Tag: Obasanjo

Obasanjo Calls for Revival of Egba Heritage Sites Ahead of 2026 Lisabi Festival

Obasanjo urges Egba heritage revival to boost global tourism appeal Historic sites listed for urgent renovation across Abeokuta and Egbaland Lisabi Festival 2026 set for March 16 with cultural exhibitions…

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Why I Will Never Stop Having Children — Obasanjo Reveals

Obasanjo says family growth continues through grandchildren He links child welfare to national development Former president accepts role as child health advocate He praises pediatricians for their life-saving work Former…

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I still don’t know my exact age – Obasanjo

Ex-President Obasanjo says he still cannot confirm his true age. Reveals six surviving classmates are all above 90, offering clues. Explains why he created presidential library to preserve national records…

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Presidency Blasts Obasanjo Over Security Comments, Defends Tinubu’s Anti-Terror Strategy

Presidency accuses Obasanjo of hypocrisy on security. Tinubu’s government says Nigeria faces transnational terrorism. Presidency defends Tinubu’s anti-terror and security strategy. Presidency says past leaders allowed insurgency to grow. The…

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Why I Rejected El-Rufai as My Successor — Obasanjo Reveals

Obasanjo revealed that Osita Chidoka had recommended Nasir El-Rufai as a potential successor, but he declined the suggestion. The former president said El-Rufai needed more experience and maturity to handle…

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Obasanjo is a Leader to be Reckoned With – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is a leader to be reckoned with, both in Africa and globally. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks…

Obasanjo Writes To UK Court Over Ekweremadu, Wife

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a letter of appeal to the Central Criminal Court of England, AKA Old Bailey, for the convicted Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, and his…

Northern Governors’ Forum Hails Obasanjo at 85

The Northern Governors Forum wished former President Olusegun Obasanjo a happy 85th birthday. In a statement on Saturday, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the…

Obasanjo Slams Nigeria’s Dependence on Oil, Says It’s a ‘Deadly Mistake’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized Nigeria's over-reliance on oil, describing it as a "deadly mistake." He argued that the country should have diversified its economy to include gas and…

PDP Gives Obasanjo 48 Hours To Clarify Comment On ‘Regretting Choosing Atiku As Vice President’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to clarify his recent comments on regretting picking Atiku as vice-presidential candidate in 1999. Obasanjo had over the weekend…

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