Tag: ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo leads tributes for Abraham Adesanya, 10 years after
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo leads many eminent Nigerians to pay glowing tributes to late leader of Pan- Yoruba socio-political group…
TUC seeks Obasanjo’s help over unpaid salaries, allowances
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Nigeria’s south west states on Tuesday appealed to former President…
Chibok schoolgirls can’t be found again, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo declared on Saturday that the 219 schoolgirls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists,…
No alternative to Buhari now, says Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has no alternative…
Presidency blasts Obasanjo over comments on Jonathan
Nigeria’s presidency has replied former leader, Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments on President Goodluck Jonathan today. Obasanjo, who openly endorsed…
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Obasanjo backs Buhari, warns on ‘inauspicious signs’ in Nigeria
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president, has publicly expressed support for Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler and presidential candidate…
Obasanjo says no further comments on Nigeria
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, may have adopted a ‘siddon look’ attitude on Nigerian affairs, at least for now. The…
Buhari, Osinbajo visit Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress,APC Presidential candidate,General Muhammed Buhari Tuesday morning met with Nigeria’s former President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at…
Jonathan, Obasanjo finally meet
The meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo finally held last night in Abeokuta, after reporters had…
Jonathan in no-show at Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion
Biodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Many journalists and members of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP were disappointed today as they waited in vain for…
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In pictures: Obasanjo surfaces at Jonathan niece’s wedding
Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the wedding of a niece of President Goodluck Jonathan in…
Nigeria has wasted chances to greatness: Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Former President of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said God has given the country many chances to become great.…
Obasanjo begs God to give Nigeria something new next year
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former leader of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has prayed for divine intervention in the affairs of the country in…
Nigeria’s situation still redeemable: Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the current economic and security situations in the country are redeemable. Obasanjo made…
Obasanjo thanks God, says he is not perfect
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he is not a perfect being and people should not…
Obasanjo not sure of his birthday
Former Nigerian leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 77th birthday today, with President Goodluck Jonathan leading an army of well…
Tambuwal: I remain in PDP
The Speaker on a visit to Abeokuta commends Gov. Amosun for urban renewal Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Speaker of the House of…
Obasanjo ends tour of Rivers, says he remains PDP member
Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that he is a card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Obasanjo, Buhari snub council meeting, PDP govs taunt Nyako
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari were conspicuously absent at the meeting…
Download: Buruji Kashamu Files(3)
Embedded here: Buruji Kashamu appeals the judge’s refusal to quash arrest warrant; the denial of the appeal once again, the…
EXCLUSIVE: The US Court Files On Kashamu’s Drug Case
Despite his denials, documents from a Chicago court in the US reveal that Buruji Kashamu is a wanted man for…
Obasanjo: The Fallen Idol
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s stocks fall to an all-time low Even in spite of his malicious politics and less than…
2015: Obasanjo urges clerics pray for Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday called on religious leaders to pray and fast for Nigeria ahead of the 2015…
Tukur begs Obasanjo to stay in PDP
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Saturday asked former President Olusegun…
PDP will survive without Obasanjo, say party leaders
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The withdrawal of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, has triggered a variety of reactions,…
Obasanjo fires another letter, quits PDP
Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo has penned another letter, this time to Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the National chairman of the…
Obasanjo one of Nigeria’s richest men, says Clark
Lanre Babalola/News Editor Chief Edwin Clark, the Nigerian elder-statesman, in his reply to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to his protege,…
Another Open Letter: Obasanjo an egomaniac, says Edwin Clark
The season of letter writing may not be over in Nigeria yet as elder statesman and former Minister of Information,…
Abati says Jonathan better than Obasanjo, blasts media
The Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…
Al-Mustapha dismisses Obasanjo’s comments over acquittal
MADUABUCHI NMEIBEH/Kano Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former chief security officer to Nigeria’s erstwhile maximum ruler, General Sani Abacha, on Monday faulted…