Tag: Atiku Abubakar
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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 ... -
Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed tests positive for coronavirus
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. This is coming few hours after the Chief of Staff to President Buhari tested positive. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the governor, Mukhtar Gidado announced this in a statement on Tuesday. This comes a day ... -
COVID-19: Bauchi gov, entourage go into isolation
Gov. Bala Mohammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has gone into self-isolation after returning from an official trip in Lagos. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, announced this in a statement on Monday. According to him, Governor Mohammed took the decision after the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was ... -
Coronavirus is real, stay safe – Atiku warns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned Nigerians to stay safe, saying coronavirus is real. Atiku disclosed this in a Twitter message on Sunday night as he announced his son has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 Presidential elections ... -
Coronavirus: Now is the time to temporarily halt flights to and from any nation with a prevalence
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says now is the time to temporarily halt flights to and from any nation with a prevalence of the coronavirus scourge. Atiku Abubakar who took to Twitter said, Nigeria needs to take firm and decisive actions to prevent an escalation of the scourge. According to ...
