The APC presidential hopeful in a goodwill message on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir, said the significance of the festival is a celebration of trust between man and God, rooted in the fulfilment of promises
Browsing: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
Atiku, who disclosed this in a condolence message released by his media office in Abuja on Thursday, noted that the late former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had distinguished herself in her own profession as an excellent and hardworking journalist who rose to the position of President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors
Atiku in a press statement personally signed by him, said the task of rescuing Nigeria is a duty leaders of the APC are committed to and, “the more individuals ready to be part of the mission to rescue the country, the better
The girls were captured by members of Boko Haram on February 14, 2014
In his speech, which dwelt extensively on health, Atiku Abubakar said the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Nigeria has brought to the fore Nigeria’s emergency management response strategies
Abubakar made the call on Thursday in Sokoto while addressing newsmen at the end of his one-day visit to inaugurate development projects in the state
In a press statement issued by his media office in Abuja, the former Vice President said the modified direct primary is the best under the circumstances and nearest to the best under ideal democratic setting
The former vice president made the assertion on Sunday in a congratulatory message to Aregebesola over overwhelming re-election for a second term in office
A statement from the Atiku Media Office quoted the Turaki Adamawa and chieftain of the APC, whose first wife, Hajiya Titi Atiku Abubakar. hails from Ilesa in Osun State, as calling on his in-laws to trounce the Peoples Democratic at the governorship election slated for this Saturday
There were indications on Monday that the panel might conclude its work within the week to pave the way for the early exit of Nyako from office and clear the way for Ngilari, who is likely to be cleared, to take over the mantle of leadership in the state
The former Vice President made the assertion in a statement of solidarity to the new APC exco which is being inaugurated on Wednesday
He explained that if the newspapers are engaged in any illegal activities that breach national security, there are avenues of dealing with such situation without brazenly violating the rights of citizens
Speaking with newsmen in Gombe, Abubakar said that traditional institutions were the basis of the society.
He said the recent attack of the emir of Gwoza by insurgents, which led to his death, was very shocking, adding that the government should be able to protect the traditional institution
In a statement by his Media Office in Abuja, Abubakar expressed shock at the demise of Igwe, a major player in the Nigerian movie industry
I have always advocated free education at primary and secondary levels, and believe the state should dedicate resources to funding both levels of education, even if it can’t do anything else
When the President, in his most recent media chat, spoke about the government’s successes at pushing Boko Haram to the “fringes” of the North East, it immediately occurred to me that some of the credit for that should go to the ‘civilian JTF’ – the band of youth in and around Maiduguri who have taken it upon themselves to act as a vigilante force to fight Boko Haram
Speaking after the registration, the Turaki Adamawa charged his supporters nationwide to avail themselves of the opportunity by registering as members of the APC so that together they can bring about the desired change
“But what you should talk about Atiku joining APC is the fact that such an eminent Nigerian, one time vice president of a ruling party, can find comfort in leaving the party to join the alternative platform
On the denial by the Presidency that President Goodluck Jonathan was not culpable in the crisis rocking Rivers State, Abubakar said the contrary was the case
Abubakar, during the visit to the governor in Benin City on Wednesday, said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, led by Alhaji Mohammadu Buhari; the Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande; the National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other chieftains of the party visited and urged him to return to the party