Obasanjo
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the passing
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
19 Jan
The Presidency has debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu took some eminent Nigerians to Paris to testify in Nigeria's defense.
19 Jan
It has been confirmed that the duo of ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari were hurled to Paris, France
18 Jan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution through a Journalist’s Lens.
17 Jan
Former Akwa Ibom Governor, Victor Attah, has criticised Nigeria's federal structure, claiming that it blocked his efforts to provide uninterrupted electricity to his state during his tenure from 1999 to 2007. Attah revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo barred him from distributing power generated from a 191-megawatt plant funded by Akwa Ibom’s resources. The electricity,…
12 Jan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said he would forever remain grateful to the late US President Jimmy Carter for his significant role
10 Jan
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that his attitude of not keeping quiet on national and international issues led him to jail under the military junta of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also stated that the quest to save Nigeria from an imminent disintegration made him seek the…
4 Jan
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has revealed that former President Umaru Yar’Adua stopped the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries because his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo, did not follow due process. According to Falana, a consortium led by Dangote Oil had offered to buy the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries but the late Yar’Adua…
3 Jan
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Friday visited lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi following his earlier meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Farotimi, who recently returned from the Ekiti correctional center, has been an outspoken advocate for justice, human rights, and good governance. During the visit, Obi expressed his delight at finding Farotimi in high…
3 Jan
The Nationalists Movement (NM) has thrown its weight behind former President Olusegun Obasanjo's recent claims about the Nigerian National
2 Jan
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to embark on a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery (PHR) following his earlier criticism. NNPCL offered the invitation to Obasanjo on Thursday in a statement signed by the company's Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), Olufemi Soneye. Soneye was responding to Obasanjo’s…
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Coca-Cola has opened a new Packaging Collection Hub in Lagos, Nigeria, with the capacity to process up to 13,000 metric tons of plastic bottles per year. The facility aims to boost plastic recycling efforts in the country, contributing to cleaner communities, creating local jobs, and contributing to Nigeria’s plastics recycling infrastructure. It also seeks to…
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A leading Nigerian technology company, Chedaro, has launched a digital skills scholarship programme aimed at equipping young Africans with critical skills to participate in the continent's growing digital economy. Tagged "Equip by Chedaro," the three-month intensive training programme will focus on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, web development, and blockchain technology. The initiative…
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The FCT Police Command has successfully recovered a Lexus GS460, 2016 model, stolen at gunpoint along the Kubwa Expressway on January 30, 2025. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the recovery, adding that the vehicle was located with the help of digital tracking technology. She urged residents to install tracking devices in their vehicles to…
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Southampton manager Ivan Juric has lauded Joe Aribo’s versatility and commitment after the Nigerian midfielder’s important role in the team’s 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Aribo, who has primarily played in midfield this season, was asked to play in an unfamiliar left centre-back position due to a string of injuries to Southampton's…
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The Korean Culture Centre and its Nigerian counterpart came together to create an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration. The evening unfolded as a vibrant cocktail of cultural exchange, filled with lively games and opportunities for networking. The gathering not only promoted cultural awareness but also strengthened ties between the two communities, leaving everyone with cherished…
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Nigeria’s music industry continues to make waves on the global stage, with several artistes earning one of the most prestigious accolades in the entertainment world, the Grammy Awards. Over the years, musicians with Nigerian roots have showcased their talent, winning Grammys across different categories. Here is a list of Nigerian-rooted artistes who have clinched the…
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France’s Nassourdine Imavov delivered the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night, knocking out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the second round of their UFC Saudi Arabia main event. Competing in a non-title bout for the first time since 2019, the Nigerian-born New Zealand mixed martial artist was seeking to re-establish himself…
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The much-anticipated 67th Grammy Awards is set to take centre stage, celebrating the finest talents in the music industry. The event, organised by the Recording Academy, will honour outstanding achievements in music performance and production. When and where is the event happening? The grand ceremony will take place on Sunday, 2nd February 2025, at the…
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The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concerns over the alarming drug abuse among secondary school students. While addressing students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Rumukwuta in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zonal Coordinator NAFDAC, Oligbu Chukwuma,…