The unforeseen twinning of Tinubu and OBJ
Recently, a photograph of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, was all over the Internet. The world has however been left to hazard only guesses on the subject of
‘Why many clerics can’t make leaders accountable to Nigerians’
No nation develops above its culture. Culture is a very powerful thing. So powerful that it is what determines how we live our lives. Nations and tribes have their own cultures.
Nigeria’s disintegration will be costlier, Obasanjo warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, stated that regardless of the happenings in Nigeria, he would continue to work for the unity, peace, security and progress of the country.
Unstable economy, ineffective ban on importation crippling furniture industry
Stakeholders in the furniture sector have lamented the impact of unstable policies of government and the ineffective enforcement of ban on importation of furniture as the bane of the industry.
Obasanjo, Okowa, task Olu of Warri on nation buildingÂ
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to work for the unity of Nigeria.
Obasanjo, Atiku offer path to Nigeria’s survival
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have at separate occasions weighed in on the challenges confronting Nigeria.
Why insurgency, uprising thrive, by Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said Nigeria’s increasing population is assuming a worsening trend, which keeps him awake at night...
Obasanjo visits Dapo Abiodun, condoles with gov over father’s death
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, over the death of his father, Pa Emmanuel Abiodun.
Apprehension over return of toll gates on highways
Nigerians have expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to reintroduce toll collections on designated dual carriageways across the country. While some Nigerians support the move....
Buhari, Obasanjo, SGF mourn Ahmed Joda
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, paid tribute to pioneer civil servant, great statesman and patriot, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, who died after a prolonged illness in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State at the age
The population question in Nigeria
Going by rising inflation particularly of food items, high unemployment and increasing poverty in Nigeria, it is hardly surprising that a debate on the country’s population has been simmering lately.
Weep not for Abba Kyari Â
This is not a lamentation on Abba Kyari and what the nation and FBI would like to do with him. Nor is it another opportunity to ask the governing party and indeed
Buhari’s ambition and the global poverty challenges
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked a group of experts to tell him how he can keep his promise to take 100 million out of poverty in ten years.