation that he financed an impeachment plot against him, arguing that the

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Atiku Media Office Accuses Presidency of Attempting to Whitewash Tinubu’s US Narcotics Case, Demands Disclosure of FBI, DOJ Records

July 24, 2026

The Atiku Media Office has accused the Presidency of attempting to downplay allegations surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decades-old narcotics-related case in the United States, insisting that records linked to the matter

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Trump Letter Dispute Deepens as Atiku-Linked US Lobby Firm Challenges Timeline of Presidency’s Release

July 23, 2026

A United States-based lobbying firm retained by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the authenticity and timing of a letter from US President Donald Trump to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging

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Presidency Escalates Feud With Atiku, Revives Privatisation, US Lobbying Allegations

July 23, 2026

The Presidency on Thursday intensified its war of words with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of attempting to internationalise Nigeria’s domestic politics through an alleged $1.2 million lobbying campaign in

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‘Atiku’s Claim Is Baseless, Mischievous and Misleading’ – APC Defends Service-Wide Vote

July 22, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the 2026 Service-Wide Vote (SWV) was earmarked to finance President

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Atiku-Linked US Lobbying Firm Circulates DOJ Records on Tinubu’s 1993 Forfeiture Case

July 22, 2026

A Washington-based lobbying firm engaged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has begun circulating documents relating to a decades-old United States Department of Justice (DOJ) forfeiture case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Atiku Media Office Accuses Tinubu Administration of Interfering in NBA Election, Raises 2027 Poll Concerns

July 16, 2026

The Atiku Media Office has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of interfering in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election process, describing the alleged development as a test of what it claimed could

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Atiku Rebuts Presidency’s Silence Claim Over Oyo Pupils’ Rescue, Defends Record on Security Response

July 11, 2026

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State,

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FG Rejects Atiku’s ₦8.8tn ‘Shadow Budget’ Claim, Clarifies IMF Findings

July 5, 2026

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, insisting that recent interpretations of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) findings misrepresented both the Fund’s

N24bn Loan: Nigeria Trapped In A Vicious Cycle Of Debt – Atiku

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Atiku Seizes on IMF Report to Demand Probe of Alleged ₦8.8tn Off-Budget Spending

July 4, 2026

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as ₦8.8 trillion in unrecorded public expenditure, alleging

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Atiku Moves to Heal Coalition Divisions, Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Spokesperson

July 2, 2026

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson in a strategic move aimed at strengthening internal cohesion within

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Atiku’s 2027 Ambition, Opposition Plans Under Threat as Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

June 15, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over their alleged failure to meet

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Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Oyo Abduction, Katsina Killings

May 19, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as well as the killing of several residents in Katsina State, accusing President Ahmed Tinubu

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Atiku Engages U.S. Lawmakers Over Nigeria’s Electoral Integrity Ahead of 2027 Polls

April 18, 2026

Former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, has initiated engagements with members of the United States Congress and other key stakeholders over concerns surrounding Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly the role of

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Tinubu Dismisses ADC Convention, Jabs Atiku, Signals Readiness for 2027

April 16, 2026

President Tinubu on Thursday dismissed the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention as inconsequential, declaring his readiness to contest and defend his mandate ahead of the 2027 general election, Prime Business Africa

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OPL 245 Dispute: Atiku Camp Faults FG’s ‘Final Resolution’ Claim, Cites Fresh Legal Action

March 23, 2026

The Atiku Media Office has criticised the Federal Government’s claim of a “final resolution” in the long-running OPL 245 dispute, describing it as misleading and premature amid fresh legal developments, Prime Business

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Countdown to 2027: Abba Atiku’s Defection Sparks Early Election Chess Moves

January 16, 2026

The defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is being viewed by political observers as an early, symbolic maneuver in Nigeria’s

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Atiku Faults FG Over Xpress Payments’ TSA Role, Warns of ‘State Capture’

November 23, 2025

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the recent appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as a new collecting agent under the Treasury Single Account (TSA), describing the move

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Atiku, Presidency Clash Over Oil Sector Reforms as Nigeria Faces High-Stakes Economic Crossroads

