Tag: Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo, Osoba, Abiodun storm Ogun at 50 Interfaith Thanksgiving in Abeokuta
Addressing the gathering, Governor Abiodun said Ogun State had recorded remarkable progress since its creation in 1976, citing major gains…
How Obasanjo asked ex-minister to add N11bn to Mambilla project – witness
A prosecution witness told an Abuja court that former President Olusegun Obasanjo asked former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr…
End of an Era: Obasanjo laments death of Akran of Badagry
Obasanjo said Badagry, from pre-colonial times, has remained a rich repository of Nigeria’s cultural and artistic heritage, adding that the…
Ex president, Obasanjo reflects on life, legacy, unknown age
Why the Presidential Library? One thing we don’t do well in our society is keeping records; institutional memory is not…
Insecurity: Obasanjo urges prayers for Nigerian leaders
“With technology, there should be no hiding place for any criminal. The life of every Nigerian, whether Christian, Muslim, or…
Isaac Fayose slams Brother: ‘You’re a Pig for attacking Obasanjo’
He also demanded the return of money he claimed Obasanjo had acknowledged receiving, adding that he chose not to reply…
Fayose explodes: ‘Obasanjo is a Mad Man, he Belongs to the Zoo’
Fayose further accused the former President of receiving money from him and demanded its return, saying: “I shall appreciate if…
Cold War to Chaos: Obasanjo warns of herculean challenges for youth
"The world was not perfect, but there was some order and respect for international law, rules, and regulations. There were…
If I wanted Third Term, nothing could have stopped me – Obasanjo
Moreover, Obasanjo reiterated his stance that no Nigerian, living or dead, has evidence that he formally discussed or initiated any…
Obi, GRV, Tanko, Adebanjo visit Obasanjo, Olubadan
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday paid courtesy visits to former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Audu Ogbeh: Obasanjo expresses shock
statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi the former President stressed further that the former PDP leader was…
“God will punish You!” – Otedola recalls Obasanjo’s midnight outburst over Diesel crisis
In the early hours of the morning, Otedola received a phone call from an enraged Obasanjo, who shouted: “You’re a…
Omokri exposes El-Rufai’s ‘lies’ over Supreme Court ruling on State of Emergency
Omokri reacted to comments made by el-Rufai during a press conference alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, where the ex-governor…
‘You can’t rewrite History!’ NLC dismantles Obasanjo’s labour claims, hypocrisy
In a scathing statement issued by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union dismissed Obasanjo’s claims that labour leaders have…
Political bigwigs unite: Atiku attends Obasanjo’s exclusive Lagos dinner (Photos)
Atiku, who served as Obasanjo’s deputy from 1999 to 2007, shared a post about the event on social media, referring…
Atiku’s meeting with Obasanjo stirs speculations on 2027 Presidential ambition
Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, arrived at the Olusegun…
I sacked my first daughter over lateness to work – Obasanjo
“To my amazement, she was late again the following day. I did not hesitate to send her back right from…
Why I respect Ifa despite being a Christian – Obasanjo
“We now have a woman who can beat the drum better than the men. She is helping a lot to…
Why Abacha jailed me for life – Obasanjo
Addressing Africa's debt crisis, Obasanjo criticised the recklessness and corruption surrounding some loans.
Tinubu to Nnamani: You saved Nigeria’s Democracy by defeating Obasanjo’s Third Term Agenda
Acknowledging Nnamani’s pivotal role, Tinubu stated that Nnamani and his colleagues’ intervention saved Nigeria’s democracy from those who sought to…
“You are not a paragon of virtue” – Presidency blasts Obasanjo second time on Monday
"While the Tinubu administration diligently works to overcome the country's economic challenges, it would be better and more advisable for…
Obasanjo has no moral right to condemn Tinubu – Presidency
Obasanjo had said Nigeria was a failing state under Tinubu. He also accused political elites of manipulating national policies, laws,…
Obasanjo calls for sack of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu
Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's electoral process, emphasizing the urgent need for the dismissal of…
U.S. Ambassador delivers verdict on Obasanjo
Mills further noted that anyone who visit Obasanjo will learn and go away with a lot of knowledge. He added…
Downstream deregulation: Between Obasanjo’s half-measures and Tinubu’s bold leadership
This intervention is essentially about a tale of two leaders and how they both handled fuel subsidy removal, a very…
Why I choose Nigeria over Oodua Republic – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would choose Nigeria over the Oodua Republic despite being a Yoruba man. Obasanjo’s…
Obasanjo reveals real root cause of Nigeria’s problem
The former President also took issue with the group’s name, advising it to adopt a national outlook rather than a…
Kano to host Obasanjo, 20 Governors at agro transformation workshop
Kano Kano state government is set to host former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 20 state governors at a two-day high-level…
Why I visited IBB, Igbinedion – Obasanjo
According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo first visited Benin, where he joined family,…
I didn’t discuss release of Nnamdi Kanu with South East governors – Obasanjo
A release by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Wednesday, stated the regional development issues including that of…