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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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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…

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Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, on Tuesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu saved him from the fury of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. Dokubo said Tinubu’s intervention saved him when Obasanjo buried him alive. He spoke while appearing on Arise TV’s Morning Show, where he recounted his relationship with Tinubu, which dates back to the […]

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Ex-President Obasanjo reveals how a certain Nigerian president came into power without a plan

According to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s current challenges can be traced back to a lack of effective leadership, a problem he believes is widespread in Africa and particularly acute in Nigeria. In a recent interview with Kayode Akintemi on News Central Television, Obasanjo expressed his concerns about the lack of strategic planning among some Nigerian leaders. He specifically…

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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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I Am Not A Member Of Any Political Party – Obasanjo

I am not a member of any political party. I am a “no-party statesman.” – Obasanjo Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has made a shocking revelation by describing himself as a member of no political party, insisting that he is “a no-party statesman.” Amidst ongoing economic downturn and hardship faced by Nigerians, the two-term civilian president said he could only see hope and…

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“A Nigerian president came to office without a plan” – Olusegun Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the country’s current challenges to a global leadership shortage, particularly in Africa, which is particularly evident in Nigeria. Obasanjo emphasized the significant issue of insufficient strategic planning among certain Nigerian leaders in an exclusive interview with Kayode Akintemi on News Central Television. Former President…

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Politician and Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has clarified his reasons for joining other political leaders in congratulating former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on his 90th birthday. His gesture, which mirrored tributes from President Bola Tinubu and others, sparked backlash, especially among Igbos, who associate Gowon with the Nigerian Civil War. Read Also Breaking: Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies of Cancer? What We Know Now The Nigerian Civil War, which spanned from 1967 to 1970, unfolded under Gowon's leadership, while the breakaway Biafran Republic was led by the late Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Many of Obi’s supporters, particularly from the South-East, criticised his felicitation, given the war's devastating impact on the region. Obi's Explanation In response to the criticism, Obi took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to explain his stance. He emphasised that forgiveness is crucial in building a new Nigeria and stressed that his action aligns with his belief in reconciliation and unity. “I share in some of the sentiments expressed by Nigerians, but as a leader, I must demonstrate that ultimate heroism lies in forgiveness and moving forward,” Obi said. He reflected on the horrors of the 30-month civil war, noting that God’s ways are beyond human understanding, as exemplified by Gowon’s longevity and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who witnessed the war's end and continues to champion national unity at 87 years. Obi also highlighted the heroic burial of Ojukwu on 2 March 2012 during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State, as a step toward reconciliation. “The burial of Dim Ojukwu remains the boldest indication that Nigeria is disposed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation,” he added. Obi’s Message on Forgiveness Obi urged Nigerians to choose forgiveness over revenge to heal the wounds of the past. Citing Colossians 3:13 and Ephesians 4:31-32, he stressed the transformative power of forgiveness. “Bitterness, anger, and hurt are natural responses to cruelty, but they fuel division and violence. Forgiveness, on the other hand, sets the forgiver free,” he noted. He also expressed that most of his supporters were born after the war and that dragging them into the bitterness of the past would derail the movement for a New Nigeria. “This New Nigeria must eliminate all political vices, including ethnic and regional segregation,” Obi stated. Obi concluded by reminding Nigerians that forgiveness is a process, not an instinct, but one essential for personal and collective healing. “It is hate that has kept us down despite God’s blessings, and it is time to let it go,” he said. Stay informed with Ejes Gist News – Your Source for Credible News in Nigeria Now.

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Obasanjo To Leaders: Let's Make Judicious Use Of Country’s Resources

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. “The Methodist Church has significantly contributed to our nation’s development through social justice, education, and humanitarian efforts, transforming lives nationwide.” Mr Tinubu commended the church’s peace and unity promotion, urging continued…

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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the size of debt being owed by the country, years after he left office in 2007. Obasanjo said he left Nigeria with about $70 billion, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account. “I came in 1999 and met $3.7 billion in […]

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Obasanjo Holds Closed-Door Meeting with IBB, Abdusalami, and Gusau in Minna

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo meets with fellow elder statesmen Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Aliyu Gusau in Minna to discuss pressing national matters. Obasanjo Meets with IBB, Abdulsalami, and Gusau in Minna for a Closed-Door Discussion Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Minna, Niger State, on Sunday evening for a closed-door meeting with former…

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the country's significant debt

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has voiced concerns about the amount of debt in his country, saying that he left it with roughly $70 billion, which included $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account and a $45 billion reserve. Obasanjo, who bemoaned the nation’s inadequate leadership, said that his government had a debt overhang of almost $36 billion but had managed…