Olusegun Obasanjo News, Pictures & Buzz

State of the Nation: Obasanjo becoming a public nuisance - Eriye  The Nation NewspaperPolitical analyst and Sunday Editor of The Nation Newspapers, Festus Eriye, joined by Senior Correspondent Dare Odufowokan to discuss, Former President ...

Arrest Obasanjo now, Group tells Buhari  Pulse NigeriaThe group wants Obasanjo arrested ahead of the general election.

African elections must reflect people’s will —Obasanjo  The PunchFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, said elections must reflect the will of the people for the citizens to reap the dividends of demo...

Buhari signs law banning discrimination against persons with disability  Premium TimesPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday signed into law a legislation that will henceforth criminalise common discriminations against persons with ...

Elections: Buhari resumes nationwide campaign as he arrives Sokoto  The Eagle OnlineThe Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, was agog on Wednesday when a mammoth crowd trooped to await the arrival of President ...

A primer for democracy in Africa  DW (English)For most experts, it is a given that lack of democracy stunts economic growth. But how can sustainable democracies be ensured throughout Africa? A new book ...

How Babangida caused division between Atiku, Obasanjo – TY Danjuma  Premium TimesA former Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Danjuma, said former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, manipulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his ...

Atiku not a Messiah but will do better than Buhari - Obasanjo  Premium TimesAtiku not a saint - Obasanjo [VIDEO]  Daily Post NigeriaIf APC’s records are examined, its leaders will be thrown into hell —Obasanjo  The PunchObasanjo to embark on foreign tour for Atiku  Legit.ngAtiku Better than Buhari, Obasanjo Insists  THISDAY NewspapersView full coverage on Google News

Danjuma alleges plot to rig elections with Police, Army  Pulse NigeriaHe called on Nigerians to not sell their votes to politicians as it would amount to selling their birthright.

Obasanjo Rocks Indian Turban While Speaking With Atiku's Wife, Titi – Nairaland News  Nigerian BulletinFormer President, Olusegun Obasanjo was recently seen wearing an Indian Turban as he addressed Titi Abubakar, wife of PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku...

PDP tackles Osun APC over attack on OBJ  Premium TimesThe Peoples Democratic Party has lashed out at the All Progressives Congress in Osun State for criticising former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his ...

African governments must promote inclusive development - Dr Bawumia  GhanaWebVice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the need for governments particularly African governments to involve citizens in the development ...

Obasanjo lacks dignity –Sagay  The PunchTobi Aworinde, Abuja. The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has criticised former President Olusegun ...

What Happened When Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan and Saraki Met  AllAfrica.comLabour unions have rejected the call by the National Council of State - attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate ...

NLC fumes as council of state fixes minimum wage at N27,000  The PunchJohn Ameh, Abuja The National Council of State on Tuesday fixed N27, 000 as the new National Minimum Wage. The figure is N3, 000 short of the N30...

Obasanjo: 'Disputed elections are better than no elections'  DW (English)In an exclusive interview ahead of Nigeria's elections, former president Olusegun Obasanjo talked to DW about why he feels there are reasons to celebrate ...

FLASHBACK: Five Times Obasanjo 'Worshipped' Buhari Before Embarking On Letter-Writing Spree  SaharaReporters.comIn the same interview where obasanjo declared his support public for Buhari, Obasanjo said Buhari has everything it takes to lead the country in terms of ...

It's a shame having Buhari as president – Eedris Abdulkareem  Premium TimesAce Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, on Monday, reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's outburst against President Muhammadu Buhari and ...

Obasanjo benefitted from my father’s death —MKO Abiola’s son  VanguardJamiu Abiola, a son to late MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for ...

30 presidential candidates tackle Obasanjo  Daily TrustThirty presidential candidates under the auspices of Patriotic Presidential Forum (PPF), yesterday, tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo who attacked ...

ChinweOfoha2: RT @yemi_adebowale: “Buhari is sick in the spirit, body and soul. Let’s beg him to go and rest. He has tried his best. Let give chance to a…

el_suraj: RT @GuardianNigeria: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo insists that PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will perform twice bette…

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9. African leaders were encouraged to seek their own independence based on the example of the independence movement in _____. A.Liberia B. Vietnam C. India D. China 10. Why did Africans not fight for independence from the colonial powers before the 1940s? A. After years of oppression at the hands of the Europeans, many Africans thought the Europeans were invincible. B. They did not have the necessary training, weapons, or ammunition. C.They preferred colonial rule to self rule. D. Colonial rule was far more fiar and humane earlier. 11. All of the following are results of colonialism on Africa's economy EXCEPT _____. A. poor infrastructure B. diversified economies C. mono-crop and/or mono-mineral economies D. unpredictable economies 12. The mono-crop or mono-mineral economy of many African colonies and former colonies results in _____. A. an unpredictable economy B. a decrease in food production in favor of creating a single raw material C. famine and starvation D. All of the answers are correct. 13. The African nation of Nigeria can be found _____. A. on the east coast of Africa B. in southern Africa C. in western Africa D. in central Africa 14. Freedom from British colonial rule was granted much more willingly to Nigeria because _____. A. Nigeria paid the full ransom price Britain demanded in exchange for its freedom B. the British had lost interest in the colony after depleting all its natural resources C. there were relatively fewer European settlers living there D. All of the answers are correct. 15. Which is NOT a problem Nigeria has faced post-independence? A. Corrupt government officials B.Increased disputes between the Muslims in the North and the Christians in the South C. Depletion of its oil reserves D. Political unrest as members of the various ethnic groups jostle for political control 16. Which of the following contributed to Nigeria's win over Biafra in the 1970 Biafran War? A. Biafra did not have enough agriculture to feed itself. B. The Soviet Union and Britain armed and supported the central Nigerian government in the war. C. The blockades and sanctions imposed by Nigeria during the war resulted in millions of Biafrans dying from starvation. D. All of the answers are correct. 17. Which of these adjectives best describe the Congo's attainment of independence from Belgium in 1960? A. Quick and easy B. Bloody and chaotic C. Peaceful and uneventful D. No answer is correct. 18. Who was the first elected prime minister of the Congo? A. Olusegun Obasanjo B. Patrice Lumumba C. Jerry John Rawlings D. Mobutu Sese Seko