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  • Stop attacking Buhari, Alake of Egbaland advises Obasanjo

    Stop attacking Buhari, Alake of Egbaland advises Obasanjo

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    Bayo Millz
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    The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, on Tuesday advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to desist from his ceaseless attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari. The monarch gave the advice in his goodwill message to mark the 82nd birthday anniversary of Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Gbadebo, who noted…

  • Our elections must reflect people’s will — Obasanjo

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    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, said elections must reflect the will of the people for the citizens to reap the dividends of democracy in Africa.   Obasanjo spoke in Abuja at a book launch which he co-authored with a title: ”Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage” sponsored by Brenthrust Foundation.   The News…

  • Obasanjo reaps on my father’s blood – Jamiu Abiola

    Obasanjo reaps on my father’s blood – Jamiu Abiola

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    Jamiu Abiola, a son to late Chief MKO Abiola, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for “benefitting on his father’s blood” but neglecting to recognise his contribution to Nigeria’ democracy. MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election that was annulled, died fighting for his mandate while Obasanjo was elected President…

  • For the record: Points of concern and action, by Olusegun Obasanjo

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    I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice of democracy, we can get over most of our political problems and move steadfastly and surefootedly on the course of stability, unity of purpose, socio-economic growth and progress for all. Democracy becomes a sham if elections are carried out by people…

  • Obasanjo speaks on current insecurity in Nigeria

    Obasanjo speaks on current insecurity in Nigeria

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    Ediri Oyibo
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    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated collective efforts, from all Nigerians, against the current insecurity and insensitivity situation in the country. Obasanjo said this at the 80th Anniversary of Prof. Ango Abdullahi, former Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria held at his farm at Basaa, Zaria, Kaduna State. At the ceremony organised by the Abdullahi…

  • Obasanjo inaugurates Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba

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    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday formally inaugurated the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, urging Delta’s Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa to effectively utilise the facility. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo who was in the state on a two-day visit also inaugurated other road projects in Agbor in the state. The former President,…

  • ‘Nigeria not a perfect country, can be made to make progress’ – Obasanjo

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    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria can only progress when all its citizens have a sense of security, unity and belonging. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Obasanjo stated this on Saturday in Asaba at a meeting with the Executive members of the Delta state traditional council. “I am an incurable optimist about this country, Nigeria…

  • FIFA approves Stephen Keshi Stadium, as Obasanjo commissions main bowl

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    World football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has approved the Stephen Keshi Stadium for international football championship. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick made this known on Sunday at Super Eagles arrival at the Asaba International Airport after their qualifying match for AFCON with the Bafana Bafana…

  • 2019: Atiku, Obasanjo will lose together – Garba Shehu

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    Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has reacted to the meeting of leading contender for the office of Nigeria’s President, Atiku Abubakar with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Atiku on Thursday met with Obasanjo behind closed doors following his emergence as the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)…

  • 2019: Atiku courts, pays personal tribute to Obasanjo

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    Following his emergence as the Peoples’ Democratic Partic (PDP) presidential flagbearer in the 2019 general election, former vice president Atiku Abubakar paid personal tribute to his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Atiku on Sunday in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the PDP presidential primary, praised Obasanjo for the role he played…