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Drug Addicts, Kidnappers, Criminals Now Get Crowned As Traditional Rulers  —  OBJ

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Drug Addicts, Kidnappers, Criminals Now Get Crowned As Traditional Rulers  —  OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, has decried the selection processes of traditional rulers in the country, saying that criminals, drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers have infiltrated royal institutions. The former president said the rapid proliferation of traditional rulers, many of whom lack the required training and moral standing, has led to the deterioration of…

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Opinion

Buhari Oversaw “The Most Atrocious Waste” And “Corruption At its Peak” – Obasanjo

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Buhari Oversaw “The Most Atrocious Waste” And “Corruption At its Peak” – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, of enabling corruption, particularly in the state pardons granted to two convicted former governors in 2022. In his newly released book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’, Obasanjo said Buhari’s government oversaw “the most atrocious waste” and that “corruption was at its peak” during his tenure. In…

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News

Why Nigeria Is Not Making Progress – Obasanjo

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Why Nigeria Is Not Making Progress – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that progress would continue to elude Nigeria since the country has become a burial ground for unimplemented policies. Obasanjo expressed worry that Nigeria appears to be taking one step forward and three steps backward due to leadership inability to implement policies. The former president spoke at an event in…

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Opinion

Fuel Subsidy Has Returned In Nigeria – OBJ

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Fuel Subsidy Has Returned In Nigeria – OBJ

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has explained that the fuel subsidy removed in June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has returned to the economy due to inflation. Obasanjo stated this in a recent interview with the Financial Times. He faulted how Tinubu’s administration removed fuel subsidies. According to him, the government should…

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Opinion

Seek Advice From Zimbabwe, Obj Tells Tinubu

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Seek Advice From Zimbabwe, Obj Tells Tinubu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the current administration in Nigeria might consider engaging with the government of Zimbabwe to address the current unprecedented level of inflation in the country. The former military leader and a two-time President, spoke on Monday at a youth leadership symposium as part of activities lined up for his…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Over 80% of Nigeria’s Crude Unaccounted For, Stolen — Obasanjo

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Over 80% of Nigeria’s Crude Unaccounted For, Stolen — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s crude oil were unaccounted for and stolen. Obasanjo stated this in Abuja at the launching of a book titled, ‘Court and Politics,’ written by Dr. Umar Ardo. According to the former president, one of the reasons why Nigeria’s economy is in shambles is that…

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Celebrities, Finance and Economy

Why I Publicly Rebuked Traditional Rulers -Obasanjo

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Why I Publicly Rebuked Traditional Rulers -Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated that he stands by the action he took against some Yoruba traditional rulers from Iseyin in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State last Friday when he ordered them to stand up. Obasanjo said he would remain firm, unapologetic and uncompromising on the position that the governor of a state…

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News

Reps Decry DSS Refusal To Invite Obasanjo, Datti For Questioning.

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Some members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday asked for the rationale behind the decision of Department of State Security (DSS) not inviting former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Datti Ahmed and a prominent Lawyer over alleged call for an interim government in the country. The House had reached a resolution passed after debate on…

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Legislation and Legislature

Obasanjo turns Keke driver

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Obasanjo turns Keke driver

The rank of commercial tricycle (popularly called Keke) drivers in Abeokuta got an unexpected distinguished member yesterday, even if it was for a few minutes. For those who witnessed it all, it was a rare sight. But for the dramatis personae, it was somewhat typical of him: former president Olusegun Obasanjo doing the unusual. Perhaps…

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