2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack
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Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential campaign in Sokoto after days of controversy over access and security, while police arrested a suspect following an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar.
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2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack. Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential campaign in Sokoto after days of controversy over access and security, while police arrested a suspect following an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar. Covered by 1 publications. Premium Times: 2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack.
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- Premium Times Nigeria 2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential campaign in Sokoto after days of controversy over access and security, while police arrested a suspect following an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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