The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s performance, describing his administration as subpar in the two years since he assumed office. The party also accused the governor of engaging in extra-budgetary spending and dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent commendation of Adeleke’s achievements. At a press briefing in Osogbo on Thursday, APC’s …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to ignore his predecessors’ shortcomings and continue to work for the progress of Yoruba race. Speaking before the inauguration of 2.7kilometre old garage-Lameco road in Osogbo yesterday, the ex-president said the governor, whom many have underrated is performing well and also dancing gracefully. According to him, the achievements of …

In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤: Essays by Ulli Beier, edited by Wole Ogundele, (2001) Horst Ulrich Beier, famously known as Ulli Beier, had an engaging narrative about the power and powerlessness of dogs. He entitled the narrative, Dog Magic of Yoruba Hunters. In it, Beier …

The ancient city of Kano yesterday witnessed an extraordinary gathering of top serving and former Nigerian leaders, captains of industry, diplomats, business moguls and high political chieftains for the historic wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, and Fahad, son of Katsina business mogul, Dahiru Mangal, …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the Government House in Akure ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 16 November. Aiyedatiwa, a member of the All Progressives Congress, assumed the governorship following the passing of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in 2023 after a prolonged illness. The visit was highlighted in images shared on the …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu and other dignitaries are set to grace the launch of the book “The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun”, scheduled for Wednesday. In a Monday statement, the Peacebuilding & Human Development Centre, invited the public to the book launch which will be held at the …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged affluent Nigerians to assist in reducing the effects of the current economic hardship on the less privileged Nigerians. Obasanjo made the call at the celebration of the 25th edition of the Omo Olowu Day celebration at the weekend, which was held at the Oba Odeleye Park, Oke-Sokori in Abeokuta. The former president also tasked …

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised governments in Africa to do more on sustaining policies, lamenting that policy somersaults have been the major hindrances to achieving food security among others in the continent. The former President disclosed that the hunger crisis in the country and the continent would not have been this worse if the culture of policy continuity …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Chief of Army Staff, Gen. T. Y. Danjuma (retd), have decried the dwindling quality and standard of leadership in Nigeria. The two statesmen spoke when members of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), paid them courtesy visits in Abeokuta and Lagos respectively. While Obasanjo promised to be the patron of the group, asking it to …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, said he has always secretly admired former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon because he was one of a few global leaders who got celebrated in their lifetime. Obasanjo gave the glowing tribute at the opening ceremony of a four-day international conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) in Abuja. Gowon’s rise to …