Tag: Chief. Olusegun Obasanjo

#YNaijaPolitics100: Wike, Falana, Okonjo-Iweala, Rufai Oseni…Here are the 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics

by Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq & Chinedu Okafor Politics all over the world plays the most critical role in driving national development, but behind the structures, institutions and organisations geared towards the…

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Goodluck Jonathan to release autobiography on his final moments as president

Former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will release his autobiography, My Transition Hours, on November 20, 2018. The book which will focus on Jonathan's time as Nigeria's president will be launched on his…

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How Babangida plotted to succeed Obasanjo – Bamaiyi

by Dolapo Adelana A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi, has said former military Head of State, Gem. Ibrahim Babangida was amongst those who ensure that another former…

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PDP crisis: Sheriff to meet Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his national working committee are planning to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…

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Obasanjo is the most corrupt person in Nigeria – Na’abba

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba on Sunday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is the most corrupt person in Nigeria. Na’abba who was Speaker of the lower house during…

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#NigeriaDecides: Ex-Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar, Wole Soyinka, others get accredited to vote (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and others have gotten their accreditation sorted. See pictures below; Governor Rauf Aregbesola and his wife have been accredited.   Oluremi Sonaiya, presidential…

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Blossom Nnodim: The curious case of our elder statesmen and women

by Blossom Nnodim There is no dignity that comes with throwing modesty and wisdom out into the flames in a bid to seek external validation. Yesterday cannot be considered a…

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Lamido says OBJ remains PDP’s father “no matter what”

by James Sambo Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an icon and a political father to most office holders in the ruling Peoples Democratic…

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@MickeySunny: Is Nigeria short of good men?

by Michael Ogundana “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”- Plato Every morning when I wake up from my bed…

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A rejoinder: Dele Momodu’s misinformed ‘Travails of Chief Harry Akande’ by Yakubu Dati

by Yakubu Dati Of course, this make-belief by Momodu is so far from the truth. Rather, on the contrary, it is Akande, the flamboyant and powerful Nigerian-born international businessman and…

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Simon Kolawole: How to spend money (and be happpy)

by Simon Kolawole Most of our attention is usually on the Federal Government, especially Presidency. We hardly scrutinise what states and councils waste on frivolous items in a country where…

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Substance & Style: Fareed Zakaria, Oby Ezekwesili, Oba Otudeko, others at Airtel Night of Influence (PHOTOS)

Dr. Fareed Zakaria What: Airtel Night of Influence. Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: November 18, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Oby Ezekwesili Toni Kan HRH Oba Rilwan…

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