BREAKING: Obasanjo Speaks On Agitation For Yoruba Nation

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Obasanjo has spoken about the agitation for the Yoruba Nation in Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, said Nigeria will continue to exist no matter what happens. Obasanjo made the comment while speaking at the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria on … Read more

BREAKING: Obasanjo Meets Secondus Behind Closed Doors

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has on Thursday met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. The meeting is ongoing in Abeokuta, the Ogun … Read more

Man Dies After Fighting YABATECH For 41 Years

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A man has been reported dead after fighting Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for 41 years. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State-born pioneer President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Oladele, who secured victory after 41 years of battle with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, has been pronounced dead. His … Read more

JUST IN: Obasanjo Meets Beninese President Over Sunday Igboho’s Detention

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“Former President Obasanjo travelled to Zanzibar on August 1.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly met with Beninese President, Patrice Talon, over the arrest and detention of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, in the Francophone West African nation. Obasanjo, EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Sanwo-Olu, Bag Nomination For International Award

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Sanwo-Olu, Bag Nomination For International Award

It was gathered that the process of voting for the nominated persons had already commenced. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, have been nominated for an international award, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Nigerian leaders, EKO HOT BLOG reports, have been … Read more

2023: Obasanjo Denies Forming New Political Party

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Obasanjo declared that this report is false, maintaining that “there was no plan to float a new political party now or in near future.” Former President Obasanjo has denied rumours making the rounds that he is planning to form a new political party ahead of the 2023 general elections. Obasanjo said on Monday that his … Read more

Obasanjo Expresses Concern Over Population Explosion In Nigeria

Obasanjo Expresses Concern Over Population Explosion In Nigeria

The former president predicted that with the current geometric population growth, Nigeria may emerge as the world largest country by the year 3000. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed concern over the rising population in the country, noting that if proper measures are not put in place to control it, the country may land in … Read more

You Contributed To Current Chaos In Nigeria, Presidency Fires Back At Obasanjo

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“But let us put our money where our mouth is. Let Baba mind his thoughts and his language.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has hit out at the former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying the ex-President contributed to the current chaos in the country. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu … Read more

Again, Obasanjo writes Buhari Over Farmers-Herders Crisis

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again written a letter to President Buhari over the farmers-herders crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has highlighted how the Federal Government (FG) paved the way for the crisis between farmers and herders in the country. Obasanjo made this known in a letter addressed to President … Read more

Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan, Others To Meet Buhari Over Insecurity

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Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan of Sokoto, others have concluded plans to meet President Buhari over insecurity. Elder statesmen in the country under the aegis of the Committee for the Goodness of Nigeria (CGN) have concluded plans to meet President Muhammadu Buhari over the security challenges bewildering the country, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was made … Read more

Nigeria Is Flowing With Bitterness, Sadness, Says Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria is flowing with bitterness and sadness. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has described Nigeria as a country flowing with bitterness and sadness. Obasanjo made the comment while receiving a book titled, ‘The Man, The General and The President’ at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the … Read more

Obasanjo, Abdusalami, Ooni, Sultan, Others To Hold Meeting

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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, traditional leaders, and elder statesmen are set to hold a meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, traditional leaders, and elder statesmen are set to hold a meeting over the current security challenges bewildering the country. The Nigerian leaders are also expected to meet … Read more

What Obasanjo And I Discovered While Trying To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Students — Sheikh Gumi

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Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said the spate of kidnapping in the country is not unconnected with the fight between the Nigerian government and bandits. The cleric revealed that he and Obasanjo stood as negotiators in ensuring that the bandits released the students. Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said the spate … Read more

It’s Foolish For Jonathan, Buhari Govt To Pay Ransom To Kidnapppers – Obasanjo

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“Government has always paid ransom. Not only this government, even during Jonathan” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and that of his predecessor under Goodluck Jonathan are dishonest and disingenuous on the handling of insecurity in the country, especially as it regards kidnapping and abduction. The country has witnessed an … Read more

Nigeria Won’t Collapse Despite Troubling Security Situation – Obasanjo

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“Keep praying that the situation will only be threatening, but we won’t be overcome by it.” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the unsettling and precarious situation that the perennial and pervasive insecurity has left the country in will not lead to its implosion. Obasanjo said this on Wednesday during the 108th annual convention of the … Read more

Why Babangida Annulled June 12 Election ― Obasanjo

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Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed the reason behind the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by late philanthropist, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola well known as MKO Abiola. The ex-President said the annulment robbed Egbaland and Ogun State the rare privilege of having three of its prominent sons occupying … Read more

Details Of Obasanjo, Gumi Meeting Emerge

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Federal government must be proactive The agenda of the meeting between Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, has been disclosed. Recall that the former president met with the controversial cleric on Sunday at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The subject of the meeting is hinged on the state of the … Read more

Gumi Meets Obasanjo In Abeokuta Amid Pervasive Insecurity

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Gumi has been meeting with various stakeholders as part of efforts to address the security challenge Ahmad Gumi, renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, on Sunday met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo’s spokesman, confirmed the meeting. “I am not there and the meeting is still going on,” Akinyemi said when … Read more