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Bola Tinubu & Atiku Abubakar

24 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu's administration is accused by Atiku Abubakar of using food palliatives as a political tool, leading to a 'normalization of poverty' and declining agricultural productivity.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar criticized the current administration's food distribution as a political strategy, arguing it weaponizes hunger and undermines democratic values.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu's administration is accused by Atiku Abubakar of a slow and underwhelming response to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian government's slow response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, advocating for stronger action and leadership.
May 17, 2026 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu's administration is accused by Atiku Abubakar of being overwhelmed, indifferent, or incompetent in addressing the national security emergency in Nigeria.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, condemned the worsening insecurity in Nigeria following the death of Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Jigawa, blaming the Bola Tinubu administration for its failure to protect lives and property.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu, as President of Nigeria, is urged by Von Batten-Montague York to ensure credible and transparent elections, and his administration's lobbying narratives are being countered by Atiku Abubakar's firm.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar engaged Von Batten-Montague York to enhance his reputational standing in the United States and counter the Nigerian government's lobbying narratives. This move positions him for the 2027 presidential election.
Apr 05, 2026 · 25 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu, as the President of Nigeria, is urged by Atiku Abubakar to facilitate the release of Nasir El-Rufai, facing criticism for the perceived political nature of the detention.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has publicly condemned the continued detention of Nasir El-Rufai and called for his immediate release, citing concerns about civil liberties and political persecution.
May 15, 2026 · 25 articles
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Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu's administration is accused by Atiku Abubakar of failing to protect lives and property in Nigeria — Plateau State and lacking an effective counterterrorism strategy.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has raised concerns over the escalating violence in Nigeria — Plateau State, criticizing the government's response and calling for urgent action.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu is the current President of Nigeria, whose victory in the 2023 election is attributed to opposition fragmentation, and the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress aims to unseat him in 2027 through a united front.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria, is being urged to join the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress to unify opposition, but his camp denies any plans of defection, potentially impacting the opposition's unity for the 2027 elections.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu's administration is accused by Atiku Abubakar of orchestrating a risky and opaque deal that could jeopardize Nigeria's economic future.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of the deal, raising concerns about transparency and the technical competence of the Chinese firms.
May 04, 2026 · 47 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria, and top appointees within his government and presidency are allegedly orchestrating a plot against Nasir El-Rufai, raising questions about the integrity of his administration.
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and chieftain of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, accused the Nigerian federal government of selective injustice and called for the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai.
May 17, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria whose 2027 re-election campaign is allegedly being financed by diverted Nigeria — Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds by governors of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC).
Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar's media adviser, Paul Ibe, commented on the alleged fund diversion, urging citizens to hold themselves accountable if they re-elect those responsible.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Bola Tinubu: President Bola Tinubu congratulated Murtala Sule Garo on his swearing-in, viewing it as a step towards strengthening unity and governance in Nigeria — Kano State.
Atiku Abubakar: Murtala Sule Garo is reported to have family ties to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which adds to his political profile.
Apr 22, 2026 · 33 articles
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Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar's emergence as the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party's presidential candidate in 2023 led to Nyesom Wike's support for Bola Tinubu, contributing to the party's internal divisions.
Dec 09, 2025 · 16 articles
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Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and presidential candidate, urged the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission to reconsider the 2027 election dates due to the Ramadan clash, highlighting concerns about voter participation and inclusivity.
Feb 14, 2026 · 18 articles
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Feb 01, 2026 · 8 articles
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Jan 15, 2026 · 12 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 41 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 11 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 15 articles
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Apr 18, 2026 · 15 articles
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Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 19 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 44 articles
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Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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