Politics
Atiku meets US State Department officials
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday met with officials of the US State Department officials.
In a tweet on his Twitter account on Saturday, Atiku said the US would announce sanctions for electoral fraud ahead of the Nigerian elections. State
Department officials who hosted Atiku were led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee.
Atiku said, “Yesterday, at the meeting at the State Department led by Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary—Bureau of African Affairs, the focus of our discussions were on the critical need to seek collaborative solutions to our local issues on democracy and governance, our deteriorating security and the economy.
“Most importantly, we secured commitments to support for free and fair elections in Nigeria, an announcement of a sanction policy before the elections to deter anti-democratic forces and commitments for continued partnership with Nigeria in areas of security and development.”
Continue Reading
-
Health6 days agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Crime4 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Football1 week agoFIFA confirms 10 key law changes for 2026 World Cup
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoThat savage attack on schools in Oyo state
-
Latest5 days ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Latest6 days ago2027: The real reason Jonathan hasn’t accepted PDP ticket—Umar Sani
-
Featured4 days agoOsun APC counters Adeleke over security drone dispute, urges public to ignore allegations against Oyetola
-
Latest6 days agoCG Musa 4 PBAT’ group declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, cites strategic leadership