Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed rumours of his death circulating on social media, confirming that he is alive. He revealed that he recently woke up to false rumours of his death circulating on social media, expressing shock and disappointment over the deeply upsetting reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to work for the greatness of the country. He made the call in Abeokuta on Tuesday while receiving members of the League of Northern Democrats led by a former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau in his presidential Library home. “We must put the past behind us … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Obasanjo made this call at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Abuja, Obasanjo emphasised that Nigeria had all it needs to thrive. He echoed the sentiments of Methodist Prelate Dr Oliver … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, on Monday, visited the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The meeting was made public in a post on X by first lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi. According to Kukoyi, the former President and elder statesman was on a courtesy visit … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has reportedly arrested a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye. Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka made this known in a statement on Monday titled, “In pursuit of justice, productivity, under the rule of law.” It would be recalled that the anti-graft agency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, has said that he picked Umaru Yar’Adua as his successor despite knowing that he was ill because he believed that Yar’Adua was the best person for the job. Obasanjo made the statement in an interview with the BBC Hausa … Read more
Farooq Kperogi has revealed the Presidential candidates Obasanjo, IBB, and Abdulsalami are supporting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Media Scholar and public commentator Professor Farooq Kperogi has said former president Olusegun Obasanjo is supporting Peter Obi, presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party for the 2023 election. Kperogi also said former military Heads of State, General … Read more
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, said the love God has for the country is the reason why unacceptable things happen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo said he has a belief that God is a Nigerian. EDITOR’S PICKS Anxiety As Report Reveals How Price Of Kerosene Increased By 9.90% Osinbajo To Youths: … Read more
Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks. Obasanjo had said he made a huge mistake picking Atiku as a running mate in 1999. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag Tinubu To Court Over Academic Qualifications [JUST IN] 2023: Buhari Speaks On ‘Going For … Read more
Obasanjo said the aspirants lied to Nigerians and should not be voted in the forthcoming presidential election The former president argued that youths cannot afford the ₦40 million nomination form as claimed by the aspirants EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigerians not to support or vote … Read more
Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that the government of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was reluctant to find the killers of Bola Ige. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ige, former attorney-general of the federation during Obasanjo’s tenure, was killed on December 23, 2001. In his autobiography “My Participations” … Read more
The quest for a credible leader in the 2023 polls is already underway and there’s no dulling on the part of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Several names have been cited for the presidential race, although some of these people are yet to openly declare their interest in the race One of the Agitators for Yoruba Nation … Read more
Ayo Fayose has revealed what one of the past president of Nigeria told him about Chief Olabode George, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during their political tussle. Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, announced on Sunday that former President Olusegun Obasanjo orchestrated the imprisonment of Chief Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples … Read more
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that he was saved from being killed by whiskers during the February 13, 1976 military coup. Obasanjo disclosed that General Olu Bajowa (Rtd) was the one who saved him from the bullets of Lieutenant Colonel Buka Dimka. According to Obasanjo, who stated this at Igbotako in Okitipupa Local Government … Read more
Nigeria have been ruled by 10 Leaders after our independence that took place on 1st october 1960. Among these 10 Leaders, 7 of them were Military men, they attained this opportunity as a result of ‘coup D’etat’. Nigeria was under the rule of General Sani Abacha from 1993 – 1998, he was a prolific coup … Read more
Obasanjo has gotten married to five wives, unfortunately, three of his lovely wives are dead He has also divorced one of his wives At the moment is living happily with one of his wives called, Alice Bola. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the names of his five wives are named below: His Late wives- Stella … Read more
Many saw the retirement of these Senior Military Officers as a winch haunt by Obasanjo Obasanjo retired 65 senior Military Officers from service But Malu wasn’t retired by Obasanjo in 1999. EKO HOT BLOG Lieutenant General Victor Malu (late) was among the very few top Military Officers who survived the massive retirement of … Read more
You are not qualified to comment on Lekki shooting- Odi community leaders tell Obasanjo the community leaders recalled the Odi massacre carried out on November 20, 1999, by the Nigerian military on the predominantly Ijaw town of Odi in Bayelsa State over the indigenous rights to oil resources and environmental protection. Leaders of Odi community … Read more
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday expressed optimism for a better Nigeria. Obasanjo spoke in Akure, Ondo State capital at the launch of a book, authored by the leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti entitled ‘My Life, My Legacy’. The remark of Obasanjo, who was the … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday told youths in the country not to allow anybody to tell them that they are leaders of tomorrow, warning, “you are leaders today.” He urged them to be ambassadors for change, and to also drive the movement for freedom and justice in the country. He advised them to remain … Read more