Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Madam Lucia Onabanjo, the late wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, as a devoted teacher who served the public selflessly. In a condolence message released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said her impact could be seen in the many…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he is not sure of his exact age. He explained that the only way he estimates his age is by looking at the ages of his surviving primary school classmates — and he believes none of them is younger than 90 years old. Obasanjo said this on Sunday during the…
The Olu of Orile Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, has strongly criticised former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over what he called an insulting and abusive “thank-you” message sent to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo was the special guest of honour at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held last week in Lagos. In a…
Fayose Launches Fresh Attack on Obasanjo, Just 48 Hours After Public Reconciliation Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reignited his long-standing feud with former President Olusegun Obasanjo—barely two days after the two appeared to reconcile publicly. The renewed clash comes after both men met at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration in Lagos on Saturday, where…
Cheif Sonny Kuku, the Regent of Ijebu Ode, lauds ex-President’s initiative. Barely a year after promoting a youth centre in Abeokuta, former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has floated another youth centre in Ijebu-Ode, aimed at getting youths off the streets. Read also: Ogun State Transfers 130 Hectares to Federal Government for Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port…
The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo, has publicly sought forgiveness from the Oyo Obas (traditional rulers) and the entire Yoruba race for her husband’s recent actions, which led to the public humiliation of the traditional rulers. During a recent event where he was a special guest at the commissioning of projects…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on the reason behind his directive for traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and then sit during an incident that has drawn widespread criticism. Mr. Obasanjo was criticized for his actions during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State, where he was the special guest…
Former President Obasanjo’s Recent Actions and Remarks, Ordering and Scolding Some traditional rulers in Oyo State have been condemned by Oluwo of Iwo, Femi Fani-Kayode, and many others. In a shocking turn of events, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has drawn widespread criticism for his recent disparaging comments directed at revered traditional rulers in Oyo State.…
Former President’s Remarks Disrespectful and Insulting, Says Fani-Kayode In a recent statement, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Nigerian Aviation Minister and politician, voiced his deep dismay and strong disapproval of the actions and comments made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding traditional rulers in Oyo State. Fani-Kayode did not hold back in expressing his disappointment, stating…
Former Nigerian President, Chief Obasanjo has denied meeting with President Tinubu at the 80th birthday reception of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo in Abeokuta on Thursday. In a statement released by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo condemned the story. The TikTok account behind the story also lifted a banter between the two,…
