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Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu, urging him to move beyond 'hollow rhetoric' and take decisive action to address the country's escalating insecurity.
The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the…
The CAN Chairman for Taraba State condemns the ongoing Taraba violence, urging residents to embrace peace, unity, and dialogue in his Easter message. Read More:…
The camp of Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized Nyesom Wike and expressed concerns about an 'authoritarian drift' under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has approved a nationwide voter revalidation exercise, a significant step aimed at ensuring the integrity of the national register of voters and addressing concerns about 'ghost voters'.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian Presidency and National Assembly for the rapid approval of a fresh $6 billion external loan in under four hours.
Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar has dispelled claims of his political retirement, stating he is still active and has not made any decision to exit the political stage.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Uba Sani, Ribadu, Sanusi, and other prominent Nigerian political figures attended the Janazah (funeral prayers) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in Abuja.
The Hungarian government and its media are accused of a serious legal violation for publicly identifying and photographing an IT specialist involved in an alleged Ukrainian spy case, risking sanctions for amplifying Fidesz campaign claims.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's media office has clarified that his position on the OPL 245 dispute is based on public records and legal processes, not political self-interest, in response to remarks by the Attorney-General of the Federation who had dismissed Atiku's claims as self-serving.
„Okkal feltételezzük, hogy a magyar szolgálatok keleti hatalmakkal kooperálva küldték ezt az eredetileg katonai célra fejlesztett kémszoftvert” – mondta a Tisza párt elnöke.
Atiku Abubakar, a prominent Nigerian politician, has criticized the prolonged detention of a Kaduna Islamic scholar, warning that holding the cleric without access to family, legal representation, or medical care violates his constitutional rights.
Hungarian politicians have reacted to investigator Szabó Bence's claims that a special secret service unit, possibly including Péter Magyar's ex-girlfriend, worked to undermine the Tisza Party by disrupting its IT systems, with the child pornography unit allegedly involved as a cover-up.
A Direkt36 investigation has uncovered a suspicious, well-organized operation targeting the IT system of Hungary's Tisza Party, with allegations of secret service involvement and police pressure on IT specialists assisting the party.
Former Nigerian Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar visited Attorney General Malami, calling for the release of all political detainees and warning against ideology-based detention.
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Dr. Farah Dagogo, a political ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, called on Nigerians to embrace renewed civic responsibility and engage in deep reflection ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Get today’s top Nigerian news recap. A train derailed on the Abuja-Kaduna line, Omokri discusses Atiku’s 2027 running mate, and more headlines. Read More:…
A chieftain of the ADC party, Momodu, has predicted that President Tinubu would lose the 2027 election if he were to face a united opposition featuring Atiku Abubakar alongside either Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi. He also criticized what he perceived as Tinubu's desire for a weakened opposition.
PREMIUM TIMES had reported that PSC invited seven AIGs for promotion interviews earlier on Friday morning. The post PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said reliable population data is critical to Nigeria’s national development, stressing that credible demographic information is essential for effective planning and policy making. According to a statement by the ministry on Sunday, Bagudu spoke during a familiarisation visit by the Chairman […] The post Reliable population data key to national development — Bagudu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The new Kaduna APC chairman, Isaac Atiku Sankey, pledges to promote party unity and expresses full support for Governor Uba Sani’s leadership and policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-apc-chairman-pledges-unity-backs-sanis-leadership/
Svečana premijera mjuzikla Kazališta Komedija "Radio Dubrava" u režiji Krešimira Dolenčića, koji će se osloniti na repertoar, poetiku i tematiku pjesama Prljavog kazališta, održat će se srijedu, 18.
The opposition party, Democratic Coalition, has collected enough recommendations and can now field a list of candidates, continuing to gather signatures to submit the necessary number for individual candidates in all districts within two days.
Adamu Atiku-Abubakar has stepped down from his role as Adamawa commissioner, with expectations that he will join his father in the opposition ADC party.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain described the 2027 general election as a referendum on President Bola Tinubu and the APC. The post Atiku slams govs’ APC defections, says it’s for ‘personal survival’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
The PDP has condemned Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s defection to the APC, describing his exit as an act of cowardice that undermines multi-party democracy. Read More:…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, taunted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party.
Nigerian opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are meeting in Abuja to present their position on the new Electoral Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-atiku-obi-amaechi-others-meet-over-electoral-act/
As viewers follow the intrigues of Westeros in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' the food consumed by characters reveals more than just taste, telling stories of power, tradition, and survival.
The governor made the declaration on Wednesday when he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of six new modern markets along the Atiku Abubakar Bypass road in the state capital The post Bauchi now a fast growing economic hub in Northern Nigeria — Bala Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
An APC official has dismissed claims by the ADC party regarding interference in its internal affairs, challenging them for proof and referring to opposition figures like Atiku and Amaechi as "twinkle little stars."
