Olusegun Obasanjo

Account for $5bn Abacha loot – Court orders Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, BuhariAccount for $5bn Abacha loot – Court orders Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari

Account for $5bn Abacha loot – Court orders Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari

  An Abuja Federal High Court, in a historic judgment, ordered the disclosure of the spending details of about USD$5…

2 years ago
Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Paradigm Shift for Nigeria’s DevelopmentFuel Subsidy Removal: A Paradigm Shift for Nigeria’s Development

Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Paradigm Shift for Nigeria’s Development

In a nation grappling with the persistent challenge of eliminating fuel-based subsidies, Nigeria stands at a crucial crossroads. Since the…

2 years ago
PDP governors raise alarm over Nigeria’s rising debts profilePDP governors raise alarm over Nigeria’s rising debts profile

PDP governors raise alarm over Nigeria’s rising debts profile

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have cautioned the the All Progressives Congress (APC) -…

4 years ago
‘ Nigeria is better together for all’, Obasanjo condemns agitators of secession‘ Nigeria is better together for all’, Obasanjo condemns agitators of secession

‘ Nigeria is better together for all’, Obasanjo condemns agitators of secession

Ex-Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday condemned agitators of disintegration of the country , stressing that it will be…

4 years ago
Ex-president Obasanjo tests negative for COVID-19Ex-president Obasanjo tests negative for COVID-19

Ex-president Obasanjo tests negative for COVID-19

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has tested negative to Covid-19. The ex- President took the test last Friday, August…

5 years ago
Magu, maggots and Maga dogs | By Festus AdedayoMagu, maggots and Maga dogs | By Festus Adedayo

Magu, maggots and Maga dogs | By Festus Adedayo

Again, the system felled Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week. It had…

5 years ago
Obasanjo’s $16bn Power Project: EFCC Begins Probe, Arrest FourObasanjo’s $16bn Power Project: EFCC Begins Probe, Arrest Four

Obasanjo’s $16bn Power Project: EFCC Begins Probe, Arrest Four

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday  detained two top officials of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company…

6 years ago
SERAP reacts to $16bn power projects, backs EFCC’s decision to probe past govts’ spendingSERAP reacts to $16bn power projects, backs EFCC’s decision to probe past govts’ spending

SERAP reacts to $16bn power projects, backs EFCC’s decision to probe past govts’ spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has agreed that  “the reported probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

6 years ago
Fasoranti and rise of Nigeria’s un-Nigerian President | By Festus AdedayoFasoranti and rise of Nigeria’s un-Nigerian President | By Festus Adedayo

Fasoranti and rise of Nigeria’s un-Nigerian President | By Festus Adedayo

The killing on Friday of the daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, 94-year old leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba group, may…

6 years ago
The Festus Adedayo They Thought They Could Pull Down | By Festus AdedayoThe Festus Adedayo They Thought They Could Pull Down | By Festus Adedayo

The Festus Adedayo They Thought They Could Pull Down | By Festus Adedayo

I was just informed a few minutes ago of the withdrawal of the appointment offered me as the Special Adviser…

6 years ago