Tag: Olusegun Obasanjo

Why I Made Yar’Adua My Successor Though He Was Sick – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained reasons to why he picked late President Musa Yar’Adua as his successor. Obasanjo received severe backlash for endorsing Yar'Adua to be his successor despite…

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Obasanjo Slams N70,000 Minimum Wage, Accuses Labour Leaders of Betrayal

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the new N70,000 minimum wage, calling it "grossly inadequate" to cover workers' basic needs. Obasanjo accused labour leaders of betraying workers by prioritizing personal…

Obasanjo: I’m A Strong Believer in One Nigeria — but….’

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said even though he strongly believes in unity of Nigeria but it should not be at any cost. Obasanjo stated this on Wednesday during his investiture…

Obasanjo’s Government Was Reluctant To Find Bola Ige’s Killers – Bisi Akande

Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the government of former President Olusegun Obasanjo of reluctance to find the killers of Bola Ige. Ige,…

Obasanjo Created Progressive Reforms in Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has sent congratulatry message to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo who clocks 85 on Saturday. Atiku described his former boss as a leader committed to good governance…

2023 Presidency: One Requires Madness to rule Nigeria – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has weighed in the school of thought that Nigeria needs someone with a touch of madness to govern it. Obasanjo, who said he had no other…

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How Otedola, Dangote Paid $761m to Buy Refineries – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on how Otedola and Dangote offered $761 million to buy two out of four of Nigeria’s refineries. The former president disclosed this during…

Presidency Slams Obasanjo as ‘Grandfather of Hypocrisy’ Over Rivers State Emergency

The Presidency has criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for condemning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to declare a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Obasanjo had stated that "Democracy is…

‘Obasanjo Spent €400m on Maritime Equipment but…’ – Amaechi

Obasanjo Spent €400m on Maritime Equipment Nigeria's minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo spent huge about €400 million on acquiring equipment for fighting insecurity…

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Buhari Doing A Lot To Protect Nigerians – Lai Replies Obasanjo

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says president Muhammadu Buhari has done a lot to protect Nigerians. This is in reaction to a remark by former President Olusegun…