[JUST IN] Burnt Benue Farmland: Obasanjo Makes Strong Vow EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday vowed that those responsible for the destruction of his farmland in Benue State will be apprehended and prosecuted. It would be recalled that hoodlums on Saturday afternoon razed Obasanjo’s mango farm in Howe community, … Read more
A huge mango plantation belonging to former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been burnt down by unknown hoodlums at Howe community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state. Vanguard gathered that the 140 hectares plantation was torched at about 2 pm on Saturday by the arsonists following probable disagreements with the locals over compensation … Read more
Abdulsalami has revealed what Obasanjo told him after he released him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo threatened to sue the military government after he was released from prison. Abubakar, who was military head of state between 1998 and 1999, released all … Read more
Ogun Housing Scheme: Obasanjo Hails Gov. Abioduns’ Stride Eko Hot Blog reports that a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the giant strides of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in the housing sector as a milestone that will help the country realise its housing for all policy. Chief Obasanjo said this … Read more
Ozekhome Disagrees with Ex-President Obasanjo Over ‘Oil Belongs to Nigeria, Not Niger Delta’ Statement EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s declaration that the Niger Delta cannot claim the crude oil found in the region has been disputed by Nigeria’s Senior Advocate, Chief Mike Ozekhome. In a six-page letter to Niger Delta elder … Read more
Ex-President attacked for saying Nigeria owns oil in Niger Delta EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been mocked for his answer to a letter written by Edwin Clark, a Niger Delta leader. Obasanjo responded on Tuesday, declaring that the oil in the region belongs to the entire Nigerian people. According to … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied claims of hating the people of Niger Delta origin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obasanjo through an open letter replied the accusations of Chief Edwin Clark, the Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ijaw National Congress. Clark had on Wednesday, through an … Read more
Obasanjo has explained why he will never support Yoruba Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he will never support Yoruba Nation. Obasanjo who spoke when leaders of socio-cultural organisations met at a retreat on inclusive security organised by the Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Vision Africa reaffirmed … Read more
Buhari Government and Obasanjo have been in war of words over state of the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari led government administration and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have been in war of words over the growing insecurity in the country and the state of the nation. Ex-President Obasanjo had on … Read more
I fled to London to save my life, avoid serving in Obasanjo’s govt – Akande EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Bisi Akande, a former All Progressives Congress, APC, Interim National Chairman, has stated that he went to London to escape serving in former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s cabinet. He stated that he feared for his … Read more
Buhari and Obasanjo have reacted to the death of Soun of Ogbomosho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo have reacted to the death of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, Buhari condoled with the family of His … Read more
How Obasanjo’s diabolical double-cross cost Akande his second term – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari recalled on Thursday in Lagos how former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s devious double-cross cost Chief Bisi Akande his bid for a second term. He spoke at the public presentation of Akande’s autobiography, “My Participations,” hosted at the … Read more
Obasanjo reveals deep secret he shared with late Justice Babalakin EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, has revealed a deep secret he shared with Justice Bolarinwa Oyegoke Babalakin, who died on Saturday. On Saturday, Justice Babalakin died at the age of 94. Obasanjo revealed in a condolence letter to … Read more
…Mbeki said he called the former Nigerian leader to discussed the issue with him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another revelation on the failed third term bid of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has surfaced. Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, has disclosed how he and Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Head of State of Nigeria, worked … Read more
Obasanjo, U.S. envoy arrive Addis to broker Ethiopian ceasefire Widespread hunger is also reported in the neighbouring regions of Amhara and Afar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and US Special Envoy Jeffrey Feltman are in Addis Abeba to relaunch peace negotiations and broker a cease-fire in Ethiopia’s year-long war. Ethiopian … Read more
Senator blames Obasanjo, Yar’dua, Goodluck Jonathan on debts burden, exonerates Buhari. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, a senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Wednesday, has blamed the three former presidents; Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’adua and Goodluck Jonathan governments for Nigeria’s debt burden. EkoHotBlog gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the Federal Government’s plan to source for fresh loans, saying borrowing to accumulate debt for the next generation is criminal. Speaking to Channels Television on the sidelines of an event in South Africa, Obasanjo noted that if the existing debt is left unserviced or unpaid, it might become … Read more
In spite of Nigeria’s alarming insecurity, former President Olusegun Obasanjo still believe in the country’s unity, such that he encouraged ex-governor of Jigawa State, Alh. Sule Lamido to be more patriotic. Former governor of Jigawa State, Alh. Sule Lamido has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, reinforced his faith in Nigeria despite the appalling situation. … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Obasanjo’s workers in Ogun. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than three persons said to be workers of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Ogun State. It was gathered that the workers were abducted on Wednesday evening at Kobape community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government … Read more
Obasanjo says he is an addicted Squash player. According to Olusegun Obasanjo, one-time Military President and two-time Executive President of Nigeria, the grace of God and Squash game are the secrets behind his longevity. The 84-year old former president made the revelation during the finals of the third Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Championship held in … Read more