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  • Olunloyo was a patriotic Nigerian – OBJ

    Olunloyo was a patriotic Nigerian – OBJ

    By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the former Oyo State governor and renowned Mathematician Chief Omololu Olunloyo as a patriotic Nigerian who stood for justice, peace, and the progress of the country until his last days on earth. Chief Obasanjo while reacting to the passing of the late Mathematician turned politician, said the…

  • Obasanjo, PDP Leaders, Service Chiefs, Others, Condole With Makinde

    By Iyabo Adebisi       Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, Service Chiefs in Oyo State, Board of O’dua Investment Company and the Seriki Hausawa of Oyo State, have visited the governor of Oyo State, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde over the demise of…

  • Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service for Jimmy Carter

    By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  A Memorial Service has been held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State in honour of late former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, who died on the 29th of December last year in Plains, Georgia USA, at the age of 100. The memorial service, organized by Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun…

  • Ede Agog for Adeleke’s 64th Birthday, Thanksgiving Ceremony

    By Mojisola Oladele  The ancient town of Ede in Osun State was agog and attracted thousands of people from all walks of life, as the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke celebrated his 64th Birthday, to appreciate God on his Supreme Court victory which upheld him as the Governor of the State at the 2023 Governorship…

  • Ensure unity irrespective of political affiliations – Obasanjo

    By Funmi Ojo The Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says governors should ensure unity among the people of their state irrespective of political affiliations. Chief Obasanjo stated this at the official commissioning of the multi-million naira modern VIP Lodge situated at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo. Describing Nigeria as a complex country but…

  • We remain resolute on bringing prosperity to the state – Makinde

    By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his commitment to making the state a modern agribusiness hub in Sub-Saharan Africa, just as he promised to give more support to farmers and improve infrastructure and security with a view to attracting large investments in agriculture to the state.  He stated this in…

  • Politicians Make Case for Afro Democracy

    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 forum tagged “Consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” attended by prominent political…

  • Pensioners Call Out Obasanjo for Disrespecting Traditional Rulers

    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…

  • OBJ Makes Case for Girl-Child Education

    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 concentration…

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

    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…

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

    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…

  • I’m done with partisan politics- Obasanjo

    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…

  • Desmond Tutu died with his ministry, integrity untainted – OBJ

    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…

  • Oba Dosumu was a compassionate and highly principled personality – OGD

    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…

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

    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 assisted…

  • I still have faith in Nigeria’s unity – Obasanjo

    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 committed to ensuring…

  • Mrs. Aguiyi-Ironsi left a good legacy – Obasanjo

    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…

  • Obasanjo Commends Zambians on Peaceful Elections

    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 Zambia…

  • Obasanjo Calls for Collective Efforts in Tackling Coronavirus

    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 resources to get the vaccines…

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

    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,…

  • Obasanjo Calls for Stronger Leadership, Citizens Collaboration

    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…

  • Obasanjo Congratulates Ghanaian President On His Re-Election

    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…

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

    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.…

  • Rawlings was a committed, patriotic and courageous leader – Obasanjo

    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,…

  • Men are not superior to women – Chief Obasanjo

    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 President stated that…