ARTICLES RELATING TO OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

'W African drug smuggling aids extremists'

2013-02-01 10:24

Ex-UN chief Kofi Anna says drug smuggling in west Africa has aided extremists in a region where Islamists had taken control of northern Mali and risked destabilising other nations.

Senegal polls 'a lesson for African leaders'

2012-03-27 10:26

Former Nigerian leader Olesegun Obasanjo says Senegal's election, in which incumbent Abdoulaye Wade accepted defeat gracefully, is an example all African leaders should follow.

Wade: Africa envoy seeks compromise

2012-02-25 22:17

Africa's top envoy has proposed Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade retire in two years if he is re-elected, in a bid to stamp out tensions on the eve of the nation's most contentious polls yet.

Nothing should destroy Senegal – Obasanjo

2012-02-23 07:47

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, who is in Senegal to observe this weekend’s contentious election, has met opposition candidates in an effort to mediate a growing political standoff in that country.

Nigeria newspaper raided - cops hold 6

2011-10-12 20:47

Police in Nigeria have raided a newspaper office after detectives arrested four journalists over the publication of a purported letter from the nation's former president instructing its current leader to fire government officials.

Obasanjo leaves Ivory Coast

2011-01-10 12:47

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has left Ivory Coast after he tried to persuade sitting president Laurent Gbagbo to step down peacefully.

Ex-president punched at airport

2010-11-09 21:21

An unidentified man jumped into the personal car of Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo and punched him, say authorities.

Nigeria's religious rift widening

2010-05-17 23:00

The possible appointment of a Muslim as deputy to President Goodluck Jonathan has precipitated hostile reaction that further exposes Nigeria's deep Muslim-Christian sectarian rift.

Ex-Nigerian minister returns from exile

2010-05-05 14:13

A former Nigerian minister has been questioned by the country’s anti-corruption agency after returning from two years of self-imposed exile.

'Sick president should quit'

2010-01-22 08:30

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo says the country's sick leader should follow the "path of honour" and resign if he is too ill to lead.

Obasanjo aide jailed for graft

2009-10-28 09:26

A member of Nigeria's ruling party and associate of former president Olusegun Obasanjo has been sentenced to a total of 28 years in jail for corruption.

68 pardoned for Abacha 'coups'

2009-06-24 19:12

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has been expected to grant a full pardon to dozens of Nigerians convicted of treason by military dictator Sani Abacha in the mid-1990s, says a senior official.

 

Graft: Nigerian watchdog jails 2

2012-10-05 15:02

Two officers at the body which investigates corruption in Nigeria have been jailed for five years for demanding a $640 bribe from a local government official, the watchdog says.

Senegal awaits results after election

2012-02-27 07:40

Senegal is awaiting results after an election in which incumbent Abdoulaye Wade, who is seeking to extend his rule with a disputed third term, was greeted by jeers as he cast his ballot.

Obasanjo meets with Senegal govt

2012-02-24 07:50

Nigeria’s former president has met with Senegalese opposition leaders, including pop star and former president aspirant Youssou Ndour, in an effort to broker a solution to the country’s political malaise.

Obasanjo heads to Senegal to calm tension

2012-02-22 07:57

Africa's top envoy is expected in Senegal ahead of tense weekend polls, with the opposition hoping he can talk 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade out of seeking a third term.

Obasanjo - increase regional integration

2011-09-26 21:43

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and member of the Africa Progress Panel, has called upon African leaders to accelerate regional integration to boost development.

Obasanjo surprise Ivory Coast visit

2011-01-09 17:51

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo made an unannounced visit to Ivory Coast for a private meeting with the country's defiant president in a final effort to get him to cede power.

Top Nigerian in Halliburton graft case

2010-10-13 21:46

A personal aide to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo stands accused of money laundering in a case involving massive bribes paid by a former Halliburton Co subsidiary.

Nigeria drops ex-anti-graft chief's case

2010-05-05 22:04

Authorities have dropped their case against the former head of the Nigerian anti-graft body, who was on trial for failing to declare his assets while in office, his lawyer has told AFP.

Nigeria wants Obasanjo aide freed

2010-04-01 11:48

The Nigerian government has asked for charges to be dropped against the former head of its anti-graft body who is on trial for failing to declare his assets while in office, his lawyer says.

Some countries not viable

2009-11-15 22:53

African states must integrate immediately or some will not survive.

Yar'Adua off to Brazil

2009-07-29 10:30

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua is expected in Brazil for a lightning-fast visit to be held while his army wages a brutal offensive against suspected members of a radical Islamic sect.

Militant leader arrested

2009-06-24 14:06

The leader of a Nigerian militant group in the oil rich Niger Delta Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has been arrested, a separate rebel movement has announced.

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