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NESG condemns FG's N3.5tn budget for education, health
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GDP under Obasanjo, Jonathan better than Tinubu’s govt — PDP chieftain

A Peoples Democratic Party presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has criticised the economic performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He said Nigeria’s economy is significantly weaker than it was under previous governments and challenged top economic officials to publicly defend their record. Olawepo-Hashim spoke during an interview on Channels Television, where he addressed the […]

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Obasanjo, others to open Inter-African trade fair today

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the Intra-African Trade Fair Advisory Council, will today join Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and other global leaders to officially open the 2025 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Algeria. The African Export-Import Bank, the African Union Commission, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat announced […]

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Obasanjo explains reasons for testifying at Mambilla arbitration in France

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained his reasons for voluntarily testifying at the ongoing Mambilla Power Project arbitration in France. He clarified that no one asked him to testify, including President Tinubu, as had been speculated. Obasanjo emphasized that his decision was entirely his own, and he did not discuss his intention to testify with […]

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Obasanjo aide slams ‘disrespectful’ NNPCL invitation

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited over an invitation extended to him for a tour of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. Obasanjo labeled the invitation as disrespectful, implying that it lacked the proper regard for his status and contributions to the nation. The invitation for tour of the […]

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NNPC rejected Dangote’s $750m offer to manage Nigeria’s refineries – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation rejected a $750 million offer from billionaire Aliko Dangote to manage the Port Harcourt refinery. According to Obasanjo, the deal was turned down despite its potential to improve the refinery’s operations. He made this disclosure in an exclusive interview with Channels Television. The […]

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Nigeria’s FX reserves rose to $45bn under my leadership – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has shared insights on how he increased the country’s foreign reserves from a mere $3.7 billion to $45 billion during his eight-year presidency. In an interview with News Central aired on Thursday, Obasanjo revealed that he inherited a significant debt burden when he took office. At that time, Nigeria’s total […]

Ex-minister faults Obasanjo on Mambilla power project
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Ex-minister faults Obasanjo on Mambilla power project

A former minister for power and steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, called the claim that he mismanaged the Mambilla power plant “baseless, false, and malicious.” According to The Punch, he made a strong and thorough denial of former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s claim in a statement on Sunday, claiming it was unworthy of note. Agunloye was accused by Obasanjo of […]

Obasanjo, Soludo arrive Kinshasa for DRC-Nigeria business summit
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Obasanjo, Soludo arrive Kinshasa for DRC-Nigeria business summit

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, have arrived at Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo for the meeting of the DRC/Nigeria Business Council scheduled to start on Saturday. According to Channels, Obasanjo left Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, for a two-hour chartered flight to Kinshasa with the Executive Secretary, National […]

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Obasanjo blames political leaders for food insecurity

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed that farmers are not to be blamed for food insecurity in the country but political leaders.   Naija News reported that the Obasanjo made this known on Sunday at a lecture organized to mark his 86th birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as he emphasized that farmers should not […]