Olusegun Obasanjo
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19378.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria and a prominent political figure. He attended a recent ceremony in Abeokuta, Ogun State, celebrating Major General Samuel Oluwatobi Adejimi's promotion and contributions to the Nigerian military.
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Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, recounted his long-standing friendship with the celebrant.
Sanwo-Olu, Obi, Obasanjo honour Obi of Onitsha at 85Nigeria· 2026-06-21
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo identified entrepreneurship, leadership, infrastructure and diaspora engagement as critical drivers of Africa’s transformation.
Obasanjo, Dabiri-Erewa Call for Collaboration at AfretradeNigeria· 2026-06-21
Several former African leaders have been appointed to spearhead mediation efforts, including former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo.
EAC takes regional peace push to AU over eastern DRC conflict
Tanzania· 2026-03-07
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that at 89 years, he won’t die anytime soon.
'I won’t die soon,' ex-president declaresNigeria· 2026-03-05Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is celebrated for his towering influence in Nigeria and beyond as he marks his 89th birthday.
Tinubu Hails Obasanjo’s Towering Influence at 89Nigeria· 2026-03-04
Olusegun Obasanjo was the president of Nigeria who hosted Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu during their visit.
Reacția lui Nicolae Ceaușescu atunci când a aflat de cutremurul din 4 martie 1977. Unde se afla când s-a produs dezastrul
Romania· 2026-03-04
Former President Obasanjo urged African leaders to mobilise funds internally for the continent’s development.
No more foreign funds for cocoa: No mineral will be exported without processing - President Mahama
Ghana· 2026-02-16
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo called on African governments to mobilise domestic resources to finance development.
Mahama: We’ll end foreign funding for cocoa purchases; process all minerals by 2030Ghana· 2026-02-14Olusegun Obasanjo is a former Nigerian president who met with Felix Tshisekedi and Faure Gnassingbe in Angola.
Angola proposes new DR Congo ceasefire
Kenya· 2026-02-12
Governor Saamoi quoted former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, highlighting the importance of collaboration for regional integration.
CBL Governor Calls for Harmonized Insurance Regulation Across WAMZ | Business
Liberia· 2026-02-10
Olusegun Obasanjo is the former Nigerian president appointed as AU mediator for the DRC peace process.
African Union calls for DRC ceasefire amid ongoing conflictNigeria· 2026-02-09Former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed doubts about the NNPC's ability to revamp the refineries.
Idle Refineries Cost Nigeria N13tn as NNPC Admits WasteNigeria· 2026-02-09
Olusegun Obasanjo is involved in coalition talks between Uhuru, Gachagua, and Kalonzo.
One-term plan: Obasanjo's hand in Uhuru-Gachagua-Kalonzo coalition talksKenya· 2026-02-03
Olusegun Obasanjo is a prominent Nigerian politician who met with Uhuru and Kalonzo.
Opposition unity: Obasanjo meets Uhuru, KalonzoKenya· 2026-02-02Former President Olusegun Obasanjo forged the plan for the alliance between Obi and Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso's ADC Move Stalled Over Peter Obi Ticket DoubtsNigeria· 2026-02-01
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo chairs the Guardians’ Circle of the Accra Reset.
Ghana’s Reset blueprint must spread across Africa: President advocates at Davos - Calls for end to ‘triple dependency’Ghana· 2026-01-26
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who leads the Guardian Circle of the Accra Initiative, said the intention was to embed the initiative within the North–South Dialogue.
President Mahama urges Global North to back Accra Reset at DavosGhana· 2026-01-26
President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed Are as Director-General of the State Security Service.
Who is Lateef Are? Nigeria's New US Ambassador-DesignateNigeria· 2026-01-23
International figures such as Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo visited Mtei at Ogaden Estate.
How Mtei transitioned to agriculture after his tumultuous spell in CabinetTanzania· 2026-01-22
Obasanjo not only blessed Obi’s defection to the ADC, he also asked the former Anambra State governor to work with Kwankwaso to secure the presidential and vice-presidential tickets of the party.
Obasanjo Backs Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket for 2027 ElectionNigeria· 2026-01-18
Olusegun Obasanjo has notably snubbed his former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, suggesting a long-standing rift between them.
Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S'Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine-way wedding, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-01-18
Atiku Abubakar became vice president under President Olusegun Obasanjo.
APC Chieftain Backs Tinubu Second Term for National UnityNigeria· 2026-01-17
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo backed former Military Governor of Oyo State, the late Gen. Adetunji Olurin.
Abiodun Promises Peaceful Handover in Ogun State by 2027Nigeria· 2025-12-25
The President’s use of the Obasanjo-era jet confirmed the aircraft's return to active service.
Tinubu begins three-state tour on Obasanjo-era jetNigeria· 2025-12-20
Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria who met with PDP leaders to discuss strategies for the 2027 elections.
PDP leaders meet Obasanjo for 2027 comeback strategyNigeria· 2025-12-14
Nearly a decade earlier, in May 2004, President Olusegun Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Plateau State after communal violence spiralled into mass killings.
Present-day Nigeria is a nation in worse peril – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-11
Olusegun Obasanjo is the African Union’s lead mediator who provided estimates on the death toll from the civil war in Tigray.
When Tigray became a ‘wild west’ of illegal gold mining, Canadian firms staked a claim
Canada· 2025-11-13
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has repeatedly accused the power holders of strengthening Boko Haram.
Islamismus, nicht Klimawandel ist schuld
Switzerland· 2025-11-11
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo gathered to commemorate the 20th memorial service of the late former First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo.
Obasanjo family holds 20th Stella Obasanjo memorial serviceNigeria· 2025-10-25
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the funeral service of Raila Odinga.
Raila ametunasa, says Mudavadi in emotional tribute to fallen leaderKenya· 2025-10-19
