Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria fiscal reforms drive revenue surge and subsidy debt

36 clusters · 85 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria fuel subsidy debate impacts Dangote Refinery and economy

Fiscal reforms continue to drive Nigeria’s revenue growth. In the first half of 2026, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) recorded N21.6 trillion in revenue, a 49% increase year-on-year. By July 2026, tax revenues had rise

Atiku-Obasanjo feud and 2027 election tensions intensify

20 clusters · 111 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Atiku Abubakar seeks to amend lawsuit challenging Tinubu's 2027 candidacy

The rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Olusegun Obasanjo has intensified as the 2027 election approaches. Obasanjo recently hosted opposition governors in Abeokuta, fueling speculation of a mega-coalition, while reiterat

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and security concerns

12 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces investment and security risks ahead of 2027 elections

The official campaign period for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and national assembly elections commenced on August 19, 2026, following the timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Political pa

Nigeria INEC challenges and credibility for 2027 elections

25 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: INEC urges Nigerian political parties to increase women's representation

The Federal High Court in Abuja issued judgments in May 2026 voiding key provisions of INEC’s 2027 election timetable, ruling the commission exceeded its powers. While INEC appealed, the court later issued new Pre-Electi

Oyo State political candidacy disputes

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: African Democratic Congress faces internal disputes and election challenges in Nigeria

Political activity in Oyo State is intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections, marked by legal disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenges

Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

7 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Benue Police arrest 46 suspects after Peter Obi convoy blockade

Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as the 2027 general elections approach, marked by significant party realignments and candidate announcements. In Kano, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a major in

EFCC warnings against cybercrime in Nigeria

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Latest: EFCC Chairman urges Nigerian teenagers to shun cybercrime

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued repeated warnings to Nigerian youth and teenagers regarding the dangers of internet fraud. During engagements in

Journalist attacks in Kano, Nigeria

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kwankwaso urges Atiku to step down as Kano leaders condemn critic's murder

Following an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Nigeria, suspected thugs armed with machetes and knives attacked a vehicle containing journalists and security personnel. The assaila

Nigeria 2027: APC rallies, Tinubu endorsements

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Latest: INEC warns of fines and jail for abusive 2027 campaign rhetoric

The All Progressives Congress (APC) keeps tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 presidential election. President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim‑Muslim ticket with former Borno governor Kashim Shettima continues to draw criticism f

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 election preparations

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria political parties contest fiscal transparency and 2027 election readiness

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun mobilizing for the 2027 general elections. In the Federal Capital Territory, the party’s South-East chapter announced a goal to secure one million votes for the presidentia

US legal proceedings regarding Bola Tinubu FBI records

7 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's UN envoy dismisses claims of Tinubu arrest risk in US

A legal dispute continues in U.S. federal court regarding the release of investigative records related to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The case, brought via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit by transparency

Nigeria social protection cash transfer programs

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Auditor-General flags N33.75bn unverified cash transfers

The Nigerian government has implemented large-scale cash transfer initiatives, such as the $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP), to support vulnerable citizens following eco

Allegations against Atiku Abubakar

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Latest: Atiku Abubakar faces petition to reopen financial crime probe

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is facing renewed scrutiny regarding past financial allegations. The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027, a group supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called for Abubakar to addres

Rivers State political leadership disputes

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nyesom Wike pledges support for Tinubu and criticizes political opponents

Political tensions in Rivers State have intensified due to ongoing disputes involving key political figures, including Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi, and Siminalayi Fubara. Initial reports highlighted clashes over leadersh

Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti DSS investigation

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027 elections

The Department of State Services (DSS) invited the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Adeola Ajakaiye, for questioning following a dispute involving Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The incident originated after the

Nigeria 2027 election political developments

224 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: APC leaders address party unity and defections in Bayelsa and Ondo

As the 2027 election cycle advances, the administration of President Bola Tinubu faces escalating criticism from religious leaders and political opponents regarding economic hardship and election integrity. Cardinal Joh

Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

45 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Catholic bishops condemn massacres and mass kidnappings

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf

Nigerian opposition unity efforts for 2027 elections

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Donald Duke urges opposition unity to challenge Tinubu in 2027

The G100, a group of Nigerian stakeholders and opposition parties, is organizing a unity summit to foster political coordination ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative seeks to produce a single presidential

Nigeria school security funding accountability

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Atiku Abubakar urges FBI to release President Tinubu's records

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for accountability regarding the ₦144.86 billion allocated to Nigeria’s National Plan on Financing Safe Schools for 2023–2026. This demand follows reports that insecurity h

Fatal boat accidents in Nigeria

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Latest: Sokoto boat accident kills at least 51 people in Nigeria

A series of fatal boat accidents has occurred in Nigeria, highlighting risks associated with overcrowding and unsafe maritime practices. In late July, a passenger boat traveling from northern Cameroon to Adamawa State,

Dino Melaye political and economic commentary

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Latest: Dino Melaye threatens legal action over APC campaign appointments

Former Kogi State Senator Dino Melaye has engaged in public critiques regarding Nigeria’s economic landscape and the political preparations for the 2027 general elections. Initially, Melaye addressed his personal wealth

Nyesom Wike infrastructure and political activities

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Abuja: Wike orders crackdown on illegal transport and green space usage

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continues to advance infrastructure projects and assert his political influence. Regarding infrastructure, Wike announced that the Apo-Karshi road,

Nigerian religious leaders warn against election violence

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Latest: Primate Ayodele warns Nigerians against political violence

Religious leaders in Nigeria have issued warnings to the public regarding potential political violence and manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In early August, Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba urged Nigerian

SERAP electoral transparency advocacy in Nigeria

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Osun State election: SERAP calls for probe into vote-buying and violence

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) continues to advocate for transparency in Nigeria’s electoral processes, focusing on both the 2026 Osun State governorship election and preparations for the 20

Accord Party political disputes in Nigeria

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Atiku Abubakar sues President Tinubu over alleged certificate forgery

Professor Christopher Imumolen, a presidential candidate for the Accord Party, announced his withdrawal from the 2027 Nigerian presidential race to endorse incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Imumolen characterized the move