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Nigeria Has Disappointed Africa, the Entire Black Race, and the World — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's recent address on Monday stirred significant waves across Nigeria and beyond, as he candidly expressed deep disappointment in the country's inability to live up to expectations…

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Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS; Fayose Admits Working Against Atiku in Presidential Election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS DSS Dismisses Arrest Claims of Senator Yari over Refusing Tinubu's Call Court Orders Disclosure of Abacha Loot Spending Details by Obasanjo, Yaradua, Jonathan, and…

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Obasanjo Reveals Startling Truth Behind Boko Haram’s Origins in Nigeria

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed some crucial insights into the early stages of the Boko Haram insurgency in the country's northeastern region. Speaking at the launch of his…

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Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot; Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obasanjo Exposes State Governors' Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier Nigerian Navy Denies Involvement in Oil Theft, Challenges Asari Dokubo…

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Peter Obi Still the Best Candidate for Nigeria – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his belief that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 presidential election, remains the candidate that Nigeria…

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Elections were a show of shame, I can’t keep quiet at my age – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has voiced his concerns over the outcome of Nigeria's general election, which he described as a "sickening show of shame". Speaking in Abuja at an…

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Audio call featuring me and Oyedepo is fake – Peter Obi; Opposition parties assert majority in 10th NASS to keep APC in check | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Audio call featuring me and Oyedepo is fake - Peter Obi Obasanjo seeks clemency for Ekweremadu, urges UK court to balance justice with mercy Opposition parties assert majority in 10th…

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Obasanjo calls for an end to ‘Igbophobia’, urges Nigerians to combat evil with good

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out against the prevalence of anti-Igbo sentiments in Nigeria, referring to the issue as 'Igbophobia'. He made this statement during an event in Anambra…

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IReV now working, ready for gov polls – INEC; Nigerian Eagle shall fly high – Tinubu sends message to world leaders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IReV now working, ready for gov polls - INEC God didn’t create Nigeria to be poor - Obasanjo Election results did not live up to Nigerian's expectations - US Ambassador…

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Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm Atiku wins in Sokoto Obi-Datti PCC condemns politically motivated attacks in Lagos Atiku…

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Council of state tells CBN to recirculate old naira or print additional new notes

Members of the council of state have expressed support for the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The council however asked Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor,…

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2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo; FG quietly approves ₦‎185 per litre as petrol pump price | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo Senator Ita Enang loses appeal battle for A’Ibom APC governorship ticket CBN warns commercial banks against ATM dispensing old…

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INEC extends PVC collection deadline and cautions against discrimination; APC, PDP have structures of criminality, poverty – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC extends PVC collection deadline and cautions against discriminationBuhari warns foreign nations not to interfere in Nigeria's electionAPC, PDP have structures of criminality, poverty – Peter ObiWhy Peter Obi should…

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Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu; CBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu Sani | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – TinubuCBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu SaniOver 30,000 APC members defect to PDP in KatsinaObasanjo and Atiku's fight started after chopping…

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FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengers; Atiku not sick but invited to London by British government – PDP Campaign | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengersBuhari, security chiefs nominated for global peace prizeAtiku not sick but invited to London by British government - PDP CampaignTinubu tells Nigerians…

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Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency – Peter Obi; Obasanjo punished me and Lagos people – Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency - Peter ObiObasanjo punished me and Lagos people - TinubuPolice arrest 61 suspected political thugs in KanoAkeredolu institutes 24-hour curfew in the…

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Wike mocks Atiku over Obasanjo’s endorsement of Obi for President; Stop listening to the devil’s whispering – Adeleke warns Oyetola | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike mocks Atiku over Obasanjo's endorsement of Obi for PresidentStop listening to the devil’s whispering - Adeleke warns OyetolaTinubu’s victory will bury Obasanjo’s autocratic imposition on Nigeria – Adamu GarbaPolice…

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Obasanjo trying to get third term through Obi – PDP campaign council

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been criticized by the presidential campaign committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for endorsing the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Obasanjo endorsed Obi…

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Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for president; Nigerians moved from frying pan to fire under APC – Obasanjo laments | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for presidentNigerians moved from frying pan to fire under APC – Obasanjo lamentsEl-Rufai pardons 11 convictsFulfill 2015 promise, rescue remaining Chibok girls – Parents write BuhariThugs…

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Tinubu avoiding Arise TV townhall meeting because he is too embarrassed to face Nigerians – Atiku campaign; Don’t vote with emotions – Obasanjo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu avoiding Arise TV townhall meeting because he is too embarrassed to face Nigerians - Atiku campaignDon’t vote with emotions - ObasanjoMen who refuse polygamy promote prostitution - Ned NwokoIGP…

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Many 2023 aspirants should have been in jail — Obasanjo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Charges against Kyari not meant to scuttle extradition, says NDLEA…

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Is Obasanjo finally agreeing with Nigerian youths?

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was 37-years-old when he became Nigeria's Head of State. He was 62 when he became Nigeria's first democratic president. Before then, he played a senior role…

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Iconic Onyeka Onwenu discusses rumoured affairs with Obasanjo, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti #WithChude

Being in the eye of the public sometimes comes with unfounded backlashes. For the iconic singer, actor, journalist, broadcaster and author, Onyeka Onwenu, it was tales of rumours about affairs…

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Former President Obasanjo makes clarification about the party he belongs to | The #YNaijaCover

Spending eleven years at the apex political position in the land would be more than enough to elevate anyone from the lower echelons of the society to the very top.…

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#YNaijaPolitics100: Wike, Falana, Okonjo-Iweala, Rufai Oseni…Here are the 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics

by Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq & Chinedu Okafor Politics all over the world plays the most critical role in driving national development, but behind the structures, institutions and organisations geared towards the…

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Pandemonium over enforcement of Okada ban in Lagos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the 36 States in Nigeria and the FCT, these are the 5 top stories you should not miss out on: UNILORIN student allegedly raped, found dead in room A…

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Obasanjo: Ransom payment won’t end kidnapping, DisCos to begin installation of free 4m prepaid metres soon | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Obasanjo: Ransom payment won’t end kidnapping Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has on…

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Too old to rule; the Chief Justice of Nigeria is reported to be suffering from dementia

To be a leader, you have to be of sound mind and body, as being responsible for other human beings is no half-hearted task. However, both these criteria seem to…

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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Buhari’s insistence on remaining silent is creating wide spread anxiety

Almost everyone in the public eye, a celebrity, an influencer, a politician or sometimes an athlete, tend to have a trade mark, a signature move if you will, synonymous with…

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Profile: Why Akinwunmi Adesina is the real deal

"The future beckons us for a more developed Africa and a much stronger and resilient African Development Bank Group. We will build on the strong foundations of success in the…

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