Tag: Atiku Abubakar
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IYD: Atiku lauds Nigerian youths for commitment, perseverance towards attainment of a greater Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he salutes the Nigerian youth in particular for their commitment and perseverance towards the attainment of a greater Nigeria. Atiku disclosed this on Wednesday in a message to mark the 21st anniversary of the International Youth Day (IYD). He assured Nigerian youths of his commitment to supporting them at ... -
Edo political crisis is a threat to constitutional order nationwide – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the unfolding political developments in Edo are a threat to constitutional order. Abubakar, in his verified tweeter handle on Thursday, urged the forces behind the developments to rein in their proxies, and abide by the rule of law to allow the people elect who they wanted to govern them. “Nigeria ... -
Reps endorse Okonjo Iweala’s candidacy as DG of WTO
The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, describing her as very qualified. The resolution to support her followed a motion of urgent public importance raised by the minority leader, Ndudi Elumelu at plenary on Tuesday. The lawmakers also urged President Buhari to ... -
WAEC: Suspension of WASSCE will further create chaos in the public education system – Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the suspension of the 2020 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the Federal Government will put the country at more risks. In a statement on Friday, Atiku said, “This is perilous because Foreign Direct Investments and other economic indicators are tied to the educational indexes ... -
FG says Atiku’s predictions on the nation’s debt profile has no basis
The Federal Government says the alarm and doom predictions by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the country’s debt profile is anchored on a false premise. The government position is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. In the statement signed by Mr Segun Adeyemi, Special ... -
Buhari has dangerously polarized Nigeria with skewed appointments– Col Umar
Former military governor of Kaduna State and social critic, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be more nationalistic in his appointments and dealings with Nigerians. According to him, Buhari cannot gloss over the chaos that has overtaken appointments into government offices in his administration. “All those who wish you and ... -
COVID-19: Atiku calls for prayers for Dokpesi, family, others
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for the speedy recovery of the founder of Daar Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of his family, and all others who have tested positive for COVID-19. Abubakar in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Saturday, expressed sympathy ... -
Nigeria may go into recession if COVID-19 continues beyond 6 months – Minister warns
Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria may go into a recession if the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues for the next couple of months. She stated this during her appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today where she gave an update on measures ... -
Atiku urges telcos to offer free credit of at least ₦1500 to subscribers
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on all Mobile Telephony Companies in Nigeria to offer each of the 100 million mobile phone lines in Nigeria free credit of at least ₦1500 per mobile line Atiku made the call in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, this will help Nigerians who show symptoms, ... -
We must not lose track of Boko Haram war even as we focus on coronavirus – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria must not lose sight of its war against Boko Haram, even as the nation battles with the novel Coronavirus pandemic. Atiku disclosed this in a tweet on Tuesday Night. He said, “The ambush and killing of scores of our gallant soldiers by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State ...
