Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:29:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Obasanjo Impeded Tinubu’s Ambition To Become Vice President In 2015 — Oyinlola https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-impeded-tinubus-ambition-to-become-vice-president-in-2015-oyinlola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-impeded-tinubus-ambition-to-become-vice-president-in-2015-oyinlola/#respond Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:29:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=283382 Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun state, and chieftain of the main opposition party in Nigeria, PDP, has said former President Obasanjo impeded Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former Lagos governor, and current National leader of the APC from becoming President Muhammadu Buhari’s vice-presidential candidate in 2015. Tinubu and other political party chieftain had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-impeded-tinubus-ambition-to-become-vice-president-in-2015-oyinlola/feed/ 0 Gani Adams Attacks Obasanjo, Replies Omo-Agege https://www.theinfostride.com/gani-adams-attacks-obasanjo-replies-omo-agege/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gani-adams-attacks-obasanjo-replies-omo-agege/#respond Sun, 13 Dec 2020 08:26:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=277517 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Aare Onakakanfo of  Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, were reported to have met recently in the home of Pa Ayo Adebanjo to reconcile and settle their 15-year-old rift. But in his reaction, Obasanjo said there was no question of reconciliation because he had no quarrel with Aare Adams that would [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gani-adams-attacks-obasanjo-replies-omo-agege/feed/ 0 Your Past Is Haunting You — Ladoja Slams Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/your-past-is-haunting-you-ladoja-slams-obasanjo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/your-past-is-haunting-you-ladoja-slams-obasanjo/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:40:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273931 Ladoja insists Obasanjo’s failed third term agenda contributed to his impeachment as Oyo State governor. Senator Rashidi Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the claim that he (Ladoja) was impeached because he was ungrateful to his political godfathers. On Thursday, November 5, 2020, while speaking at the launch [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/your-past-is-haunting-you-ladoja-slams-obasanjo/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Speaks On Ladoja’s Impeachment As Oyo Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-speaks-on-ladojas-impeachment-as-oyo-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-speaks-on-ladojas-impeachment-as-oyo-governor/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:35:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273747 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has announced that former Governor Rashidi Ladoja was impeached and removed as governor of Oyo State for being ungrateful to Chief Lamidi Adedibu and Chief Yekini Adeojo. He made this disclosure on Thursday during the launching of former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala’s autobiography titled Amazing Grace in Ibadan. The News Agency of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-speaks-on-ladojas-impeachment-as-oyo-governor/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Urges Buhari To Act Fast, Condemns Government Denial Over Lekki Shootings https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-urges-buhari-to-act-fast-condemns-government-denial-over-lekki-shootings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-urges-buhari-to-act-fast-condemns-government-denial-over-lekki-shootings/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:38:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272132 The former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to take quick actions on the unrest in different parts of the nation. The former Nigerian president, in a statement on Wednesday, said Buhari “must act now before it is too late”. “This time demands leadership and mature leadership as such”, he noted. In addition, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-urges-buhari-to-act-fast-condemns-government-denial-over-lekki-shootings/feed/ 0 Atiku Abubakar Is 70 https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-abubakar-is-70/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:13:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149241 Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is 70 years old today, November 25, 2016. Atiku Abubakar was born on November 25, 1946 in Jada village, Adamawa State, formerly known as Gongola state. He was Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007 during the presidency of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Prominent Nigerians who have praised Atiku on his [...]

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]]> I Don’t Regret Helping GEJ Become President – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-regret-helping-gej-become-president-obasanjo/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:59:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123675 Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he does not regret helping his successor, Goodluck Jonathan become Nigeria’s number one citizen. Obasanjo said further that he supported Jonathan in order to grant the minority a chance to rule the country. The former president made the comments during a recent interview, according to Vanguard. “I believe [...]

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]]> President Buhari Explains His Reasons For Approaching Obasanjo To Mediate In Guinea Bissau Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-explains-his-reasons-for-approaching-obasanjo-to-mediate-in-guinea-bissau-crisis/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:52:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110727 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has said that he opted for the assistance of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted President Buhari [...]

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]]> Obasanjo Not In A Position To Call Pro-Biafra Agitators ‘Miscreants’ – Achuzia https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-not-in-a-position-to-call-pro-biafra-agitators-miscreants-achuzia/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 07:52:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106651 Former Biafran leader and Ikemba of Asaba, Delta State, Chief Joseph Achuzia, has faulted Ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for describing pro-Biafra agitators as miscreants, saying those living in glass houses should not throw stones. Speaking to Vanguard in an interview in Asaba, Achuzia said, “This is a question of the kettle calling pot black. The ex- [...]

