Tag: Abdulsalami Abubakar

He is accompanied by the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Abubakar who wields enormous influence among the Muslim community within and ...

PREMIUM TIMES confirmed from a businessman who shuttles Katsina and Niger who prefers not to be named for security reasons ...

Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has had its own fair shares of turbulence and bliss. On 29 May, Africa’s ...

Mr Jonathan called on politicians to eschew hatred, and violence and display true sportsmanship, during and after the poll.

The pact entails that all political parties and candidates accept the outcome of the elections or to seek legitimate means ...

Although a total of 18 candidates are taking part in the presidential election, four are considered the major contenders.

Mr Buhari says the initiatives undertaken by the NPC are commendable as they would ensure issue-based campaigns.

Mr Obi said he will explain the reason he started "the movement" when campaigns officially kicks off.

Mr Jonathan says Nigerians need to choose someone who would serve them well.

Mr Jonathan says Nigerians need to choose someone who would serve them well.

Less than four weeks before the campaigns begin for the 2023 General Election, the PDP is struggling to resolve a ...

The former Head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, turned 80 on Monday.

Mr Buhari noted with delight the historic roles Mr Abubakar played in the unity and peace of Nigeria, and in ...

The NLC boss alleged that some people are profiting from the dysfunctional state of the country's refineries.

Mr Abubakar says removing the fuel subsidy will push millions of Nigerians into poverty.

INEC will conduct the governorship election in Anambra State on 6 November.

The three gunrunners were intercepted while moving weapons into Nigeria at a border town between Sokoto State and Niger Republic.

The public hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution will be held in 12 centres across the country between ...

Abdulsalami Abubakar says some online media had falsely linked him to an helicopter said to have been sighted supplying arms ...

Mr Abubakar asks state governors to take full responsibility in managing the divergent voices and frustrations within their states.

The heads of various security agencies like the police and the SSS are also attending the meeting.

The former head of state appealed for a halt of the youth demonstration to give peace a chance for dialogue

“As stakeholders, we should live up to the principles of impartiality, neutrality and statesmanship during the election,” Abdulsalami Abubakar said

PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the high points of Nigeria's 60-year journey.