Social media rumours of my death shocking, hurtful — Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented about the social media rumours of his death. President Obasanjo who disclosed that…
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Refinery: Never say never – Presidency mocks Obasanjo over old comment against Tinubu
Following the commencement of the Port Harcourt refinery’s operation, the presidency has called out former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his…
I could have become a drug addict – Obasanjo
Former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he almost became a drug addict. He spoke in Abeokuta over the…
Stop making jest of presidents – Osinbajo’s ex-aide to Obasanjo
A former spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has charged ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop making jest of…
Ohanaeze youths slam Obasanjo over comments against INEC boss
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments on Nigeria’s recent elections. The…
You presided over Nigeria’s worst elections – Coalition knocks Obasanjo
A coalition of civil society organizations has condemned former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent call for the overhaul…
Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan cause Nigeria’s economic hardship — Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has blamed Nigeria’s current economic woes on the poor choices of former Peoples Democratic…
You ruled on record as most corrupt, apologize to Nigerians – Presidency slams Obasanjo
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has hit out at former President Olusegun…
Obasanjo demands leadership change, shorter tenure at INEC
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has advocated for the appointments of new and credible leaders for the Independent National Electoral…
‘Baba go-slow’: Narcissist seeking attention – Afenifere chieftain tackles Obasanjo
The National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Kole Omololu, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a narcissist seeking attention. Omololu…
Obasanjo re-echoes Nigeria’s socio-economic downward spiral
After echoing Nigeria’s socio-economic downward slope, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo reiterated hope for the country. Obasanjo in his Keynote…
Oshiomhole secretly met IBB Babangida, Obasanjo to increase fuel price – Sowore
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has revealed that the Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole had a deal with former military Head…
Iwuanyanwu’s Burial: Ohanaeze appreciates Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari, Nigerians
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appreciated President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the National Assembly…
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…