Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in an interview with Vanguard over the weekend has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to complaining and to stop using dwindling crude prices for lack of performance. Obasanjo said, "When I assumed office in 1999, I inherited $3.7 billion in reserve, while Buhari met $30 billion, almost 10 times of what I met then, and the price of … [Read more...] about Obasanjo Tells Buhari To Stop Using Dwindling Crude Prices For Lack Of Performance
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Olusegun Obasanjo Labels EFCC Toothless Bulldog
At his birthday celebration yesterday, Former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo, labeled the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) as a toothless bulldog. He also call on President Buhari to appoint Nuhu Ribadu as the chairman of the commission who he said is the right man to lead Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive. It must be a surprising verdict, going by the frenetic … [Read more...] about Olusegun Obasanjo Labels EFCC Toothless Bulldog
Olusegun Obasanjo Net Worth And Biography
Olusegun Obasanjo net worth before we continue with his net worth, let us take a look at his biography first. Obasanjo is a former Nigerian president who served Nigeria under military regime from 1976 to 1979 and also as a civilian head of state from 1999 to 2007. He was born on 5 March 1937, in Ogun state and joined the Nigerian army in 1958. Obasanjo married four wives, … [Read more...] about Olusegun Obasanjo Net Worth And Biography
For Saving Him From Food Poisoning, Obasanjo Forgives Buruji Kashamu
Policemen from Zone 2 command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested two persons who allegedly posed as daughter to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and an intelligence officer respectively, to Senator Buruji Kashamu, with a plan to poison the former President. The suspects identified as Peter Uwakala and Victoria Alaegbu, it was gathered, were arrested following a complaint by … [Read more...] about For Saving Him From Food Poisoning, Obasanjo Forgives Buruji Kashamu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo writes Buhari a letter
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has written a congratulatory letter to General Buhari, on his victory in the 2015 Presidential Elections. Read his letter below.. I hasten to congratulate you on your success and victory in the Presidential Elections of March 28, 2015. Your success and victory after three previous unsuccessful attempts must be great object lessons for you … [Read more...] about Former President Olusegun Obasanjo writes Buhari a letter
Pound Boko Haram first and talk to them later -Obasanjo
Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in an interview with with the IBTimes UK has said that Boko Haram has "legitimate grievances" and Nigeria should not rule out talking to the terrorist group – but only after a sustained military campaign. “If Boko Haram is ready to talk, we should talk. But by the time they are ready to talk they will need to be pounded a little … [Read more...] about Pound Boko Haram first and talk to them later -Obasanjo
Obasanjo is a father to me, I plead with him to guard his utterences – President Jonathan
President Jonathan has said Obasanjo is still is father despite his criticisms towards him. Speaking to Tribune editors he said: First and foremost, Obasanjo is a father to me. By divine providence and the grace of God, I am the President of Nigeria today. It is not by my strength. But God uses human beings to actualise His own blessings on human beings. And He used so many … [Read more...] about Obasanjo is a father to me, I plead with him to guard his utterences – President Jonathan
Obasanjo explains why he tore his PDP membership card
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he tore his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card. The former president in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday 17, february 2015, explained that the PDP members visited him to express their genuine concern about his refusal to be active in the party. “They were concerned that I had only one leg in the … [Read more...] about Obasanjo explains why he tore his PDP membership card
Minister advises Obasanjo to apologise to PDP, President Jonathan
Dr Stephen Oru, the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, on Tuedsay advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP over alleged unguarded statements credited to him.Oru made the call in Abuja at a news conference organised by the ministry. He said that the former President was the most privileged Nigerian who had the opportunity of … [Read more...] about Minister advises Obasanjo to apologise to PDP, President Jonathan
Obasanjo is a man without honor – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the exit of the former President of Nigeria, General Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a good omen to the party, saying; "Obasanjo's exit is good riddance to bad rubbish. His departure is inglorious, we will never miss him. Governor Fayose, who said Obasanjo's tearing of his PDP membership card … [Read more...] about Obasanjo is a man without honor – Fayose
Obasanjo, an embarrassment to the military- Defense HQ
The Defence Headquarters has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an embarrassment to the military. The DHQ made the comment in a statement posted on its Facebook page while reacting to a statement credited to the former President that the general elections were postponed to enable the President use the service chiefs for tenure extension in an electronic mail on … [Read more...] about Obasanjo, an embarrassment to the military- Defense HQ
Olusegun Obasanjo dumps PDP, tore his membership card
There are indications that the former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally decided to part his ways with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday tore his Peoples Democratic Party membership card, saying he is no more a politician. Obasanjo who finally dumped the ruling party in the presence of PDP members from ward 11 … [Read more...] about Olusegun Obasanjo dumps PDP, tore his membership card
Obasanjo is Nigeria’s number one enemy, he is a cancer in PDP – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the number one enemy of Nigeria. He equally described him as a “confusionist, who has lost his status as a statesman and Nigerians should simply ignore him”. The governor, who expressed confidence that President Goodluck Jonathan will be reelected to complete his eight-year term, added … [Read more...] about Obasanjo is Nigeria’s number one enemy, he is a cancer in PDP – Fayose
I Did Not Endorse Buhari I only Said I Suppported Him – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says contrary to reports, he has not yet endorsed any presidential candidate. Obasanjo had said during an interview with the Financial Times at a book launch on Monday that he would support the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). He had said, “The circumstances he (Buhari) will be … [Read more...] about I Did Not Endorse Buhari I only Said I Suppported Him – Obasanjo
Obasanjo endorses Buhari, warns against coup
After months of berating the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared his support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Obasanjo, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made his opinion known during an interview with the Financial Times at the launch … [Read more...] about Obasanjo endorses Buhari, warns against coup
I can die for Nigeria not for any political party – Obasanjo
The former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he is not ready to sacrifice his life for any political party in the country, but would however prefer to die for Nigeria, his beloved country instead. Obasanjo came up with this when the presidential Candidate of the National Conscience Party, NCP, Martins Onovo, visited him at his Hilltop private resident in … [Read more...] about I can die for Nigeria not for any political party – Obasanjo