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]]> President Buhari Commends Obasanjo For Role In Resolving Guinea-Bissau Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-commends-obasanjo-for-role-in-resolving-guinea-bissau-crisis/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 07:57:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100054 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has hailed President Jose Mario Vaz and the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful resolution of the recent political crisis that left the country without a government for 37 days. He also applauded the laudable role played in the resolution of the crisis by his Special Envoy, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > President Buhari will Sustain Obasanjo, Jonathan’s Reforms In Power Sector – Igali https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-buharill-sustain-obasanjo-jonathans-reforms-in-power-sector-igali/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:30:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-buharill-sustain-obasanjo-jonathans-reforms-in-power-sector-igali/ President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) will sustain reforms in the power sector inherited from the previous administrations of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali, has said. He gave an assurance that the government would not only sustain the reforms but also fine-tune the policy guiding [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Obasanjo Was So Afraid Of Me That He Called Me Fayose – Former Governor Alamieyeseigha https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-obasanjo-was-so-afraid-of-me-that-he-called-me-fayose-alamieyeseigha/ Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:30:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-obasanjo-was-so-afraid-of-me-that-he-called-me-fayose-alamieyeseigha/ Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha says he has forgiven everyone who plotted against him leading to his impeachment in 2005 and subsequent imprisonment. He said ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo has not known peace because of the role he played in events leading to his ordeal. This he said showed in the ex-president’s reaction [...]

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]]> Soyinka Calls Obasanjo An Economic Illiterate And A Liar Who Deserves No Respect | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-an-economic-illiterate-and-liar-who-deserves-no-respect-soyinka-news/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:30:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/obasanjo-an-economic-illiterate-and-liar-who-deserves-no-respect-soyinka-news/ Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has labelled Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo an indescribable liar, who deserves no respect. The two elder citizens have a long history of squabbles and public disagreements, but on Friday night, when he was responding to questions during a programme tagged: ‘An evening with Wole Soyinka’, organised by Globacom, [...]

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]]> My Age Disqualified Me From National Youth Service After NOUN Graduation – Chief Olusegun Obasanjo | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/age-disqualified-me-from-youth-service-after-noun-graduation-obasanjo-nigeria/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:30:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/age-disqualified-me-from-youth-service-after-noun-graduation-obasanjo-nigeria/ Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said he would have loved to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), but was disqualified because of his age. “Somebody wrote me a letter when he got to know that I have graduated from NOUN, he wanted me to do national youth service, but unfortunately for [...]

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]]> 8th National Assembly Under The Leadership Of Senator Bukola Saraki; The Journey So Far https://www.theinfostride.com/8th-national-assembly-under-the-leadership-of-senator-bukola-saraki-the-journey-so-far/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:52:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=92100 Since Nigeria got her independence in 1960, we have witnessed eras and reigns of different political titans and military dictators who have helped forge the Nigeria that we see today. The Nigeria that we see today, has been the effort of the many successes and failures of our leaders – dead or alive. We have [...]

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]]> Obasanjo’s Comment On Jonathan Reckless – Ijaw Youth Council https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjos-comment-on-jonathan-reckless-iyc/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 18:15:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/obasanjos-comment-on-jonathan-reckless-iyc/ The umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has taken former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the cleaners over alleged uncomplimentary remarks he made against the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo was reported to have while delivering a convocation lecture at Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State, said that the [...]

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]]> Mismanagement Of Resources Nigeria’s Main Problem – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/mismanagement-of-resources-nigerias-main-problem-obasanjo/ Sat, 07 Mar 2015 05:15:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/mismanagement-of-resources-nigerias-main-problem-obasanjo/ Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday lamented that mismanagement of resources has been Nigeria’s major problem. However, he expressed optimism that the country will be better. “I am an incurable optimist about this country, and may be because I have seen a little bit in my short span of life, a little bit of what [...]

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]]> Finally Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Abandons PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/finally-chief-olusegun-obasanjo-abandons-pdp/ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:51:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9949 This is a shocking news from the desk of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria and Grand Patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a withdrawal letter from PDP activities to the party National Chairman on 7th January, 2014. His withdrawal was motivated by the installation of Buriji Kashamu as the party [...]

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]]> Nigeria leader slams ex-president’s ‘reckless’ accusations https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leader-slams-ex-presidents-reckless-accusations/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:39:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4426 The Nigerian presidency on Wednesday hit back at criticism by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, describing his widely leaked letter accusing Goodluck Jonathan of leadership failures as "indecorous" and "reckless". Presidential spokesman Reuben Abati…

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]]> A letter of appeal to President Goodluck Jonathan by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/a-letter-of-appeal-to-president-goodluck-jonathan-by-chief-olusegun-obasanjo/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:46:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4409 I am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons.    One,  the  current  situation  and  consequent  possible  outcome dictate that I should,  before the door  closes on reason  and promotion of national  interest,  alert  you  to  the  danger  that  may  be  lurking  in  the corner.    Two, none of  the  [...]

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