Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned that democracy is dying in Africa, stressing that its decline stems from an alignment with African values and realities. Obasanjo’s concern was echoed somewhat by the former secretary general of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, who warned that military incursion in governance especially in sub Saharan Africa…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo who turned 88 on Wednesday. “I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. “Providence has…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over growing the poor reading culture among young Nigerians, saying the trend could erode the nation’s literary heritage. He stated this in his speech at the monthly ‘Reading/Writers Dialogue’ of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), FCT chapter, on Saturday in Abuja. The two-time Nigerian leader and prolific…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says it is sad that the rank of the nation’s patriotic leadership is fast depleting by the loss of its dedicated and resourceful patriots. Obasanjo expressed his concern while responding to Edwin Clark’s death in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta on Tuesday….
President Bola Tinubu on Monday described the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Chief Herbert Wigwe, as an excellent and visionary builder of people and institutions. Tinubu made the remark on Monday during a memorial service in honour of the chief executive officer, his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizi, who all died in February 2024…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atiku was accompanied on the visit by former Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River and Aminu Tambuwal, a former Sokoto State governor. Abubakar and his team were received at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the assertion on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2024 Conference, organised by the Bible Society of various countries across the world, hosted by Nigeria in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
