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Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi “worthless” – Tinubu’s campaign

Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi “worthless” – Tinubu’s campaign

The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has dismissed the endorsement of the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as “worthless.” It said the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, will not lose sleep over Mr Obasanjo’s action, because the former president is a “political paper weight” who had not successfully made anyone win election in…

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My Birth Was Delayed By Forces Of Darkness, Says, Obasanjo

My Birth Was Delayed By Forces Of Darkness, Says, Obasanjo Witches And Wizards Wanted Me Death In Womb Witches and Wizards delayed my birth. I was in my mother’s womb for 12 months. I was expected to die in womb but God intervened In Yoruba culture, it is widespread that any unborn child wombed for more than nine months is a special child and an anointed one destined for greatness. And this is no…

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Senate denies fixing own salaries

The Nigerian Senate has strongly denied allegations suggesting it is involved in determining its salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. This claim, which reportedly emerged during a visit by members of the House of Representatives to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has sparked widespread public debates. In a statement released by Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South) on Sunday in Abuja, the Senate described the allegations as an attempt to “crucify the legislature by the centurions of political hypocrisy.” Adaramodu stressed that no Senator has received any financial patronage from the Presidency. He clarified that the constituency projects often linked to the legislature are merely suggested and nominated by Senators, following practices common in other democracies worldwide. To set the record straight, Adaramodu stressed that the Senate only receives the salary allocated to it by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal Allocation Commission, in strict accordance with constitutional provisions. He added that the Senate challenges anyone with credible evidence to present contrary facts, describing any suggestion that the National Assembly fixes its salaries as “uncharitable and satanic.” To set the record straight, Adaramodu stressed that the Senate only receives the salary allocated to it by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal Allocation Commission, in strict accordance with constitutional provisions. He added that the Senate challenges anyone with credible evidence to present contrary facts, describing any suggestion that the National Assembly fixes its salaries as “uncharitable and satanic.” Read the full article

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EFCC declares Leno Adesanya, promoter of Sunrise Power, wanted

ABUJA – Leno Adesanya has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Adesanya is the promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Ltd.

In a notice issued on Tuesday, the EFCC said Adesanya is wanted “in an alleged case of conspiracy and corrupt offer to public officers”.

Adesanwa was mentioned in three out of the seven-count charges preferred against Olu Agunloye, former minister of power and steel.

The EFCC is prosecuting Agunloye over the $6 billion Mambilla hydropower contract.

Reported that EFCC traced some suspicious payments made by Sunrise Power and Transmission Ltd to Agunloye’s bank accounts.

In one of the counts, the EFCC alleged that on August 10, 2019, Agunloye “corruptly received the sum of N3,600,000.00” through his Guaranty Trust Bank account no.0022530926 from Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (SPTCL) and Leno Adesanya for approving the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station project.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had challenged Agunloye to tell Nigerians where he derived the authority to award a $6 billion contract to Sunrise for the Mambilla hydropower project in 2003.

Sunrise Power is in arbitration with Nigeria at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, alleging a breach of contract.

The company said it was awarded a $6 billion build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract in May 2003 by the Obasanjo administration but that the federal government repudiated the agreement.

Sunrise is asking for a compensation of $2.3 billion, claiming it had spent millions of dollars on financial and legal consultants before the contract was jettisoned.

In its defence at the arbitration, the Nigerian government is alleging fraud and corruption of public officials in the award of the contract.

The matter is similar to the P&ID case in which a UK court nullified an $11 billion award against the country for the same reasons.

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Obasanjo, Experts Raise Concern Over Increased Drug Abuse

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and some other medical experts have raised concerns over latest statistics indicating 14.3 million Nigerians have being involved in one form of substance abuse in the last six months. The concerns were expressed at a workshop on Drug use at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library in Abeokuta where speakers revealed that primary school students are also now…

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Drama as El-Rufai's Wife Questions Son Over Tinubu vs Obasanjo Debate Hadiza El-Rufai, the wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions on social media by publicly questioning her son, Bashir El-Rufai, over his comments regarding the ongoing exchange of words between President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Bashir Criticizes Presidency's Response to Obasanjo Bashir El-Rufai condemned the presidency for attacking Obasanjo following the latter’s criticism of President Tinubu’s administration. Obasanjo had recently called out Tinubu’s government for its economic policies and advocated for a reform of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In response, the presidency, through spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, labeled Obasanjo’s comments as hypocritical, urging him to reflect on his alleged failures in office rather than criticize Tinubu. Reacting to the development, Bashir criticized the presidency’s approach, stating: "Attacking Obasanjo with the state of the country now has to be a mental illness permeating the whole media comms team. Inflation is at 33%." Hadiza Questions Bashir's Perspective Hadiza El-Rufai, however, challenged her son’s stance, suggesting that his opinion might have been different if his father were part of Tinubu’s administration. She publicly asked on Twitter: "Are you sure you’d be saying this if your father were part of this government?" [embed]https://twitter.com/hadizel/status/1858934352111169655[/embed] Her comment quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from the public about her decision to address the matter openly.   Tinubu vs Obasanjo: The Ongoing Saga The clash between Tinubu and Obasanjo has intensified, with the former president accusing Tinubu's administration of sluggish economic reforms. The presidency fired back, urging Obasanjo to stop undermining other administrations.  

