The popular Unit 002 in Ajiya Ward of Yola North Local Government Area, where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur; and other prominent politicians resident in Yola, the State capital, vote, was virtually empty.
Both Abubakar and Tukur did not show up to cast their votes
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President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (4th Right) in a group photograph with members of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria led by its Ameer (President), Muhammad Jameel Muhammad (4th Left)
He said: “It saddens my heart to learn of the stunning news of the death of the golden boy of Nigeria football. His departure is more touching when one recalls that Keshi also lost his loving wife of 33 years, Kate, to cancer late last year thus rendering their young children hapless orphans
As a student of politics, I cannot pretend to be oblivious of the fact that federalism is more a system of government of itself, than in itself. By this I mean that a system of government can be unitary (or anything) in structure and remain federal in purpose, likewise it is possible for a structure of government to be federal in outlook and unitary in purpose
As some of you may know, I have for a long time advocated the need to restructure our federation. Our current structure and the practices it has encouraged have been a major impediment to the economic and political development of our country
Onumah, in this book, contends that most, if not all, of the problems of Nigeria today are located in the way the country is structured
abubakar, in a condolence message released by his media office in Abuja on Monday, said the former Ambassador to the United States, France, Germany and the Soviet Union “is incontestably one of Nigeria’s most distinguished and vastly experienced diplomats that ever served the country”
The former Vice President in a statement by is media office in Abuja on Friday, noted that the late Benin monarch radiated royalty, majesty, wisdom, intelligence and nationalism even as he spared no effort in protecting the traditions and values of his people
A press statement signed by the Director of the Atiku Media Office, Mazi Paul Ibe, on Tuesday said the late Malomo was a dependable friend and a journalist par excellence
Abubakar stated this in a post on his official twitter handle, @GovMAA
Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar (right), and the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun
The project was formally launched in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, by the AUN Founder, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the Adamawa State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla, at an occasion witnessed by members of the AUN community and other distinguished guests
So sad.
Gone are the good old days when practicing and aspiring politicians, as well as the ordinary folks, were treated to eloquent philosophical polemics and pragmatic oratory by the likes of Nigeria’s First Civilian President Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the Great Zik of Africa; or the golden broadcast of former Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; and not the least the well-researched policies and evergreen essays of the former Premier of Western Region and legal luminary, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo
In a press statement released in Abuja through his media office, the former Vice President said the fire incident is one too many and called on authorities in charge of public places like markets, schools and factories to be extra vigilant at this period of the year
Every New Year such as this is a prime time for inner self reflection, stocktaking, resolutions and covenants. Hence, I urge my compatriots to remember their country in their every day prayers and actions throughout 2016 and beyond. For citizens are like spokes in the wheel of national progress; the whole can only function well if the units work positively in tandem. Nigerians should therefore work in concert to make Nigeria the great country of their dream
A press statement released by his media office in Abuja on Sunday and signed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, said Abubakaris embarrassed by the deliberate falsehoods being spread against him by political opponents who are bent on causing distraction for President Buhari at a time all energies should be channelled into helping the President actualise his change agenda
Dr. Atiku Abubakar, the Deputy Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, on Tuesday said about N15 billion…
A former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has told Muslims to embrace the virtues of forgiveness and common understanding as…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the twin explosions in Jos, the Plateau State capital, which left on its…