Tag: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo
‘Patriot, living legend,’ Emir of Ilorin hails Obasanjo at 89
The emir noted that Obasanjo, who is also a former Military Head of State and two-term democratically elected president of…
Obasanjo, others to inaugurate 750- capacity NASS Christian chapel
”The dedication of the chapel represents the beginning of a new chapter in strengthening spiritual fellowship among Christian legislators and…
Obasanjo identifies four things needed to tackle insecurity in Nigeria
Obasanjo's call on Nigeria to seek international help came on the heels of revelation by French President Emmanuel Macron on…
Boko Haram began under your watch, Tinubu’s aide fires Obasanjo
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
What Gumi told me after visiting bandits’ hideouts – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given a startling account of what he was told by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,…
“Boko Haram of today will be child’s play,” Obasanjo warns on Nigeria’s future
Obasanjo, however, affirmed that although Nigeria is a diverse and complex nation, it is not a difficult country to govern.
“A cool patriot and a soldier,” Obasanjo mourns Buhari
Obasanjo described Buhari as a patriot who tried his best to give the country the needed progress and development.
Nigerians suffering from mismanagement of resources – Obasanjo
According to the former President, while Nigeria is abundantly blessed, the people of the country are suffering from the mismanagement…
“This man, Alex Otti, is indeed a miracle worker,” Obasanjo declares
Obasanjo, who commended Otti for his leadership style, said that good leaders are rare and should be fully supported by…
Extraordinary leader, great patriot- Tinubu pays tribute to Obasanjo on 88th birthday
The President recalled that Obasanjo served the country meritoriously in the Nigerian Army, starting as a Colonel when, as the…
Obasanjo: Self-made, Satan enthroned leaders bound to fail
Obasanjo said this on Sunday night while speaking on a Zoom programme tagged “Boiling Point Arena,” hosted by a radio…
Obasanjo to Gowon: Thank you, I never knew you begged Abacha not to kill me
Abacha had detained Obasanjo and others over their alleged involvement in a coup plot to overthrow him. A military tribunal…
Ondo governorship election: Obasanjo wishes Aiyedatiwa all the best
Speaking when he paid courtesy visit to Aiyedatiwa in Akure on Monday, Obasanjo wished the governor the best in the…
Obasanjo: My officials were trying to sell GSM license for $3m before I auctioned it for $280m
The former president who noted that with the right mindset and policies, any country would attract growth and investments said…
My operation Feed the Nation would’ve led to food sufficiency – Obasanjo
Obasanjo said this in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the inauguration of a new factory and the launch of…
Senate tackles Obasanjo over ‘sordid and telltale assertions’
Obasanjo had made the allegation during a visit of a group of the House of Representatives members to his Abeokuta,…
Obasanjo to Tinubu: Demands of protesting youths legitimate, listen to them
Obasanjo said the Federal Government should listen to the concerns of the youth which necessitated their nationwide protests. The former…
Dignitaries join Obasanjo to celebrate wife, Bola, at 70
Bola Obasanjo turns 70 on the 29th of November 2023
Obasanjo holds 2-day consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa
Obasanjo will present a keynote remarks on "Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa", and subsequently declare the programme opened.
Obasanjo, Garvey agree on Badagry as host of Slave Trade Museum
Garvey said the delegation also discussed about the continent and the Caribbean as part of the six regions “and I…
Obasanjo seeks ban on importation of Adire fabric, training for local producers
Obasanjo also appealed to the government to do her possible best to protect local production of adire from the imported…
Obasanjo: How to strengthen, entrench democracy in Nigeria
Obasanjo spoke while he played host to Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke at his Abeokuta, Ogun State Hilltop home.
Obasanjo: African leaders capable of solving problems confronting continent
Obasanjo maintained that it is important for African leaders to consider the peculiarities of their people in designing and implementing…
Obasanjo: Why I will not support military takeover in Nigeria, other countries
However, while expressing his opposition to the military takeover of government, the former President declared that any condition that encouraged…
Obasanjo: Why I ordered monarchs to stand and sit
Obasanjo's order to traditional rulers at the occasion to stand up and then sit down as depicted in a video…
What Obasanjo said about ‘dancing governor’ Adeleke at C&S Church in Lagos
Speaking during his address at the occasion, Obasanjo commended Adeleke for not allowing his love for dancing to affect his…
Breaking: Obasanjo reveals the only Christian leader in Nigeria that will make heaven
Obasanjo made the statement at the funeral service of the late Prelate Sunday Mbang in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State where…
Why I rejected plea by Obasanjo to join forces with Obi – Kachikwu
Kachikwu made the revelation while refusing claim that he had endorsed Obi ahead of the next Saturday's presidential election at…
What’s the worth of Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi?
The truth is Obasanjo’s endorsement cannot take Peter Obi to the presidency. It cannot take him anywhere.
Obasanjo writes Nigerian youths, endorses Peter Obi for 2023 presidency
Obasanjo who gave the endorsement in a letter Obi towers above the other front runners in the 2023 presidential race…