ABUJA — Nigeria’s opposition parties are returning to the coalition table with a problem that has repeatedly frustrated attempts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC): agreeing not only on the need for a stronger opposition, but on who should ultimately lead it. As opposition leaders prepare for the G-100’s summit in Abuja on […]
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his renewed promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Sowore, in a post on his verified X account on Friday, accused Atiku and other established political figures of changing their positions on fuel […]
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ABUJA — The debate over petrol subsidy has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s 2027 political contest, with the Presidency challenging former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to provide a clear financial and operational framework for his proposed “targeted subsidy.” The latest confrontation followed a series of statements from Atiku […]
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The debate over Nigeria’s controversial petrol subsidy has taken a fresh political turn ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Peter Obi rejecting Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore the subsidy if elected president. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Obi argued that Nigeria should not reverse subsidy removal […]
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ABUJA — Nigeria’s long-running fuel subsidy controversy has returned to the centre of the country’s political debate, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejecting any move back toward subsidy and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar proposing a new system that would direct government support toward domestic refining. The disagreement is more than a political exchange ahead […]
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As political conversations around Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has argued that the opposition still faces a major challenge in securing widespread support across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a public event in Kano over the weekend, Ganduje maintained that the […]
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The debate over transparency and public financial accountability has intensified after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either approve the long-awaited Federal Audit Service Bill or formally reject it in line with constitutional requirements. The statement comes at a time when questions surrounding public expenditure, institutional oversight and governance […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, following the former Anambra State governor’s claim that he has received threats to his life. The appeal comes as Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually heats up ahead of the […]
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Political conversations surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have intensified after a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar publicly defended the embattled politician, praising his leadership style while questioning the circumstances surrounding his continued detention. The remarks come as El-Rufai remains on trial over corruption-related allegations filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
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As political activities gradually build toward Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he held discussions with Gautier Mignot, focusing on the country’s democratic process and broader Nigeria-European Union relations. The meeting, which took place at Atiku’s residence in Abuja, brought together the former presidential candidate and the Head of […]
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Nigeria’s opposition political space has taken a significant turn ahead of the 2027 general election, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally announced former Transportation Minister and ex–Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The decision positions Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate under the ADC platform, […]
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Former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has raised concerns over reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition may select its 2027 vice-presidential candidate from the South-South region, warning that such a move could deepen what he described as the political exclusion of the South-East. Okonkwo, in a statement shared on X on […]
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A significant political gathering involving prominent Nigerian figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party leader Peter Obi, and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, experienced a disruption on Saturday due to a dispute over delegation representation from Jigawa State. The meeting, convened at the Abuja Continental Hotel by the National Political Consultative Group (North), […]
