The Big 5: Shonekan is not dead – Ogun government dispels rumours; FG working on policy to limit number of children a mother can have in Nigeria | More stories

These are these stories you should be monitoring today: The Ogun Government late Tuesday, dispelled rumours on social media that the former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan, is dead. Describing the report as a “lie from the pit of hell,” Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, in confirming that the elder statesman is still... Read More

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January 2, 2017

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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. Other leaders in the video shared by the News Agency of Nigeria, include former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya. The ex-leaders sang to Isaac Watts’... Read More

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October 25, 2016

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YNaija Analysis: What’s the difference between the leadership records of Obasanjo and Tinubu?

In a recent interview with PUNCH, Ayo Fayose was very clear about his views on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Olusegun Obasanjo. About Tinubu, he said this: Even, if I don’t like Asiwaju, he has attained an enviable height in his political endeavours. He has done so well economically. He has led his people to wherever... Read More

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September 7, 2016

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Just In: Buhari, Jonathan, Shonekan, Abdulsalami, others in Council of State meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday summoned the meeting of the Council of State. The former president and head of states in attendance include immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan, interim President Ernest Shonekan and former military Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar in attendance. Others at the meeting included state governors, the Chief Justice of the Federation,... Read More

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February 25, 2015

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Former President Shagari’s birthday was a reunion of past leaders (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Former Head of State, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, turned 90 today February 25 and he marked it in style. President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of States including Ibrahim Babangida, Ernest Shonekan, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Obasanjo and Yakubu Gowon were at the celebration held in his honour in Sokoto state Shagari, was born... Read More

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February 4, 2015

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Opinion: It is time to choose between democracy and dictatorship

by Ayo Ambrose Alli “Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings.” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar It is often assumed there is no ideological divide in Nigerian politics today. And the upcoming 2015 Presidential Election isn’t... Read More

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December 24, 2014

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‘Nigeria needs something new…’ – Beht why is Obasanjo like this?

by Kolapo Olapoju Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has prayed that God would do something new in Nigeria in 2015. On Monday, December 22, during the 2014 Ogun State Christmas carol service, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, in Abeokuta, Obasanjo stated that the situation in the country requires urgent divine intervention. During... Read More

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November 17, 2014

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Remembering today in history: The day Abacha seized government

by Adedayo Ademuwagun November 17, 1993 is one of the most notable dates in Nigerian history. That day, General Sani Abacha seized the government and became Nigeria’s seventh military dictator. The incident happened at a time when Nigeria was in free fall. Ibrahim Babangida had just left government having ruled for eight years. The economy... Read More

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November 4, 2014

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Obasanjo blames Babangida, Abacha, Buhari, Jonathan, others for power sector decay

by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile President and former Head of state, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has held liable the administrations which succeeded him, as being responsible for the comatose state of the power sector. Obasanjo was speaking about his first time as leader of Nigeria, when he served as Military Head of state between 1976 and 1979.... Read More

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May 29, 2014

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Just In: FG announces amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents

by Akan Ido The Federal Government through the minister of youth development, Boni Haruna announced amnesty for members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. The minister made this public at an event which took place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja to mark the Democracy Day. The event was attended by President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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November 23, 2012

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“Highly irresponsible”: Gowon lets off on Obasanjo over the latter’s criticism of Jonathan

by Isi Esene Weeks after verbally slamming the renowned writer, Chinua Achebe, over his account of events during the Nigerian Civil War, former president and founder of the Nigeria Prays Initiative, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has fired another shot at former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Gowon described as “highly irresponsible” Obasanjo’s criticism of President Jonathan’s handling... Read More

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May 23, 2012

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“Rogues, armed robbers are in the assembly,” Obasanjo blasts legislature

by Stanley Azuakola When ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo is in the mood to talk, there is simply no stopping him. He was in such a mood on Tuesday at the 4th Annual Conference of the Academy for Entrepreneurial Studies (AES) titled: “Strong systems: Necessity for building a virile nation”. In his speech at the event, Obasanjo mentioned... Read More

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The Big 5: Shonekan is not dead – Ogun government dispels rumours; FG working on policy to limit number of children a mother can have in Nigeria | More stories

Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)

YNaija Analysis: What’s the difference between the leadership records of Obasanjo and Tinubu?

Just In: Buhari, Jonathan, Shonekan, Abdulsalami, others in Council of State meeting

Former President Shagari’s birthday was a reunion of past leaders (See Photos)

Opinion: It is time to choose between democracy and dictatorship

‘Nigeria needs something new…’ – Beht why is Obasanjo like this?

Remembering today in history: The day Abacha seized government

Obasanjo blames Babangida, Abacha, Buhari, Jonathan, others for power sector decay

Just In: FG announces amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents

“Highly irresponsible”: Gowon lets off on Obasanjo over the latter’s criticism of Jonathan

“Rogues, armed robbers are in the assembly,” Obasanjo blasts legislature

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