Politics

Politicians Make Case for Afro Democracy

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By Olatunji Idowu. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged African nations to earnestly examine Western democracy with a view to identifying the shortcomings and redesigning the system to capture the continent’s peculiarities.  Chief Obasanjo gave the charge in Abeokuta at a Continue Reading

Culture

Pensioners Call Out Obasanjo for Disrespecting Traditional Rulers

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By Kayode Joseph The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Southwest Zone has berated a former president of the country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly disrespecting some traditional rulers in the state. The elderly citizens who felt bad about the public humiliation asked the former president to publicly apologize to the traditional institution and desist from […]Continue Reading

Education

OBJ Makes Case for Girl-Child Education

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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called for an end to cultural practices preventing girl-child education in the country. Chief Obasanjo while speaking at the 2022 World Diabetics Day held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta stated that his experience on girl-child education prompted the inclusion of girl-child education as among areas of Continue Reading

Culture

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was a patriotic, people-loving monarch – Obasanjo

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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualisation. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence to the Oyo State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the late highly revered monarch […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Lagos has lost a great gem in Princess Adeniran-Ogunsanya – Obasanjo

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Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Former Secretary to Lagos State Government, Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya as a great loss. The former president Obasanjo in a condolence message in Abeokuta said he received the death of the former secretary to the Lagos State Government with deep sorrow and that the state has been […]Continue Reading

Politics

I’m done with partisan politics- Obasanjo

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Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he will continue to offer advice to every Nigerian with interest in the survival of the country stating that nothing will bring him back to partisan politics after his retirement. The former President disclosed this at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library residence in Abeokuta while receiving the National […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Desmond Tutu died with his ministry, integrity untainted – OBJ

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Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the role played by late Desmond Tutu in getting the country’s debt cancelled was tremendous. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence letter to the President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa stated that “Over the years, Reverend Tutu had shown focused, credible, bold and purposeful leadership not just to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oba Dosumu was a compassionate and highly principled personality – OGD

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Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the passage of the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosumu as painful and a great loss to Nigeria, to Ogun State and to the entire Owu people. The former governor in a tribute made available to newsmen in Abeokuta described the late monarch […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Powell’s Death, Great Loss To Entire World- Obasanjo

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Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late former Secretary of State,  United States of America, General Colin Powell as a diplomat with great understanding of Africa during his lifetime. Chief Obasanjo in a statement in Abeokuta said late General Powell was a trusted colleague and Comrade-in-arm, whose closeness as an African-American Continue Reading

Politics

I still have faith in Nigeria’s unity – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reinforced his faith in the unity of the country notwithstanding the current situation. Chief Obasanjomade the disclosure while hosting the former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Penthouse residence, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The former president hinted that he remains Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Mrs. Aguiyi-Ironsi left a good legacy – Obasanjo

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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late wife of the first Nigerian military Head of State, Mrs. Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi as one who left a good legacy for her family and the entire Umuahia community of Abia State. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence message made available to newsmen in Abeokuta said the death of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Obasanjo Commends Zambians on Peaceful Elections

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Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has commended the people of Zambia for keeping democracy alive through a peaceful general election. The former president in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta to congratulate the newly elected President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema on his victory in the general election commended the people of Continue Reading

Health

Obasanjo Calls for Collective Efforts in Tackling Coronavirus

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Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for collective efforts to tackle Coronavirus. The former president disclosed this in Abeokuta while speaking at a colloquium to celebrate his eighty fourth birthday at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. Chief Obasanjo, who shared his Covid-19 positive experience, urged African leaders to pool their Continue Reading

Security

Insurgency: Armed Forces need all the support they can get – Gov. Abiodun

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to provide credible information to the Nigeria Armed forces to enable them succeed in the fight against insurgency. The governor made the call at a Special Church Service to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance day Celebration, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Obasanjo Calls for Stronger Leadership, Citizens Collaboration

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Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for a stronger collaboration between political leadership and the people to collectively address some of the challenges confronting the nation. Chief Obasanjo stated this when he paid a visit to Governor Seyi Makinde in his office to commiserate with him over the demise of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Obasanjo Congratulates Ghanaian President On His Re-Election

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Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the re-election of the President of Ghana, Mr Nana Akufo-Addo for the second term, was a result of his performance in office. Chief Obasanjo in a congratulatory letter to President Akufo-Addo, government and the people of Ghana on the successful conduct of the Ghanaian general elections made available […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

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The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan. In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and described her as an epitome of love. […]Continue Reading

Politics

Rawlings was a committed, patriotic and courageous leader – Obasanjo

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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the late former Ghana president, Mr Jerry Rawlings was a quintessential patriot and courageous leader that will be remembered for his critical role in the evolution of modern democratic Ghana. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence letter to the people of Ghana on the death of her former leader and President, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Men are not superior to women – Chief Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for more investment in the education of the girl child in the interest of nation’s growth and development. Chief Obasanjo made the call while hosting officials of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, and Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Development Network, WEPDN at his Abeokuta residence. The former Continue Reading