September 15, 2025

Nigeria’s most valuable industry – the oil and gas sector has become the latest battleground between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the administration of President Tinubu, as both sides trade words

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Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Others Pay Condolence Visit To Buhari’s Family In Daura

July 16, 2025

Leading opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, paid a condolence visit to the family of late President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Buhari, who died on Sunday in London

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2027: Atiku Dumps PDP

July 16, 2025

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was confirmed in a letter dated 14 July 2025 addressed to the chairman, PDP, Jada

Defection Rumour: Jonathan Still Our Member – PDP Spokesman

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Eid-el-Kabir: Jonathan, Atiku, Obi Urge Nigerians To Embrace Peace, Unity

June 6, 2025

Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and leading opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have urged the citizens to embrace peace, unity and love for one another. In his

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Atiku’s Criticism Against Tinubu Is Unfair, Laced With Bitterness – Onanuga

May 30, 2025

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has reacted to the latest comment by former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, saying his criticism is unfair and

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N24bn Loan: Nigeria Trapped In A Vicious Cycle Of Debt – Atiku

May 30, 2025

Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has kicked against plans by the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government to secure fresh external and domestic loans. Atiku described the plans by

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Presidency Foreign Trips: Tinubu Fiddles While Nigeria Burns – Atiku

April 17, 2025

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a fresh criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s style of governance. Atiku called on the president to declare a state of emergency, not on

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Eid-el-Fitr: Obi, Atiku Preach Peace, Help For The Less Privileged In Nigeria

March 31, 2025

As Muslims all over the world celebrate the feast of Eid-el-Fitr, leading opposition figures in Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have called on Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season,

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EFCC Reacts To Alleged Link Of Achimugu’s Investigation To Atiku, Sanwo-Olu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has debunked reports linking its investigations of Ms. Aisha Achimugu with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Commission in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity,

March 29, 2025

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‘It’s A Blatant Lie’: Atiku Refutes Allegations Of Receiving Campaign Funds From Sanwo-Olu

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has refuted allegations that he received some funds from Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his campaign during the 2023 presidential election. Atiku said the allegation “is a blatant lie from the pit of

March 28, 2025

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Atiku, Obi Condemn Emergency Rule In Rivers State

Major opposition leaders in Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers

March 19, 2025

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Adebanjo Was Fearless Freedom Fighter, Patriot – Atiku

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the demise of Afenifere National Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a fearless freedom fighter, patriot, and elder statesman. Atiku said Adebanjo is one of the few remaining nationalists who

February 15, 2025

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2027: Atiku’s Visit To APC’s Binani Fuels Speculations Of Realignment

By Chisom Ebipuruonwu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sparked speculation about his political intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, following his visit to APC’s Binani. On Monday, Atiku paid a surprise visit to Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, the

February 5, 2025

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Pay Tribute To Fallen Heroes, Call For Peace

As Nigeria marks Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Bola Tinubu and opposition leaders – Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have paid tribute to Nigeria’s former and serving military officers. 15th January every year is a day set aside to remember all fallen

January 15, 2025

Finance & Economy

Atiku Highlights Why Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Is Unsustainable

Former vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns about sustainability of the proposed 2025 national budget. Atiku said the budget lacks all it takes in terms of structural reforms and fiscal discipline to address Nigeria’s multifaceted economic challenges. Atiku stated

December 23, 2024

Presidency Foreign Trips: Tinubu Fiddles While Nigeria Burns – Atiku

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Atiku Queries NBS Website Hack Claim, Highlights Importance Of Data Integrity

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has queried claims by the management of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that its website was hacked by suspected fraudsters. The Bureau in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, said

December 19, 2024

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Atiku, Obi, NBA Seek Release Of Farotimi As Ekiti Court Remands Embattled Human Rights Lawyer

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023 election, Peter Obi, have condemned the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Atiku said the incident is a grim reminder of the dark

December 4, 2024

Obi At American University of Nigeria Founders Day

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At AUN Founder’s Day, Obi Hails Atiku’s Sacrifices For Educational Development

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has applauded former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for his sacrifices to society particularly in advancing education and human development. Obi, who was a keynote Speaker at the American University of Nigeria’s

December 1, 2024

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