Tag: President Olusegun Obasanjo
Before We Rethink Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
As a student of the history of ideas, I have never come across any reference in the literature, better still,…
How I have survived diabetes for 40 years – Obasanjo
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation organised the match as part of activities marking this year’s World Diabetes Day.
Obasanjo bombs PDP over Atiku’s choice
"I am very much aware that it's the turn of the South to produce the next President of Nigeria. I…
I am now world’s statesman: Full story of what Obasanjo told PDP leaders
I will remain a statesman in Nigeria, West Africa, Africa and indeed in the world at large, Obasanjo said.
I am done with PDP, I can’t return: Obasanjo
Obasanjo restated his position on Saturday at a meeting with the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu and other…
Obasanjo, U.S. envoy arrive Addis to broker Ethiopian ceasefire
Obasanjo is the African Union's High Representative for the Horn of Africa, while Feltman is the U.S. Special Envoy for…
Obasanjo calls Buhari’s mounting debts criminal
The Presidency on Friday listed the projects that the new loans are meant for. One of the projects is the…
Buhari forgets Obasanjo’s birthday, sends belated greetings
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent belated best wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 84th birthday.
Flashback: Obasanjo writes Buhari, warns of gathering clouds
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's letter to President Buhari two years ago on the insecurity in Nigeria, still as relevant as…
Ogun Community Seeks Help From Land Grabber Using Obasanjo’s Name
Residents of Isofin town under Ewekoro local government area in Ogun state have accused land grabbers of terrorizing their community…
Obasanjo goofs on Nigeria’s external debt figures
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria faces an impending bankruptcy, with the country's external debt ballooning by 700 per cent…
Obasanjo is Nigeria’s number one problem – Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Monday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is the number one problem of Nigeria.
Buhari 2019: Obasanjo, IBB are mere mortals – Minister
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, says APC’s supporters should not entertain fear that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and…
PICTURES: Obasanjo’s secret visit to Buhari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a night visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, far from the klieg-lights. The visit happened on…
Kashamu: US wanted man kicked Obasanjo out of PDP
*A news insight Make no mistake about it, President Goodluck Jonathan may have personal issues to grind with former leader…
Obasanjo’s outburst attempt to disrupt democracy – Delta Monarch
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The Vice Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, has berated…
Amosun Is Obasanjo’s Stooge, Says Osoba
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Chief Olusegun Osoba has described Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State as a stooge of the former president…
Buhari visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta, seeks his blessings
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari visited former president of Nigeria, President Olusegun Obasanjo at his…
2015: We Are Ready For Trouble Makers, says Adesiyan
Lanre Babalola The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, has warned that from now henceforth anybody who incites the…
President Jonathan Is Evil, Says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken another swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan, describing some of his actions as evil. Obasanjo…
I Have Nothing With PDP Again – Olusegun Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As the preparations for the 2015 general elections gathers momentum, former president of Nigeria and ex-Chairman, Board of…
Daniel asks for Obasanjo’s forgiveness, returns to PDP
Former Governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Wednesday in Abuja appealed to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for forgiveness, if…
Obasanjo needs to be consulted always for Nigeria’s progress – David Mark
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Senate President, David Mark has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is a father of the nation and…
Obasanjo’s son shot in Mubi by Boko Haram
Adeoye Obasanjo, son of former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been shot in Mubi by members of Islamist…
Lamido appoints Obasanjo chancellor of Jigawa varsity
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Friday appointed former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the pioneer Chancellor of the newly established…
Obasanjo laments high rate of blindness
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the high level of blindness across the world, saying this should not be…
Paying For Achebe’s Snub
By Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo Like everyone else, I am saddened by the death of Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s greatest minds.…
Curtain-Call For The Eagle
By Tunde Olusunle Over the years, Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo and I have had the good fortune of regularly hosting a good…
Obasanjo calls for peace in Lagos PDP
A former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday called for peace among the rank and file of the Peoples…
Boko Haram Kills 12 Members Of Apostolic Church
Twelve worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church in Yola, Adamawa State were killed last night when gunmen, suspected to be…