Tag: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
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June 12: How Abacha planned to kill me, Abiola, Yar’Adua — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted how he narrowly escaped a plot by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, to eliminate him along with Chief MKO Abiola and General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua.
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You are just jealous – Presidency knocks Obasanjo over remark on Lagos-Calabar project
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticizing the ₦15.6 trillion spent on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project.
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Obasanjo, 7 ex-leaders on the move to get debt relief for African countries
Eight ex- African Heads of State and Government have signed a Cape Town Declaration, calling for debt relief for highly indebted countries and advocated lower borrowing costs for all developing countries. The declaration was signed at the launch of the African Leaders Debt Relief Initiative (ALDRI), which reflects the leaders’ commitment to rallying for a…
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Obasanjo reveals why he visited IBB in Minna
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he visited ex-Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday.
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Why Nigeria not difficult to manage– Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria is complex but “not difficult to manage.” Obasanjo stated this on Wednesday at the maiden memorial lecture in honour of the late legal icon, Akintola Williams, themed, ‘Leadership Dynamics: Current Realities And Way Forward,’ organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in Lagos State. He said, “I…
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Video: Tinubu arrives venue of Ramaphosa’s swearing-in with Obasanjo
President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday arrived at the venue of the swearing-in of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa following his re-election for a second term. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known via his verified microblogging platform, X account. In the video shared…
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Nollywood Actor, Ajibola reveals why his son looks like Obasanjo
Nollywood actor, Samuel Ajibola, known as “Spiff”, has spoken on why his son resemble former President, Olusegun Obasanjo
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Yoruba Obas Forum demands public apology from Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was condemned by royal fathers from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara and Kogi States for the manner in which he addressed the monarchs present at a project inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State last Friday. The royal fathers’ group, Yoruba Obas Forum subsequently demanded a public apology from the ex-President.
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Obasanjo reveals why youths are supporting military coup in Africa
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has explained Why African youths are supporting military takeover in the continent. The Ogun state born politician noted that the rising military coups in Africa showed that the youths were in search of liberators. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during an interactive session with a group of…
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“Your desire to ensure national unity among Nigerians remains praise worthy”- Peter Obi hails Obasanjo at 86
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 86th birthday, saying “your desire to ensure national unity among Nigerians remains praiseworthy.” In a post on Twitter to the former president who turned 86 on Sunday, Obi described him as a very respected father-figure and elder statesman. His post…