Atiku Abubakar

Dr, I am deeply saddened by the terrible incident at your home. No one deserves to go through such trauma. I thank God you and your household are safe. As a country, we must do better on security. Stay strong and know that you are not alone. -AA

I am saddened about the passing of Dr. Leon Usigbe, the Abuja Bureau Chief of the African Newspapers of Nigeria, publishers of the Nigerian Tribune titles. Usigbe was a journalist with a conviction. This much I noticed about him when I spoke with him after he survived an armed…

I am deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have displaced hundreds of families in Adamawa State. My heart goes out especially to the children and residents still missing. As a son of Adamawa, I stand in full solidarity with the affected communities during this difficult…

It’s an even more beautiful morning with the victory of our high-flying @NGSuper_Falcons in last night’s WAFCON final. Their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came through a dramatic comeback, driven by the Nigerian spirit of never giving up. I congratulate the Super…

Wishing our @NGSuper_Falcons a superb outing in today’s finals with their Moroccan counterpart. I will be watching. What about you? -AA #wafconfinal

I received the news of the passing of His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau, with deep sorrow. A distinguished statesman and a custodian of tradition, his reign was characterized by wisdom, integrity, and a strong commitment to peace and development. His…

Congratulations to our Super Falcons on their 2-1 victory over South Africa to reach the #WAFCON final. We are fully behind you even as you head for overall victory in the finals. -AA

Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us! -AA

On behalf of my family, I extend warmest wishes to my dear friend and brother, the former Governor of Anambra State, H.E Peter Obi, @PeterObi, on his 64th birthday. May this new chapter bring you continued strength, good health, and enduring vitality. Wishing you many more…

This afternoon, I completed a three-day condolence visit to Daura, Katsina State, where I joined many other sympathisers for the third-day prayers in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. Before participating in the larger congregational prayers, I, along with former…

Today, our dear nation folds a flag and lowers its head in mourning as we bid final farewell to one of Nigeria’s towering sons, President Muhammadu Buhari. His passing has cast a long shadow across the land, stirring reflections on legacy, sacrifice, and the fleeting nature of…

I just arrived in Daura for the interment of former President Muhammadu Buhari. -AA

The passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, strikes a deeply emotional chord. Though he departed this world at a ripe and fulfilled age, the weight of this loss is no less heavy. Oba Adetona was not just a traditional ruler; he was a…

I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was defined by unflinching patriotism, stoic discipline, and a lifelong commitment to the sovereignty and unity of our great nation. President Buhari was not just a former Head…

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hastily and thoughtlessly removed fuel subsidy on the day of his inauguration, he triggered an economic avalanche that has since buried the average Nigerian under the weight of inflation, hunger, and despair. In a bid to manage the self-inflicted…

I just finished a very fruitful meeting with Otunba Umar Mustafa, the former governorship candidate of the Labour Party, in the 2023 election in Adamawa State. -AA

Today, I was at the National Mosque, Abuja, to attend Juma’at prayers. Shortly after, I joined family, friends, and other well-wishers to witness the wedding of Musa Umaru Yar'Adua, the son of the late President Umaru Yar'Adua, and Maryam Ayuba Shuaibu. Following a longstanding…

Hearty congratulations to Barr. Chinemenma Emma-Ugoji, on your being called to the Nigerian Bar. This is very personal for me because Chinemenma is the daughter of my late media aide, Ekwueme Emma Ugoji. When we lost Emma in April of 2021 in an automobile accident, we provided…

Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke-Ila is a role model. A rare example of how tradition could be an agent of change in a modernizing world. Education is the greatest asset that God has deposited on the planet. I endorse Kabiesi’s initiative. It’s a passion that I share.…

A day well spent at the public unveiling of Mallam @GarShehu's oven-fresh book, "According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman's Experience." My list of must-read books is growing by the day. -AA