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly hired a US lobbying firm for $1.2 million to manage his reputation in Washington and engage policymakers ahead of the 2027 election.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has clarified comments he made during a recent media chat, following a sharp rebuke from the Atiku Abubakar Media Office regarding his remarks.
Each of these men carries something heavier than the loss itself. Atiku Abubakar leaves behind a structure that could not close the deal despite nearly seven million votes The post Can they own the…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for the Easter holiday after a condolence visit to Plateau State, where he vowed to track down and apprehend those responsible for recent killings in Angwan Rukuba. His visit to Plateau victims drew criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for not visiting attack sites.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is embroiled in internal disputes, leading the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) to appeal to prominent political figures like Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso to form a strong alternative platform for Nigeria.
Dino Melaye outlined a strategy for the ADC to defeat President Tinubu in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. He suggested that Rabiu Kwankwaso's defection to the ADC and a potential alliance with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi would ensure Tinubu's defeat.
Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has officially joined the ADC party in Kano, registering as a member at an elaborate ceremony. His move is seen as a major boost for the coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election.
EU Commissioner Olivér Navracsics stated he saw no evidence to support claims of a secret operation against Hungary's Tisza Party, having also read Captain Bence Szabó's statement. This comes as Szabó, a former lead investigator, has received significant public donations after speaking out about the alleged probe, which Péter Magyar claims was an order to destroy Tisza.
Approximately 64,000 eighth-grade students across Serbia are taking their trial final exams, with mathematics held today and native language and an elective subject scheduled for tomorrow.
Péter Magyar revealed that the Israeli-developed Candiru spyware was found on Tisza Party computers, alleging a secret service operation against the party. A former National Bureau of Investigation captain's video detailing how the Constitutional Protection Office used police against Tisza Party IT specialists has since gone viral, garnering over a million views.
Hungarian writer György Dragomán expressed his respect for Captain Bence Szabó and anonymous IT specialists after watching a Direkt36 video, stating that they are living in the 'darkest political noir-spy novel-technothriller reality' in response to allegations against the Tisza Party.
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the unlawful detention of Sheikh Khalifa in Kaduna, calling it a violation of fundamental rights and demanding his immediate prosecution or release.
Máté Kocsis claims that the Tisza Party employed IT specialists connected to Ukrainians, leading to an investigation by the Constitutional Protection Office.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly stormed the homes of Malami after a visit by Atiku, with Malami's special assistant accusing the EFCC of acting without legal backing.
Gábor Vona, the former president of Jobbik, stated that Hungary's Democratic Coalition party has become obsolete, arguing that it is meaningless without Ferenc Gyurcsány and that Klára Dobrev lacks leadership qualities.
Senator Ali Ndume expresses APC’s confidence for the 2027 elections in Nigeria but states that opposition figures like Atiku and Obi cannot be dismissed. Read More:…
The Nigerian Army says multiple suicide bombers may have been deployed into Maiduguri to carry out coordinated attacks at crowded locations. The post Nigerian Army speaks on Borno’s multiple bombings that killed many appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Reno Omokri warns that an Atiku Obi ticket for the 2027 election could alienate Northern voters and cost Atiku Abubakar political support in his home state Read More: https://punchng.com/picking-obi-as-running-mate-could-cost-atiku-adamawa-omokri/
An association received 11 million forints in public funds from the Bethlen Gábor Fund Management Zrt. specifically for publishing materials, which were then used to feature a Fidesz electoral district candidate in a thematic publication.
The author of the book 'What Color is Probability?' also told Krisztián Nyáry in the latest episode of Buksó that she owes her teaching of probability theory to a coincidence.
Atiku Abubakar's campaign team has accused presidential aide Daniel Bwala of previously asking them to fabricate a false narrative against the current administration, including a fake life-threatening alert.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the burning of the ADC office in Rivers State, calling it a dangerous threat to democracy and demanding a full investigation into the incident.
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, extended congratulations to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, referring to him as a living legend.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday night held a closed-door meeting with key South-East political figures in Abuja, in what sources described as a strategic move to consolidate support ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The post Atiku engages South-East power brokers ahead of ADC 2027 primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.
Media expert Krisztina Rozgonyi, working in Austria, warns that media control and changing digital campaign strategies are altering the conditions for free elections, posing a stress test for Hungarian democracy.
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku, resigns as Commissioner for Works in Adamawa. Learn more about his departure from Governor Fintiri’s cabinet. Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-son-resigns-from-fintiris-cabinet-2/
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and his cabinet have defected to the APC, while Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has refused to join, citing loyalty to his father.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns deadly Adamawa attacks that killed over 20 people, urging authorities to take urgent action and improve security. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-adamawa-attacks-demands-urgent-action/
Leading Nigerian opposition figures, including Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi, have launched a coordinated offensive against President Bola Tinubu's government, rejecting the newly-amended Electoral Act 2026 and warning of potential unrest.
