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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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Former Governor Boni Haruna denies allegations of bribery in the 2004 Appeal Court

The accusations, which Haruna denounced as defamatory, were directed at the judiciary, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and his persona. He advised the public to read court rulings that are accessible to the public in order to comprehend the reasoning behind the ruling. The Appeal Panel’s retired justice, James Ogebe, also rejected the bribery claims, calling the Tribunal’s ruling…

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Lukman Urges Obasanjo, Other Former Leaders to Unite Opposition Against Tinubu in 2027

OBJ, Abdulsalami & IBB Former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Northwest Zone, Salihu Lukman, has called on ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to spearhead the formation of a united opposition party comprising Nigeria’s past leaders. According to Lukman, the initiative is essential to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. Reacting to a…

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Kwankwaso, Donald Duke meet Obasanjo to discuss Nigeria’s future

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to deliberate on Nigeria’s political future. The meeting, held at Obasanjo’s residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), also had former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke in attendance. Kwankwaso…

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Satan Also Selects Leaders  – Obasanjo

Satan Also Selects Leaders  – Obasanjo

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said leaders when selected by God have higher chances of success than those selected by Satan. Obasanjo while maintaining that not all leaders are made by God, opined that Satan also makes leaders. The former President spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.” The conversation, which was aired by some…

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Job Recruitment at Obasanjo Farms Nigeria

Africa’s Obasanjo Farms Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo’s farm in Ota is one of the biggest in the country and produces a wide range of food items, cattle, and poultry. According to Obasanjo Farms, agriculture is an essential and lucrative profession that can be used to all aspects of life. Qualified and interested people are encouraged to apply for the position at Obasanjo Farms…

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Obasanjo Reacts to Gowon’s Revelation of Intervention During Abacha Regime

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to a statement made by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late military Head of State General Sani Abacha not to execute Obasanjo. Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha. Speaking during the first Plateau Interdenominational Unity…

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Gowon: How I Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo Over Alleged Coup Plot

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowan, says he pleaded with late Genenral Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Mr Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the interdenominational unity Christmas carol and praise festival organised by the Plateau government. He was the special guest of honour at the event, and Mr Obasanjo was the guest of…

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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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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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Why Anti-corruption Must Begin From Top – Obasanjo

Why Anti-corruption Must Begin From Top – Obasanjo

In order to eradicate corruption in the nation and achieve effective leadership, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the fight must first begin from the leaders. Obasanjo added that the fight must also be consistent and continual to achieve its purpose. He spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on Zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.” The discussion, which was broadcast by some…

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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…