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Former President Obasanjo Was Not An Ideal Leader To Emulate - Bayo Onanuga

In a recent display of his characteristic self-importance, former President Olusegun Obasanjo once again took to the public stage to bestow his unsolicited wisdom on leadership and governance in Nigeria. From his lofty perch, he blamed those who served after his tenure for the nation’s myriad challenges. Unfortunately, the former leader’s habit of casting aspersions on every subsequent…

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Musikilu Mojeed: Bearing witness to history, By Kayode Fayemi

Musikilu Mojeed: Bearing witness to history, By Kayode Fayemi

As our country proceeds in search of a new leader, there’s a lot of leadership lessons to glean from Baba Obasanjo’s remarkable life – from his success and also from his foibles. While many of us may not appreciate the worth of Obasanjo now, just the way Winston Churchill was rejected at the polls in the aftermath of his World War Two victory, only for him to be reelected prime minister later and…

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Tinubu To Obasanjo: You Presided Over Nigeria’s Most Fraudulent Election

The presidency has taken a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over comments credited to him. While speaking at the Chinua Achebe leadership forum held at Yale University in the US, the former president said the 2023 general election was a “travesty”. Obasanjo said Nigeria must appoint new, credible leaders for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenure to…

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Obasanjo Sounds Alarm Over Nigeria's Corruption Level, Says Above N700bn in Cash Bribes Paid to Officials in 2023

Nigeria’s corruption has reached a critical point, according to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, emphasising that urgent action is necessary to combat this menace, which threatens the very fabric of Nigerian society. He said this in his keynote address on the topic, ‘Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria,’ delivered at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, New Haven,…

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Unless Things change I am not going to Vote in Nigeria Again, Says Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said western liberal democracy is not working for the country, stating that votes don’t count in Nigeria and unless things change, he won’t vote again. Obasanjo made this known in his remarks at the 2024 youth governance dialogue organized by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State…

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Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the level of corruption in the country has passed the alarming and entered the fatal stage. He said this in his keynote address on the topic, ‘Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria,’ delivered at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, New Haven, in the United States […]

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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), just 13 months after renewing her appointment. In a statement released on Monday, November 18, by PTAD’s spokesperson Olugbenga Ajayi, Tinubu announced the appointment of Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as Ejikeme's replacement. However, the statement did not provide reasons for Ejikeme’s removal. New Leadership at PTAD Tolulope Odunaiya has officially assumed her role as the new Executive Secretary of PTAD, beginning her tenure on Monday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. During her first day, Odunaiya was warmly received by the management and staff. She held a meeting to outline her vision for the directorate, emphasizing her commitment to building on the achievements of her predecessors. Odunaiya highlighted her desire to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where staff feel empowered and motivated to contribute to the welfare of pensioners. Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare Speaking on her vision, Odunaiya reiterated her dedication to improving the lives of pensioners. She acknowledged their contributions to Nigeria's history and development, pledging to ensure they receive the care, respect, and timely entitlements they deserve. “My goal aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which envisions a prosperous Nigeria where all citizens feel valued and supported. To achieve this, I will prioritize efficiency, accountability, and compassion in PTAD’s operations,” she stated. Odunaiya also conducted an extensive tour of PTAD’s departments and units to gain firsthand knowledge of the agency’s processes. This approach reflects her intention to make data-driven decisions aimed at fostering long-term progress. Background on Ejikeme’s Removal Chioma Ejikeme’s dismissal comes after serving just over a year of her second term, which began in October 2023. While the federal government has remained silent on the specifics of her removal, the change signals a renewed direction under Tinubu's administration. Obasanjo Slams Tinubu’s Leadership, Calls Nigeria a ‘Failing State Tinubu vs. Obasanjo: Presidential Criticism In a related development, President Tinubu’s administration recently responded to criticism from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who accused Tinubu’s government of sluggish economic reforms. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga advised Obasanjo to reflect on his own tenure’s shortcomings rather than critique the current government. Stay updated with the latest news on leadership changes and governance at Ejes Gist News.

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‘A Man Who Could Not Manage His Presidency Is Advicing Tinubu’ – Afenifere Chieftain  Blast Obasanjo

The National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Kole Omololu, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s brief tenure in office has already shown signs of surpassing the record of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a statement on Sunday, Omololu highlighted the emerging benefits of Tinubu’s economic reforms, which he said have placed the nation on a path toward recovery, growth, and…

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Emilokan Confirms Nigeria’s Diminishing Status – Obasanjo

Emilokan confirms Nigeria’s diminishing status – Obasanjo. As he tags Tinubu as “Baba-go-slow” Amidst ongoing challenges and hardship faced by Nigerians, former two-termed President and Military Head of States Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted major factors militating against the progress of the country. The elder statesman might not be in power but he remains active and vocal in pointing…

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APC or PDP: Obasanjo Finally Speaks About Membership of Top Political Party in Nigeria

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo stated he is no longer affiliated with any political partySpeaking at a thanksgiving service, Obasanjo called himself a “no-party statesman” and emphasized that he is now focused on serving humanity and promoting peaceObasanjo also acknowledged the current economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s government but urged Nigerians to remain…