Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced deep concerns over the deterioration of Nigeria’s traditional institutions, arguing that many royal thrones are now occupied by individuals of questionable character, including criminals, drug addicts, and kidnappers. In his latest book, Nigeria: Past and Future, published in celebration of his 88th birthday, Obasanjo reflected on the drastic changes…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said although he is Christian, he does not joke with Ifa. The Ifa divination system, which makes use of an extensive corpus of texts and mathematical formulas, is practised among traditional worshippers in Yoruba communities. Ifa refers to the mystical figure perceived as the deity of wisdom and intellectual development….
Obasanjo and Francis NgannouFormer president Olusegun Obasanjo has hosted Francis Ngannou, the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, at his office in Abeokuta. In a post on his Instagram on Monday, Ngannou said he visited the former president on Sunday. “It was an honour meeting the legendary former Nigerian president, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday at his…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, alongside other prominent figures, attended the DRC-Nigeria Business Council meeting in Lagos. This council aims to foster economic cooperation and explore business opportunities between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The key objectives of the DRC-Nigeria Business Council include; Promoting Economic Growth. Encouraging…
Obasanjo disclosed that the country is grappling with a “deficit in leadership,” attributing the current crisis to poor governance, economic mismanagement, and rampant corruption. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has again condemned the current leadership in Nigeria, while inferring that President Bola Tinubu came into office without a coherent plan, which has exacerbated the nation’s economic…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo arrived in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday evening to meet with Ibrahim Babangida, the former head of state. This visit followed Obasanjo’s earlier engagement in Edo State, where he celebrated the 90th birthday of Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom. The Minna meeting saw the attendance of notable figures,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns about the challenges facing the $20 billion Dangote Refinery. The elder statesman attributed the problems to some cabals within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Obasanjo pointed out that these cabals are determined to hinder the refinery’s success to protect their profitable business of importing refined petrol. The former…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigeria’s leaders to be selfless and consider it an opportunity to serve the people. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to the former Nigerian President, leadership is an opportunity…
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has criticized the Tinubu administration for its constant criticism of the administration of Muhammadu Buhari who like the Tinubu government is APC In a statement on his X handle, Ahmad said former Presidents Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan never criticized Olusegun Obasanjo because they were…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State Governor, has expressed warm felicitations to His Excellency, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, on the celebration of his 87th birthday today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Governor Soludo observes with profound admiration and appreciation that President Obasanjo remains a towering figure in Nigerian and African history. The Governor noted President Obasanjo’s…
