Olusegun Obasanjo

Olusegun Obasanjo

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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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Olusegun Obasanjo is the former Nigerian president who mediated the peace agreement in Pretoria.

Drohnenangriffe, Zwangsrekrutierungen und ein neuer Krieg
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-26
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Charly Boy described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a friend and father figure.

My daughters don’t need approval to be lesbians — Charly Boy
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-26
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Obi recalled accompanying former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he campaigned for another candidate in Anambra State.

Anyone who rigs election will go to jail, says Obi
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-25
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Olusegun Obasanjo characterized Atiku as possessing a propensity for corruption and poor judgment.

Atiku, APC clash over economy, corruption allegations
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-25
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Youssouf has asked former Nigerian President and AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo to urgently engage the parties.

AUC calls for restraint as tensions rise in northern Ethiopia
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-23
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Charly Boy revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U for his interview show.

Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top stories
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-22
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Obasanjo's appearance on the show demonstrated his willingness to engage with younger generations.

Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for interview — Charly Bo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-22
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Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria who criticized African leaders for not doing enough to stop xenophobic attacks.

What Shall We Do About South Africa? | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-21
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he changed his perception of entertainer Charles Oputa after witnessing how he cared for his parents.

How Charly Boy changed my mind – Obasanjo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-20
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy, had resembled his late father.

I wish Charlie Boy had resembled his father — Obasanjo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-19
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Tinubu hailed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his support during the arbitration proceedings.

Nigeria wins $3.38bn arbitration battle
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-18
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo stated in 1999 that Nigeria had spent at least US$8 billion during its seven-year ECOMOG operation in Liberia.

Appreciating the Esteemed Leadership, The Gallant Armed Forces, and The Resilient People of The Federal Republic of Nigeria | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-15
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo stated in 1999 that Nigeria had spent at least US$8 billion during its seven-year ECOMOG operation in Liberia.

Appreciating the Esteemed Leadership, The Gallant Armed Forces, and The Resilient People of The Federal Republic of Nigeria | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-15
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Former President Obasanjo mourned the loss of a long-time associate whom he described as a patriot.

Ex-PDP chair Tukur buried as Obasanjo, Dangote pay tributes
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-14
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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 Democracy
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-12
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo declared that Western-style democracy has failed Africa.

Osun Election, Kebbi Attack, Air Peace
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-12
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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 Apart
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-09
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Olusegun Obasanjo is a former President of Nigeria and a political leader consulted by the OK Movement.

Obi, Kwankwaso Campaign Teams Rocked by Power Tussle
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-03
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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, & M
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-02
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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 mistake
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-01
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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 mistake
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-01
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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 mistake
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-31
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The committee was established under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Tinubu Dissolves 25-Year-Old Property Privatisation Committe
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-30
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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 controversy
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-27
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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 Claims
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-25
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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 Politi
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-24
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Former 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 Plot
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-24
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was represented by his wife, Bola Obasanjo, at the service.

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun Follows Gbenga Daniel's Footsteps
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-23
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Olusegun Obasanjo is proposed as a mediator by the opposition.

le Nigérian Olusegun Obasanjo proposé comme médiateur par l’opposition – IWACU
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi·BurundiBurundi· 2026-07-07
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was among the dignitaries at the ceremony.

Nigerian Army vows to defeat foreign jihadists at borders
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-07
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