Former Kaduna State Governor and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that the opposition must remain resolute in its efforts to unseat the government of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections He said this following an alleged attempt by security agencies to detain him at an airport…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out on the growing debate around the 2027 presidential race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made it clear that no aspirant in the ADC presidential race will be pressured to step aside. He said every qualified contender is free to pursue their ambition within the party….
Adekunle Adebayo, a public affairs analyst and activist, has raised the alarm that plans were in the offing to arrest two opposition figures and chieftains of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. Adebayo, who made this known in a statement made available to the media, Tuesday,…
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed speculations linking him to any vice-presidential ticket in the 2027 elections on the platform of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that he is running for president and not as anyone’s running mate. Amaechi’s position follows comments by Dele Momodu, a close ally of former Vice President Atiku…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports alleging that he gave a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a land dispute in Abuja. Atiku, who spoke in a press statement issued on his verified X handle on…
The camp of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to remarks by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who vowed not to step aside for any aspirant in his bid to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Supporters of Obi, under the banner of the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to shelve his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election if a younger and widely acceptable candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Maduagwu tragically lost her life in the early hours of Monday, 29 September 2025, following a robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja….
Some loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari have declared their support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signalling cracks within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration was made on Wednesday at a private meeting in Abuja. State chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Buhari’s original political platform, gathered at Atiku’s residence…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., at the American Embassy in Abuja. Atiku, who disclosed the meeting via his social media handle, said discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria–US relations in the areas of democracy, security, and shared prosperity. “This afternoon,…
