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Obasanjo seeks stronger economic ties among African countries
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday called on African countries to pool their resources together toward forming stronger pan-African economic ties. The traditional economic concept of Pan-Africanism has usually entailed the call on African people—in the African continent or the Diaspora—to pool their resources in order to establish economic power for the common good. Obasanjo made the call in Lagos…
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You’re my dancing partner, Obasanjo tells Adeleke
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun is his dancing partner. Obasanjo made the remark at the inauguration of a VIP lodge in Osun Government House, on Sunday in Osogbo. He, however, told Adeleke, who is usually referred to as the “dancing governor”, to focus on governing the state and do so with honesty and integrity. “You…
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Election
FG cautions Obasanjo not to truncate electoral process
The Federal Government has admonished former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to truncate the 2023 general elections with his inciting, self-serving and provocative letter on the polls. The admonition is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The statement was made available to the media by Mr Segun Adeyemi,…
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Obansanjo faults appointment of former I-Gs as chairmen of Police Service Commisison
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday in Abuja frowned at the appointment of former Inspectors-General of Police as chairmen of the Police Service Commission (PSC). President Muhammadu Buhari appointed former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Musiliu Smith as chairman of the PSC in 2018. He resigned in 2022 and retired Justice Clara Ogunbiyi took over as acting chairman. In January 2023,…
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Election
I’m audacious enough, could’ve got third term if I wanted – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described himself as audacious enough to secure a third term in office as Nigeria’s president. Obasanjo stated this while speaking at a virtual meeting organised by Africa Leadership Group on Thursday. He said, “I never asked for a third term. If I wanted a third term, I would have got it. I am audacious enough…
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Foundation donates N500m to Obasanjo’s library
The Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), has donated N500 million to former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo’s Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement issued by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Loveworld, Pastor Ifeoma Chiemeka on Tuesday, FALF is the sub-organisation of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI). According to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN),The donation was made…
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Obi: Obasanjo’s endorsement, harbinger of better Nigeria to come – LP Chieftain
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Ondo State, Mr Stephen Adeyeri, has described the endorsement of Mr Peter Obi by former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a harbinger of better times to come. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Obasanjo had in a letter on Sunday disclosed that Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, was his preferred candidate among the contenders jostling…
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Why Obasanjo won’t stop attacking Buhari – Presidency
The Presidency says former President Olusegun Obasanjo will not stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari because he is jealous of Buhari’s achievements. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman gave four reasons for the unjustifiable attacks on Buhari by Obasanjo, saying ”the ex-president won’t stop being jealous of anyone who beats him to a new…
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Election
2023: Obasanjo’s endorsement Obi worthless- Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council says the endorsement of Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is worthless. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Onanuga said this in a statement in Abuja. “We read with amusement the endorsement of Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate by former President Olusegun…
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Morally squalid Obasanjo attacks leaders out of frustration – Garba Shehu
MORALLY SQUALID OBASANJO ATTACKS LEADERS OUT OF FRUSTRATION Thanks for seeking our reaction. Former President Obasanjo is so well known to all that no one needs to describe who he is. But, four things we will like to say: One is that he will not stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari because the former President won’t stop being jealous of anyone…
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2023: Obasanjo’s endorsement not wishes of Nigerians – PDP
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation says the “subjective support” for Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is his personal wish. The Spokesperson of the organisation, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement in Abuja that Obasanjo’s wish did not reflect the opinion or position of overwhelming majority of Nigerians across the country.…
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Politics
Obasanjo reportedly floats new party ahead of 2023 elections
Ahead of the 2023 elections, former President Olusegun Obasanjo is considering the formation of a new political party in order to shelter disgruntled members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports indicate that the former president is looking to take advantage of the in-fighting in the two major parties regarding his goal. A…
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NEWS
COVID-19: Too early to be careless – OBJ
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned Nigerians not to mistake the lifting of restrictions on lockdown for the end of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Obasanjo gave the warning at the 2020 Annual Sobo Sowemimo Lecture held at the Abeokuta Club in Abeokuta on Friday, while speaking on “COVID-19 and Nigeria Security Issues: The Way Forward”, as a guest…
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Kaduna govt offers digital skills training to 360 youth
Kaduna State Government has offered digital skills to 360 youth expected to start-up businesses in digital technology. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 360 youth participated in the Click-On Kaduna and Kad-DIP digital training programmes, funded by the World Bank and Rockefeller Foundation. The programmes are to support ICK skills training and equip the youth in digital technology…
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You must eradicate corruption, Obasanjo tells Buhari
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari over his victory at the Saturday presidential polls. Obasanjo in his congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta shortly after Buhari was declared winner of the election, said his government must reposition some national institutions such as Military, security power among others which according…
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Obasanjo defends Boko Haram’s actions against Nigeria
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the terror group, Boko Haram has a genuine reason to be angry. Punch reports that the ex President made this known yesterday while criticizing the level of response of the Goodluck Jonathan administration to the insurgent. While driving home his point that the Boko Haram insurgents have legitimate grievances, Obasanjo highlighted that low…
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Why we didn’t issue Obasanjo membership card —APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advanced reasons why it has yet to issue former President Olusegun Obasanjo the APC membership card. The APC said it actually refrained from issuing Obasanjo the party’s fresh membership card after a thorough discussion and examination of the events and circumstances surrounding his exit from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The major opposition…
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