Real reason behind Atiku, Peter Obi, Saraki, others’ Dubai meeting -APC

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Yekini Nabena, has on Sunday, said that the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Peter Obi; Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the party’s National Chairman, Uche Secondus went to Dubai to hold “sinister purposes” meeting. Nabena stated that the purpose of the said meeting is both […]

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We will crash the price of fuel if Atiku is elected – PDP

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday, assured Nigerians that its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will crash the pump price of petroleum products if elected President in 2019. In a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP rejected the Buhari-led Federal Government’s “increase of the official prices of diesel and kerosene,” stressing that such will bring more […]

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What God said to me about Buhari, Atiku 2019 -Prophet Olagunju

Presiding Bishop of Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministries, Prophet Wale Olagunju, has reiterated his earlier prophesy that the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 presidential election. Prophet Olagunju revealed this during an interview with Sun News on Sunday, October 28. The cleric, […]

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PDP chairman, Atiku, Saraki, other party chieftains brainstorm in Dubai

Determined to oust President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election, Senate President, Bukola Saraki; presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; and the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus; are leading a host of other chieftains of the opposition party in a meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to fine-tune […]

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What type of restructuring is Atiku talking about?, By Romanus Idiroko

Clearly Nigerians are now seriously marching towards the 2019 general elections scheduled to hold in February. The parties have conducted their primaries, though there are lingering issues arising from the conduct of the exercise in some parties. And Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has foreclosed the issue of candidates following its steadfast stand on the […]

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Atiku, Obasanjo and the Road Ahead, By Olusegun Adeniyi

There are several lessons to learn from the political feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his erstwhile deputy, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that lasted almost one and a half decades and on which so many people built their own political careers. One, it is the height of folly for anybody, most especially journalists, […]

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Atiku and the Rise of Peter Obi, By Reuben Abati

Shortly after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar became the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October 6, party members and other stakeholders began to recommend running mates for him and a short list began to feature on the front pages of Nigerian newspapers. Some of the names that were mentioned included former Governor […]

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Buhari’s friend, Archbishop of Canterbury meets Atiku in Abuja

Archbishop of Canterbury and long time friend of Muhammadu Buhari, Justin Welby, Saturday held an incredible meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Abuja. Such a surprise meeting was interpreted by many to imply that the former vice-president who emerged as the PDP presidential flag bearer in Port Harcourt the […]

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What God told me about Buhari, Atiku and 2019 -Prophet Olabayo

The prophet and founder of Evangelical Church of Yahweh Worldwide, Primate Theophilus Olabayo, has claimed that God showed him how the 2019 election will end. He therefore called on Nigerians to gird their loins and embark on spiritual exercises to avert imminent danger ahead of the 2019 general elections. In a chat with Daily Sun, […]

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What Obasanjo told me moments before my endorsement –Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has again commented on his endorsement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday. Mr Obasanjo had said openly endorsed his erstwhile deputy for the February 2019 presidential election. He spoke when Mr Abubakar and leaders of the Peoples […]

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Why Peter Obi was picked as Atiku’s running mate -Daniel

In a statement released on Friday, the Director General of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, Otunba Gbenga Daniel stated that Obi’s choice was largely influenced by his youthfulness, vast knowledge of global and local economics, as well as being a financial expert. “This ticket will be able to steer our nation back on the […]

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Why Obasanjo endorses Atiku -Uche Secondus

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has disclosed why the former President, chief Olusegun Obasanjo endorsed Atiku Abubakar despite their differences. Obasanjo had at Thursday’s meeting endorsed Atiku’s presidential ambition, declaring that Atiku will defeat the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019. He believes […]

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How will Buhari and Atiku debate corruption?, By Abimbola Adelakun

By the question of debate, I do not just mean the televised event where one man stands against his opponent and both make a pitch for the vote of the audience. The debate between the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the All Progressives Congress candidate and incumbent, Muhammadu Buhari, that I refer […]

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Atiku On the March Again, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

After much horse-trading and intense competition over People’s Democratic Party (PDP’s) hotly contested primaries, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged the party’s flagbearer last Sunday. For a man who has been in the spotlight for over 20 years, almost everything is known or has been written about him. From the archives, I retrieved my column […]

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Full text of Obasanjo’s remarks at Atiku’s reunion with him

(Full text of the remarks made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the reconciliatory visit by the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Abeokuta on October 11, 2018) I am happy to welcome the distinguished leaders of goodwill who have led the PDP Presidential Candidate and my former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, to my humble abode […]

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Who Will Vote For Buhari Or Atiku?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Soon after the results of the presidential primaries of the two major parties were announced on Sunday, a friend called me sounding despondent. He had voted for President Muhammadu Buhari since 2003, and was ecstatic when Buhari finally won at his fourth attempt in 2015. Three years on, however, he is struggling to give Buhari […]

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Obasanjo forgives Atiku, describes him as ‘President-to-be’

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he has forgiven his former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, wholeheartedly, describing him as “president-to-be.” Obasanjo said this while addressing journalists after the closed -door meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate. The meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex. Also at the meeting were the Bishop […]

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Bishops Kukah, Oyedepo, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi also join Atiku, Obasanjo’s meeting

The no-nonsense clerics, Catholic Bishop Mattew Kukah and Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, have arrived the residence of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. As well, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, also arrived the residence of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state […]

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