An analysis of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s declining votes since 2015 is presented, alongside a discussion of how Atiku Abubakar’s move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) signals a new mission for Nigeria’s future.
The CPI(M) is reportedly facing its toughest challenge yet in Bengal, with the article suggesting the issue extends beyond figures like Pratikur Rahman.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.
Resident doctors in Nigeria, under the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have begun an indefinite strike over a pay dispute and the government's plan to halt allowances. The ongoing situation has drawn criticism, with political figures like Atiku slamming the Federal Government over the unpaid allowances.
Reports indicate that Nigerian political figures Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso are planning to establish APP and NDC as fallback parties in preparation for the 2027 elections.
Stephanie Shaakaa's analysis questions the legitimacy of Nigeria's electoral body and the nation's democratic whistle, following up on previous commentary regarding Atiku Abubakar and the challenges faced by political structures.
Atiku slams Tinubu over ‘airport-only’ visit to Plateau State guardian.ng
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with David Mark and Rabiu Kwankwaso, intensifying consultations to form a political coalition aimed at challenging President Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
A Tisza Párt elnöke Füzesgyarmaton elmondott beszédében több aktuális témára, így a pártja egykori informatikusának ügyére is kitért.
Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar has denied rumors of his retirement and accused unnamed government agents of plotting to undermine the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggesting fear of an emerging opposition movement.
A warning from Igboho against campaigning for Atiku or Obi in Yorubaland has sparked outrage and raised questions for the political figures ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
Approximately 64,000 eighth-grade students across Serbia participated in a trial final exam in mathematics today, with tests in native language and an elective subject scheduled for tomorrow. The exam is organized in all primary schools.
Hungarian media is seeking Minister Antal Rogán to address questions regarding the 'Tisza IT specialists' affair, as neither he nor other involved ministers have faced the press or held a conference on the issue.
In Hungary, pharmacists and advanced practice nurses will be granted the authority to prescribe medications within the next six months, expanding their scope of practice.
Nigeria's Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for misrepresenting the recent resolution of disputes related to OPL 245.
Police proceedings have been initiated against two IT specialists associated with Hungary's Tisza Party, reportedly under pressure from secret services, as they allegedly sought to expose an organization planning to disrupt the party's IT system.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and publicly called for the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
He said, "I am not worried because nobody is coming up with something new. Everybody is talking about it is either Bola Ahmed Tinubu or Atiku or Amaechi or Peter Obi.
Joe Váradi kilencévesen került Amerikába, informatikus lett, és csak a gyerekei születése után kezdett el verseket fordítani.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described recent comments credited to Dele Momodu suggesting that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar contests alongside either Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi, as baseless speculation. The post Momodu’s 2027 postulation wild, baseless – Lagos APC Spokesman appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dele Momodu claims Atiku Abubakar lacks the financial war chest to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing a massive imbalance Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-doesnt-have-1-of-tinubus-campaign-funds-momodu/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that its leading presidential hopefuls; Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi are…
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed three commissioner-nominees sent by Governor Fintiri, including the replacement for Adamu Atiku following his resignation.
The Handshake Movement has warned against aspirant rivalry within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging political figures like Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi to adhere to party rules for unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Hungary's Democratic Coalition party claims to have submitted nominations for all 106 electoral districts, though National Election Office data suggests they will only have candidates in 105.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki celebrates Olusegun Obasanjo at 89, describing him as a living manuscript of Nigeria’s story. Read the full tribute. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-a-living-manuscript-of-nigerian-story-saraki-hails-ex-president-at-89/
Hungary's Democratic Coalition is supporting an independent candidate in Szombathely, which means they will field fewer than the maximum 106 candidates, impacting their potential campaign funding.
Atiku Abubakar's son has resigned from his commissioner position, coinciding with Governor Fintiri's defection to the APC party.
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his role as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “I write to […] The post Just In: Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar dismisses defections from his party, predicting a challenging 2027 election for the ruling APC due to public dissatisfaction with hardship and poverty.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s defection to the APC is being viewed as a significant political setback for Atiku Abubakar, strengthening the ruling party's position in the state.
The opposition leaders said they considered several provisions of the Electoral Act amendment Bill 2026 as an attempt to subvert the will of the people in the 2027 general elections and install a one-party state. The post Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, other opposition leaders reject new Electoral Act, demand fresh amendment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Atiku Abubakar warned that President Tinubu's government would be held liable if anything happened to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC for alleged financial irregularities.
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s FCT Area Council elections. The post Democracy under siege: Tinubu’s chokehold suffocating Nigeria — Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.