“I’m No Longer In Partisan Politics”, Obasanjo Tells PDP Delegation

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The PDP delegation was led by party chairman Iyorcha Ayu…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said he is no longer interested in partisan politics. He made the remark while meeting with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who paid a courtesy visit to his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun … Read more

2023: No Better Option Than Tinubu In The South – Fmr Borno Gov

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He described Tinubu as a leader of leaders…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Borno state, Senator Kashim Shettima has said for equity and justice, the South ought to produce Nigeria’s next president. Shettima, who was speaking at the Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu support group conference in Abuja on Monday, said if … Read more

Obasanjo, LCCI Excited Over Ocean City Island

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, LCCI Applauds Development Of Ocean City Island EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Lagos State Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI ) and others have applauded the development of a new Island christened Ocean City that would parade the tallest skyscrapers in Africa and an airport. Speaking … Read more

Akande Reveals Real Reason He Fled to London During Obasanjo’s Government

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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

How I Worked Against Obasanjo’s Third Term – Fmr. South Africa President

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…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 To Buhari: Why You Should Meet With Nnamdi Kanu

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He pointed out that Army’s tough response to pro-Biafra sentiment is “not the solution” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has opined that President Muhammadu Buhari needs to meet with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before the current crisis gets out of hand. According to him, … Read more

Lamido: Obasanjo Encouraged Me To Believe In Nigeria’s Unity

Lamido: Obasanjo Encouraged Me To Believe In Nigeria's Unity

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

Update: Obasanjo, Yoruba Monarchs In Benin Demand Asylum For Igboho

Lawyer, Update: Obasanjo, Yoruba Monarchs In Benin Demand Asylum For Igboho

Igboho was arrested with his wife, Ropo but the Cour De’appal De Cotonou ordered release of the Germany-based wife of the activist, saying there were no allegations against her. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and some Yoruba-speaking monarchs in Benin Republic have been reported to be mounting pressure on President Patrice Talon and other top government … Read more

Obasanjo Addresses IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators

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“In this age and time that we are talking about the reintegration of Africa for economic development, disintegration of any country will be almost idiotic” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed proponents of the Yoruba and Biafra nations, saying it is “almost idiotic” to push for Nigeria’s disintegration at a period that Africa gears towards … Read more

“He Is Not The Buhari I Used To Know” – Obasanjo Breaks Silence About ‘Cloned Buhari’ Rumour

There has been this controversy surrounding the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari about him being cloned. The president has proven beyond all doubts that he isn’t JIbril of Sudan Chief Olusegun Obasanjo spoke about the issue in a zoom meeting yesterday with Toyin Falola YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Gov Abiodun Welcomes … Read more

How I Was Saved From Being Killed During 1976 Coup — Obasanjo

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Olusegun Obasanjo Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he was saved from being killed by whiskers during the February 13, 1976 military coup, Eko hot blog gathered. Obasanjo, on Sunday disclosed that General Olu Bajowa (Rtd) was the one who saved him from the bullets of Lieutenant Colonel Buka Dimka. According to Obasanjo, who … Read more

Ghana Will Thrive Under Akufo-Addo – Obasanjo Writes

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11TH DECEMBER, 2020 Ex Nigerian Military and Civilian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, wrote a congratulatory a letter to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, over his reelection. In a letter dated December 10, 2020, Obasanjo said, “Let me hasten to congratulate you, the government, and the people of Ghana on the successful conduct of the Ghanaian … Read more

Obasanjo And I Can Never Be Friends – Gani Adams

  EKOHOTBLOG  , 8th December, 2020 Popular Yoruba Chief and Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has revealed reason he won’t reconcile his differences with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Adams, in a rejoinder, called the former Nigerian leader’s comment “weighty”. The Aare said he decided to respond in order to clear the … Read more

Owu People Do Not Steal ― Obasanjo

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Olusegun Obasanjo Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday affirmed that Owu people are industrious and enterprising and nobody from the kingdom could be accused of stealing. Obasanjo said this at the 29th Owu National Convention held at the palace of Owu Kuta in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State. According to … Read more

Why I Turned Down Gani Adam’s Request To Visit Me —Obasanjo

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Olusegun Obasanjo, Gani Adams Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday dismissed insinuation he had a feud with the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams. Obasanjo, who reacted to the rumour of bad blood between the pair via a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said he visited the chieftain of the … Read more

Fmr. President Obasanjo Jets Out To Ethiopia ‘For Mediation’

Obasanjo Expresses Concern Over Population Explosion In Nigeria

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Nigeria’s ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo is on his way to Ethiopia to mediate in the conflict between the government and the northern Tigray region, his spokesman has said. “He is on his way to Addis Ababa for talks,” Kehinde Akinyemi confirmed to AFP on Monday. “He is going there for mediation,” Akinyemi said on … Read more