Olusegun Obasanjo
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Kano Senator Reveals Earnings Amid Controversy Over Lawmakers Salaries
KANO, In the midst of ongoing debates about the salaries of federal lawmakers in Nigeria, fresh insights have emerged, intensifying scrutiny around their financial packages against the backdrop of the nation’s economic challenges. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently stirred the pot by alleging that National Assembly members set exorbitant salaries for themselves, violating existing regulations. This prompted Senator Abdurrahman Kawu…
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Reps reply Obasanjo, say 10th assembly driven by patriotism
The House of Representatives say its members are driven by patriotism and service to Nigerians, not parochial sentiment. The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, said this on Sunday in Abuja. Agbese was reacting to claims by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that members of the National Assembly ddetermined their own salaries and allowances. According to him, the …
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education
AI, a tool to resolve Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis – Obasanjo
A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, says that artificial intelligence can be used as a tool to provide solution for millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Obasanjo made this assertion at the third international colloquium and 50th anniversary of learning opportunities organised by the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Thursday in Lagos. The theme of the…
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Entertainment
Witches, Wizards delayed my birth -Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed that his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months due to the influence of witches and wizards. He made the revelation during a drama presentation titled: “Aremu Omo Asabi, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to a statement by Obasanjo media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, the stage drama…
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Entertainment
Davido, Chioma’s fairytale wedding takes over social media
The highly anticipated wedding of Nigerian music megastar, Davido and his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, took over the social media on Tuesday, with series of heartwarming and memorable moments. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that videos and pictures that surfaced online allowed fans worldwide to partake in the joyous occasion. Fans felt as though they were right there,…
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Play on Gen. Gowon to be staged in Lagos Aug. 24-25
A play, “GOWON”, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to Aug.25. A statement by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, said on Sunday in Lagos that the play would focus on Gowon’s service to Nigeria and also take a…
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economy
Tinubu’s govt hasn’t found formula to rescue economy – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has knocked the administration of President Bola Tinubu over poor implementation of the removal of subsidy from petroleum products as well as the floating naira. This is just as the former President also called for a 25-year roadmap agenda to bring the country out of its various challenges. Obasanjo said that though the policies were necessary…
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Senate urges completion of Wudil-Gaya-Dutse Dual Carriageway
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Works to interact with the Minister of Works, toward the completion of the Wudil-Gaya-Dutse Dual Carriageway on Kano Maiduguri Expressway. This followed the adoption of a motion on Urgent Need to Expedite Completion of Wudil-Gaya-Duste Dual Carriageway on Kano Maiduguri Road by Sen. Sen. Kawu, Suleiman (NNPP- Kano) at Tuesday’s plenary. Presenting the…
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Politics
Senate investigates delay in distribution of 100 megawatts of electricity in Delta
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the delay in the distribution of 100 megawatts of electricity to communities in Delta North. This followed the adoption of a motion titled “Need to Address the Unexplained Delay in Electricity Step-Down of Okpai Independent Power Plant,” sponsored by Sen.Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) at Thursday’s plenary. Presenting the motion, Nwoko said…
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Politics
Tallen felicitates Obasanjo at 87, says he’s Nigeria’s oracle, patriot
A former minister of women affairs, Pauline Tallen, has described former president Olusegun Obasanjo as Nigeria’s national oracle and an unparalleled patriot. This is contained in her congratulatory message to the former president on Tuesday in Abuja, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. Tallen, who served as the minister of state for science and technology under Obasanjo, said the…
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NEWS
Late literary icon, Prof Anezionwu Okoro, most patriotic Nigerian- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described a foremost Nigerian dermatologist and literary icon, Emeritus Prof. Anezionwu Okoro, as the “most patriotic Nigerian.”. Obasanjo made the remarks in his tribute at the funeral of the author of “One Week, One Trouble” at the All Saints’ Anglican Church, Ndi Aniche Uno, Arondizuogu in Imo. Okoro, 94, who died on January 20, was…
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Africa
Pan-African Payment System will enhance transactions in Africa — President Akufo-Addo
Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says the inauguration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) will accelerate transactions in Africa. Akufo-Addo, represented by the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, spoke at the inauguration of PAPSS in Accra, Ghana, monitored virtually by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to him, the ground-breaking platform will save Africa more than five billion…
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OBJ condoles with Oyo Govt. over death of Soun, Olubadan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to Gov. Seyi Makinde and his entire cabinet over the demise of two first class traditional rulers in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, died on Dec. 12, while Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, died on Jan. 2.…
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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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Obasanjo likens Jonathan to Gbagbo, says he will be disgraced out of office
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said President Jonathan is bent on winning the presidential election by hook or crook. Obasanjo, who spoke on Saturday, likened President Jonathan to former Ivorian leader, Laurent Gbagbo, who was disgraced out of power and set his country on the path of crisis in his bid to sit tight as the country’s president. He…
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