Tag: Olusegun Obasanjo
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…
Obasanjo counsels governors over food security
“Putting all these in place will surely brighten your chances of seeking a future mandate without stress.”
Obasanjo to Adeleke: Keep dancing but ensure you are working
But Obasanjo who was speaking at the inauguration of a VIP lodge in Osun Government House, on Sunday in Osogbo,…
Obasanjo leads investors to Angola
"As our nations continue to explore new avenues for collaboration and investment, a brighter and more prosperous future awaits both…
Security agencies asked to put Atiku, others on watchlist
"Therefore, they should be put under strict monitoring by the Security operatives because having tried their best without getting their…
Before We Rethink Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
I apologize that I cannot put more here. I can only hope that this piece inspires us all to follow…
Obasanjo advocates single digit interest rate for agric loans
“I believe any interest that is more than single digit is not good enough for agriculture.”
Buhari, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasanjo, IBB, Osinbajo, eulogise Ajibola
Prominent Nigerians have continued to express their condolences to the family of Prince Bola Ajibola, who died yesterday at the…
Why I was against Soludo’s governorship ambition – Obasanjo
The Nigerian leader said he had reservations when his former Chief Economic Adviser approached him that he was gunning for…
Your letter inciting, self-serving: Buhari govt. downgrades Obasanjo
''Though masquerading as an unbiased and concerned elder statesman, former President Obasanjo is, in reality, a known partisan who is…
General Akinrinade blasts Obasanjo: “You’re an interloper”
General Alani Akinrinade a former Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
You are unfit to recommend or endorse president: Tinubu lambasts Obasanjo
Tinubu noted that after spending $ 16 billion on electricity, Obasanjo and the PDP government could not deliver electricity for…
Obasanjo’s image on Naira will lead to disaster: Primate Ayodele tackles Atiku
‘’Why are you promoting Obasanjo? Promoting him is a doom to yourself, he cannot like you. Buhari should not listen…
Why we chose Obasanjo to present literature prize – NLNG
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Ltd has explained its choice of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to present the 2022 Nigerian Prize for…
Obasanjo to Gov. Udom: “You are truly a leader”
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria, said the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, is a man…
Nigeria needs Tinubu with work ethic, broad-mindedness like Obasanjo – Shettima
He also said Nigeria needed a leader like Tinubu who has the situational pragmatism and understanding of Nigeria's security, like…
Obasanjo, Runsewe bag Chinese excellence awards
Ni said former President Obasanjo was given an award of excellence for his selfless sacrifices in promoting businesses between Nigeria…
A fight between Obasanjo and Babangida
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu, journalist, poet and polemicist, narrates how, despite that Ibrahim Babangida dragged Olusegun Obasanjo into power in 1999,…
Obasanjo comes on a mission in Congo Kinshasa
Obasanjo and Tshisekedi met for about two hours. Immediately Obasanjo came out of the meeting to address the press, my…
Obasanjo: Everything I have done in my life is by accident
Olusegun Obasanjo said except for farming, everything he has done and achieved in life was by accident.
How Osinbajo declined Obasanjo’s offer in 2005
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo offered the role of Attorney-General of the Federation to Yemi Osinbajo in 2005 but the…
Ogun man jailed for attempting to steal from Obasanjo
Sowemimo scaled the fence into the compound of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on April 1 with intent to steal.
I never wanted to become Head of State – Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, said he rejected calls to become the Head of State in 1976 because he was never…
AfDB’s Adesina pours encomiums on Obasanjo
Adesina, in a goodwill message issued on Saturday, described Obasanjo’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa and the world as exemplary.
Nigeria nurturing the Boko Haram of tomorrow – Obasanjo
Obasanjo: “The Nigerian population today is about 215 million and 15 million children are not in school; it doesn’t matter…
Obasanjo: My generation should step down in 2023
Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, said "something is wrong" if people of his generation are still contesting for public…