Atiku Sponsored Tinubu’s First Trip to Saudi Arabia, Phrank Shaibu Claims

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Atiku Sponsored Tinubu’s First Trip to Saudi Arabia, Phrank Shaibu Claims

Phrank Shaibu, media aide to former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claims Atiku paid for Bola Tinubu’s first trip to Saudi Arabia. Speaking on Politics Today on Monday, Shaibu portrayed the alleged gesture as evidence of Atiku’s generosity and affection for Tinubu. He challenged the Nigerian president to dispute the claim, saying it was on record.

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