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…
Accumulating Debt For Generations to Come ‘Criminal’ – Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the constant borrowing of the current administration as 'criminal'. Constant borrowing by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has previously attracted clamor from…
2023: FG Budgets N13.8bn For Obasanjo, Jonathan, IBB, Atiku, Others
A total of N13,805,814,220 has been proposed for the payment of pensions to former Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Heads of State, and Chiefs of General Staff. It also included retired heads of…
Oil Belongs To Niger Delta Not Nigeria – PANDEF Replies Obasanjo
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the oil in Nigeria belongs to the Niger Delta people. This was contained in the body's reply…
20m Out-of-School Children are Future Boko Haram Members – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the rising number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, saying that if the country fail to tackle the menace, they will become potential terrorists in…
Hoodlums Set Obasanjo’s 2,400 Hectares Farmland On Fire
An orchard farm belonging to former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been burnt by suspected hoodlums at Howe community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state. The manager of…
2023: Don’t Vote With Emotions – Obasanjo Warns Nigerians
Ex- President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned Nigerians not to vote candidates based on emotions in the forthcoming elections. Speaking over the weekend during a visit by the leadership of the…
Those Who Burnt My Farmland Will Be Fished Out, And Persecuted – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned the burning of his 2,420 hectares of farmland at Howe in Aliade area of Gwer East Local Government of Benue State, at the weekend.…
‘The Most Important Thing in a Leader is Character’ – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that the most important thing in a leader is character. Obasanjo who is publicly showing his support for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter…
Youths Must Compete with Elders, If they Want to Rule – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged young Nigerians to compete with the elders if they want to rule the country. After a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo…