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Obasanjo says Buhari reminds him of Abacha, urges Nigerians to vote him out

January 22, 2019 by Tobi Idowu

Full text of former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s “state of the nation” address on January 20, 2019 I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice

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Seun Adebajo Talks Origins, Legacy and Today With Olusegun Obasanjo

October 25, 2018 by Assumpta Audu

‘The Talk’ is a program focused on driving change through conversation. A brainchild of its host Seun Adebajo, he says that “the aim of the show is to spark conversation

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“Whether it is a joke or a real game, they will know,” Obasanjo says as he attends PDP rally

July 10, 2018 by Tobi Idowu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the rally of Oladipupo Adebutu, one of the governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state, on Monday. The presence of the former

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The Moral Of The Goodluck Story

May 15, 2017 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Strength in Defeat Politics and Public Office has never been for the faint hearted. Beyond the fact that those who choose to tread this path are responsible for the welfare

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The Submarine & Roach show a conscious side on new episode

April 13, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Submarine and A Roach is back for season two if you happen to be lost somewhere below the submarine. On the second episode of the new season, the submarine and

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Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo

February 27, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that current Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has not failed him since assuming office in 2015. While reflecting on the Buhari administration during an interview

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Igbos should have a go at the Presidency in 2019 – Obasanjo

January 25, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Olusegun Obasanjo set to face probe from House

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his take on an Igbo president come 2019. Obasanjo made this on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 while playing host to the leadership of the Christian

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Jonathan visits Obasanjo, holds closed door meeting

January 21, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Goodluck Jonathan was at Ibogun Olaogun village in Ifo local government area of Ogun state holding a closed door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The duo held a closed-door

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Obasanjo calls reps robbers and now they’re preparing to probe him

December 1, 2016 by Culture Custodian

The House of Representatives might conduct a probe into the government of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The proposed probe would be focused on a project initiated by the Obasanjo administration

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“Atiku is haunted by his corruption demons” – Nasir El-Rufai on former VP

November 16, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and current governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, are currently engaging in a war of words after an Atiku interview with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) magazine

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Notes on Political ‘Experience’ and the Need for True Change

March 27, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Every time elections beckon, one of the more dominant narratives is the need for experienced leaders. It’s one of the key themes in election speak. The idea behind it being

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Obasanjo finally quits PDP + Video of PDP membership card being torn.

February 17, 2015 by Tomi

Immediate past president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has announced his decision to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming general elections, tearing up his membership card in

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Court puts restraining order on Obasanjo’s autobiography.

December 8, 2014 by Tomi

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has granted an order restraining former President Olusegun Obasanjo from going on with plans to publish or have

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“Actions of Nigerian leaders are responsible for Boko Haram”- Femi Falana

November 13, 2014 by Tomi

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has lambasted political leaders in the country for the loss of thousands of lives to Boko Haram sect. Falana said the leaders promoted

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“Same religion ticket is dangerous”- Obasanjo

October 26, 2014 by Tomi

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said it is dangerous for any party or a politician to toy with the idea of fielding either a muslim-muslim or christian-christian ticket, given the