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I accidentally became the president of Nigeria, Obasanjo says
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, claimed on Saturday that everything about him, including his ascension to the positions of military Head of State and Nigerian President, came about…
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The Angel You Don’t Know: Obasanjo’s punches at Buhari over State of the Nation | The #YNaijaCover
How do you feel when someone you could swear you know, turns out to be a complete stranger? Bewildered? That's right. This was the highlight of Baba Iyabo's reaction to…
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Court dismisses Obasanjo’s wife suit to stop son’s wedding
by Dolapo Adelana Justice Lateefa Okunnu of an Ikeja High Court on Monday dismissed a suit filed by Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, seeking the postponement of the…
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Opinion: Why it is too early to give up on the Buhari government
by Jideofor Adibe This piece was motivated by the apparently growing disillusionment with the Buhari government, especially on his handling of the economy. Many people, including some of the passionate…
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Dele Momodu: Before everything falls apart
By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, something big is about to happen in our dear beloved country. I wish I could foretell a pleasant development. I truly wish. But what I…
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Obj is the reason for Nigeria’s hunger and suffering – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff's meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo was aimed at annihilating the party. According…
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According to Obasanjo, this is the solution to Boko Haram insurgency
Obasanjo continues to preach about his concept of carrot and stick, which he believes is sufficient enough to effectively tackle insurgency in any part of the world. To former President Olusegun…
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Soyombo Ayomikun: PDP n wo le lo… bi awada bi ere [As PDP gradually goes into extinction…] (Poetry)
by Soyombo Ayomikun They called the shots, they crowned princes, none checked them. They merried, but then their walls were cracking, their foundations were getting weak. In a slow fade, they…
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‘Get ready for new betrayal’: Soyinka warns Nigerians in BBC interview (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, says the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All…
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I’m baffled and amused by Soludo’s allegations – Ribadu defends Okonjo-Iweala’s honour
by James Sambo Erstwhile Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has shut-down allegations made by a former Central Bank governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, that…
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Atedo Peterside: The ugly side of Buhari and Jonathan
by Atedo Peterside Opinion polls commissioned by ANAP Foundation and conducted by NOI Polls (using Gallup methodology) show that President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) and his main challenger, Major-General Mohammadu…
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Why we can’t sanction Obasanjo – PDP
by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party has insisted that it will not sanction former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in spite of his string of negative public comments on the party and…
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Did Obasanjo just take a swipe at himself with these comments?
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has just dished his latest dose of criticism for the nation's leadership, albeit this time, he didn't specify, he generalized, thereby chastising…
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Obasanjo defies court injunction, and releases autobiography, ‘My Watch’
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has defied a court order by going ahead to release his autobiography titled 'My Watch'. A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse…
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‘Nigeria’s in a bad shape’: What OBJ told PDP govs who met with him
by Kolapo Olapoju Some governors of the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, have held a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The meeting was held today at his Hilltop…
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May God allow me live for ten more years – Olusegun Obasanjo
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said a prayer to God to grant him the grace to live for ten more ten years. The elder statesman made the comments…
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LOL! Why Obasanjo is afraid of revealing his next of kin
by Kolapo Olapoju On Friday, 22 August, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo caused a drama of sorts, when he refused to allow reporters present to figure out his next of kin,…
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Opinion: Katsina gave Namadi Sambo a low blow
by Garba Shehu Governor Shema revealed himself more fully when his supporters treated Vice President very rudely and contemptuously by interrupting his speech with shouts of “sai Shema”, “Nigeria sai Shema” It is…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Why Nigerians should thank Sanusi for the NNPC letter
by Olusegun Adeniyi One, if indeed Sanusi authored the letter, it could mean that his relationship with the president had broken down to such an extent that he no longer…
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Hakeem Baba-Ahmad: ASUU strike – Mr. President, please look closely, you have no last card to play
by Hakeem Baba-Ahmad There is evidence around that President Goodluck Jonathan is toughing up his mien. He is not heeding the caution that you stop digging when you are in…
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Opinion: Exorcising the demons in Nigeria’s power sector
by Sunny Igbaonugo What could be more demonstrable evidence of his ability and potency for exorcising the demons and witches in the power sector, which Nebo had promised the nation…
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4 mistakes former President Olusegun Obasanjo made in office – Nasir El-Rufai tells all in new book
by Rachel Ogbu It’s come a little late, two administrations after to be precise but former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, has gone on to list four mistakes which…
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Hauwa Gambo: There was a president, and his name was Olusegun (Y! FrontPage)
by Hauwa Gambo Whatever good this man accumulated in his time in office, he wasted and squandered towards the end of his legitimate term. He became entitled and foolish, a…
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“You’re close to departure lounge” – Obasanjo jokes with 80-year-old Alex Ekwueme about death
by Rachel Ogbu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was high on dark humour recently when he jokingly told former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme at his birthday celebratory conference event that he was already close…
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You’re unruly – Obasanjo tells PDP
by Rachel Ogbu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has admitted that the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) indiscipline was costing the party a great deal. “…there cannot be any meaningful progress…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy