Tag: olusegun obasanjo
Reuben Fasoranti: The teacher who shaped leaders and fought for Nigeria’s democracy
The late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, devoted more than seven decades to education, public service and the struggle…
From Pyrates confraternity to campus killings: The story behind Brymo’s cultism allegations against Soyinka, Obasanjo & Gani Adams
There are names that belong to history, and there are questions that refuse to remain in the past.…
October 10 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo Lands in Washington for Historic White House Visit
On October 10, 1977, Nigerian Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo, flew into Washington, D.C., landing at the…
September 21 in Nigerian History: General Obasanjo Lifted Ban on Politics
On September 21, 1978, General Olusegun Obasanjo, Head of the Federal Military Government, announced the lifting of the…
September 6 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo Asked Atiku to leave FEC Chamber over EFCC Report
On September 6, 2006, President Olusegun Obasanjo asked Vice President Atiku Abubakar to leave the Federal Executive Council…
From Partners to Enemies: 6 Major Reasons Atiku and Obasanjo Fell Out
The feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar is widely regarded as Nigeria’s longest-running political rivalry between a…
July 12 in Nigerian History: George Bush and Obasanjo Agree on Charles Taylor Exile Deal in Abuja
On July 12, 2003, United States President George W. Bush and Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo agreed on an…
June 20 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo, Bush Meet at White House to Deepen Ties
On Thursday, June 20, 2002, former President Olusegun Obasanjo held high-level talks with U.S. President George W. Bush…
June 15 in Nigerian history: How Olusegun Obasanjo Was Released From Yola Maximum Prison
On June 15, 1998, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was released from Yola Maximum Prison in Adamawa State. General…
June 5 in Nigerian history: Niger Delta Development Commission was established
June 5, 2000: Obasanjo Announces the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) On June 5, 2000, the Obasanjo administration…
May 29: Today in Nigeria history, Olusegun Obasanjo took office as civilian president
On this day, May 29 1999, Ogun-born politician, Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the President of Nigeria in…
May 2: Today in Nigeria history, court ruled that ex-President Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo went into hiding over corruption charges
Workers agreed to release nearly 100 foreigners hostages held on rigs Court ruled that ex-President Obasanjo's daughter, Iyabo…