Olusegun Obasanjo
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19375.1Global Dominance: 0.01%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 Olusegun Obasanjo criticized Nigeria’s democratic system and called for an African model of democracy.
Obasanjo, Obi Demand Shake-up of Nigerian DemocracyNigeria· 2026-08-12
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo declared that Western-style democracy has failed Africa.
Osun Election, Kebbi Attack, Air PeaceNigeria· 2026-08-12
Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria and is involved in the fragmentation of the opposition coalition due to his feud with Atiku Abubakar.
Obasanjo, Atiku Feud Tore Opposition Coalition ApartNigeria· 2026-08-09
Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria and a political leader consulted by the OK Movement.
Obi, Kwankwaso Campaign Teams Rocked by Power TussleNigeria· 2026-08-03
The political battle ahead of the 2027 general election intensified after the All Progressives Congress threw its weight behind former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Top Stories on Politics, Entertainment, & MNigeria· 2026-08-02
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described his choice of Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as the biggest mistake of his presidency.
Picking Atiku as VP was my biggest mistakeNigeria· 2026-08-01
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described his decision to pick former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake of his presidency.
Picking Atiku as VP was my biggest mistakeNigeria· 2026-08-01
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described his decision to pick Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the greatest mistake he made while in office.
Picking Atiku as VP was my biggest mistakeNigeria· 2026-07-31
The committee was established under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Tinubu Dissolves 25-Year-Old Property Privatisation CommitteNigeria· 2026-07-30
Obasanjo’s political role has sparked controversy as he is accused of secretly working to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Obasanjo's role in Obi-Kwankwaso ticket sparks controversyNigeria· 2026-07-27
Obasanjo had while responding to comments made by a former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, alleged that Atiku gave N5m to Na’Abba to impeach him during his first time.
Atiku Hits Back at Obasanjo Over Na'Abba's Death ClaimsNigeria· 2026-07-25
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has chosen this moment to allege that Atiku Abubakar gave the late Rt Hon Ghali Umar Na’Abba a bribe to impeach him.
Atiku Accuses Obasanjo of Using Late Na'Abba for 2027 PolitiNigeria· 2026-07-24Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba's account of political events leading to the 2003 general elections.
Obasanjo Faults Osoba, Accuses Atiku of Impeachment PlotNigeria· 2026-07-24
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was represented by his wife, Bola Obasanjo, at the service.
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun Follows Gbenga Daniel's FootstepsNigeria· 2026-07-23
Olusegun Obasanjo is proposed as a mediator by the opposition.
le Nigérian Olusegun Obasanjo proposé comme médiateur par l’opposition – IWACU
Burundi· 2026-07-07
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was among the dignitaries at the ceremony.
Nigerian Army vows to defeat foreign jihadists at bordersNigeria· 2026-07-07
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo provided guidance and support to Solomon Adeola during his visit.
Yayi Seeks Obasanjo, Amosun's SupportNigeria· 2026-07-03
Since the PRA was enacted by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2004, replacing the fiscally unsustainable Defined Benefit Scheme.
A Model for Other StatesNigeria· 2026-07-03
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo warned that many of the factors that triggered Nigeria’s three-year civil war in 1967 are still with the country.
God Forbid Nigeria Sees Another Civil WarNigeria· 2026-07-02
Rufai called on former president Olusegun Obasanjo to intervene in the situation.
ADC Youths Demand Judge's SackNigeria· 2026-06-30
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.
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Liberia· 2026-02-10
