NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Kwankwaso asks Atiku to withdraw from 2027 presidential race

THE running mate to Peter Obi on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential contest. Kwankwaso said Atiku should reconsider his ambition because of his age and health, and instead devote his attention to his traditional role in […]

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Sep 09, 2026 post

Atiku: FAAC surge has not translated into stronger purchasing power

FORMER Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Federal Government’s claim of stronger public finances, arguing that the sharp increase in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements has largely been wiped out by naira depreciation and inflation. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the growth in allocations to the federal, state […]

Aug 19, 2026 post

Atiku demands full account of federation revenues, subsidy savings

FORMER Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to publish a comprehensive ledger showing federation revenues, deductions, savings, transfers and other funds generated since the government assumed office. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, said the latest federation account figures for July 2026 had heightened concerns over how government revenues […]

Apr 04, 2026 post

Atiku vows to back any ADC presidential candidate, signals support for youth emergence

A LEADING figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Atiku Abubakar, has declared his readiness to support whoever emerges as the party’s presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku emphasised that his loyalty lies with the party’s decision, stressing that even if a young aspirant clinches […]