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Stella did everything possible for my release from prison – Obasanjo

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday recounted how his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, visited several world leaders to seek his…

Obasanjo dismisses alleged plan to exit DRC-Nigeria Business Council

Former Nigerian president and patron of the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC-Nigeria Business Council, Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the…

Obasanjo a repository of knowledge – US Ambassador Richards Mills

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richards Mills, on Thursday, described former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo as a repository of…

I’ll support Tinubu again, he saved me when Obasanjo buried me alive – Asari Dokubo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, on Tuesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu saved him from the fury of…

Atiku, Obasanjo meet in Abuja

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has met with his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.…

Obasanjo sees himself as only Nigerian saviour God created – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, on Monday said former president Olusegun Obasanjo sees…

Japa: Youths trooping out of Nigeria due to frustration, unemployment – Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the mass exodus of Nigerians to foreign countries to frustration and unemployment.…

Atiku played a role in election of Obasanjo — Eze reminds Wike

Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party, nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has reminded Minister of…

Leadership deficit, major global challenge – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the…

Obasanjo warns of rising insecurity in Nigeria, cautions leaders

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the increasing insecurity in Nigeria. Reflecting on his time in office, the…

Real reasons Nigeria not making progress – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that progress would continue to elude Nigeria since the country has become a burial…

Ohanaeze: Obasanjo, South-East govs, Adebanjo to attend Iwuanyanwu’s burial

Ahead of the burial of the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Senator Ben Obi, Head, burial Planning…

Obasanjo had opportunity to change Nigeria but failed – Sam Amadi

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of…

I’ll attend your 90th birthday – Obasanjo tells Bishop Oyedepo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would be alive to attend the 90th birthday celebration of Bishop David Oyedepo…

Welfare of doctors should be prioritized – Obasanjo tells govt

In order to reduce the brain drain and shortage of manpower in the health sector, former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo…

Some government officials should be in prison — Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has claimed that some of the people currently in government should be in jail for…

Obasanjo in closed-door meeting with IBB, Abdusalami, Gusau in Minna

A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, arrived in Minna, the Niger State capital on Sunday evening. Obasanjo immediately headed…

Operation Feed the Nation would’ve further improved food sufficiency – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his Operation Feed the Nation agriculture initiative would have further improved the country’s…

Nigeria’s problem due to bad leadership – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the country is presently plagued by socio-economic and political challenges due to self-centred leadership. Obasanjo…

Constitution, tenure not Nigeria’s problems – Tanko Yakasai backs Obasanjo

An elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s assertion that the Constitution and tenure of office…

Salary claim: We’re different House of Reps — Agbese counters Obasanjo

The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, said on Sunday that the 10th House of Representatives is…

I play squash, football three times a week at 87 – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his fitness level. Obasanjo said he still plays football and squash three times a…

Protest: Listen to the demands of the youths – Obasanjo to Nigerian Govt

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to listen to the demands and concerns of…

I spent 12 months in my mother’s womb – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented that his mother did not live to witness his greatness after carrying him…

Obasanjo congratulates Rwandan President, Kagame on re-election

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the re-election of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda as an affirmation of trust…

Obasanjo visits Southeast govs

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo met with the Southeast Governors Forum on Tuesday. Obasanjo paid the governors a solidarity visit as…

Peter Obi having sleepless night over Obasanjo, Remi Tinubu’s meeting – Bwala

Daniel Bwala has dragged 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the meeting between ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and First…

Obasanjo caught wearing Tinubu’s cap (VIDEO)

A video has surfaced of former President Olusegun Obasanjo wearing a cap branded with President Bola Tinubu’s insignia. He wore…

25 years of unbroken democracy worth celebrating – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says 25 years of uninterrupted democracy is worth celebrating. Obasanjo, who was the first president when…

Nigeria at risk of producing more bandits, drug abusers – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is at a risk of having more drug abusers, terrorists, bandits, and…

Two of Tinubu’s key policies necessary but wrongly implemented – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said two out of three of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s policies were necessary but…

‘Anywhere we meet, we’ll dance’ – Obasanjo tells Adeleke

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is his dancing partner. Obasanjo made this…

Student Loan scheme: ‘Include private university students among beneficiaries’ – Obasanjo tells Tinubu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged President Bola Tinubu to include students of private universities among beneficiaries of the Student…

Ogbonnaya Onu would’ve been president in 1999 instead of Obasanjo – Shehu Sani

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has said that the late Ogbonaya Onu was displaced from being the President of…

I’m a mad man for agriculture – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described himself as “a mad man for agriculture.” Obasanjo spoke at the 9th International Trade…

Obasanjo commends Otti for law revoking former Abia govs, deputies’ pensions

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Alex Otti for assenting to the Abia State of Nigeria Governors and Deputy…

Conduct DNA test to prove Obasanjo’s origin – Omokri tells critics

Reno Omokri has asked critics to conduct a DNA on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to ascertain if his biological father…

‘He was a tower of strength’ – Obasanjo mourns Olubadan, Oba Balogun

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Olalekan Balogun,…

Yar’Adua, Jonathan never criticized Obasanjo, PDP better at politics than APC – Buhari’s ex-aide, Ahmad

A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was more skillful…

Obasanjo shaped my leadership approach – Saraki celebrates ex-president at 87

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has celebrated ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 87th birthday. Saraki said Obasanjo “shaped’ his approach…

Dialogue remains key to solving conflicts in Africa – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has harped on dialogue as the only panacea to help resolve various conflicts in Africa. He…

Hardship: Seek advice from Zimbabwe – Obasanjo tells Tinubu govt

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the current administration in Nigeria might consider engaging with the government of Zimbabwe…

Obasanjo’s ex-minister files N1bn suit against EFCC for declaring him wanted

Former Minister of Power and Steel under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Olu Agunloye, has filed a N1 billion suit against the…

Niger Delta group backs Obasanjo’s position on rising oil theft

A Niger Delta group, the Movement for the Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta, MSDND, has thrown its weight behind…

Obasanjo, Buhari, Akpabio, others pay tribute as Dogara lays mother to rest

Former and immediate past presidents of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari were among the dignitaries who honored the late…

Uzodinma: Tinubu meets, hugs Obasanjo in Imo [PHOTOS]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday hugged and shook hands with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The duo met during the swearing-in…

Generations will pay from current Africa’s debt – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said there was no option for the next generations of Africans other than to…

El-Rufai visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta [PHOTO]

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo. El-Rufai visited Obasanjo at…

Alleged $2.3bn fraud: ‘I’m ready to testify in court’ – Obasanjo informs FG

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has declared his readiness to testify for Nigeria concerning former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu…

The Delborough grand opening: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Uzochukwu over luxury brand launch

African leaders and dignitaries from across the globe stormed the Lagos VI on Saturday for the grand opening of the…