Tagged ‘olusegun obasanjo’

Woman Scorned, Pardon Granted | Lessons from Vicki Pryce & Diepriye Alamieyeseigha

Woman Scorned, Pardon Granted | Lessons from Vicki Pryce & Diepriye Alamieyeseigha

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Not So Sweet Revenge…
When relationships end, there’s always that one party who is left to wonder why life has dealt them such a serious blow. This tends to be followed by incessant self-questioning and doubt. On some days, they

Uche Pedro, Founder of Bella Naija joins Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Founder of Africa2.0 – Mamadou Toure and CEO of Sahara Energy Group – Tonye Cole for AN EVENING WITH LEADERS at Social Media Week Lagos | 19th February 2013

Uche Pedro, Founder of Bella Naija joins Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Founder of Africa2.0 – Mamadou Toure and CEO of Sahara Energy Group – Tonye Cole for AN EVENING WITH LEADERS at Social Media Week Lagos | 19th February 2013

Monday, February 18th, 2013

It’s a brand new week! Hope yours is going well so far.
Social Media Week Lagos kicks off today. I am so excited about it because in the almost 7 years (yes, it’s been that long!) since I founded BellaNaija…

Africa 2.0 & Social Media Week Lagos present “An Evening with the Leaders” – Tuesday 19th February 2013 | Delegation Headed by Olusegun Obasanjo

Africa 2.0 & Social Media Week Lagos present “An Evening with the Leaders” – Tuesday 19th February 2013 | Delegation Headed by Olusegun Obasanjo

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Pan-African Civil Society Organization Africa 2.0 in partnership with Social Media Week Lagos will be co-hosting an event themed An Evening with the Leaders…. The event will be held at the prestigious Porsche Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Tuesday

Jonathan, Obasanjo & Otedola meet in Aso Rock

Jonathan, Obasanjo & Otedola meet in Aso Rock

Monday, February 4th, 2013

For several months, news about a rift between President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo… have made the news headlines. The two have openly criticized each other’s approaches to governance on several grounds, especially the Boko Haram insurgency. However,

Protecting the African Woman by Blurring the Gender Lines

Protecting the African Woman by Blurring the Gender Lines

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Oluremi Obasanjo’s ‘Bittersweet: My Life with Obasanjo’ is one of the essential African books. Not in the same breath as literary masterpieces like Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ or Adichie’s ‘Purple Hibiscus’ or biographical standard bearers like Soyinka’s ‘Ibadan:  The Penkelemes…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo faults Goodluck Jonathan’s Approach to Tackling Boko Haram in CNN Interview

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo faults Goodluck Jonathan’s Approach to Tackling Boko Haram in CNN Interview

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a recent interview with CNN has said the President Goodluck Jonathan… administration had not been reaching out enough to the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. He said that Jonathan should adopt a a

“Obasanjo’s house that’s razed by fire will become more beautiful” Ex-President Obasanjo’s Comical Reaction to House Fire

“Obasanjo’s house that’s razed by fire will become more beautiful” Ex-President Obasanjo’s Comical Reaction to House Fire

Friday, December 28th, 2012

On Thursday 27th December 2012, it was reported that a section of the Abeokuta Hilltop mansion of former President Olusegun Obasanjo… was gutted by fire. The fire which was said to have started barely 20 minutes after Obasanjo left the

BN Bytes: Ex-President Obasanjo dances in Ghana | Gangnam Style?

BN Bytes: Ex-President Obasanjo dances in Ghana | Gangnam Style?

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

It’s a hot Thursday afternoon in Lagos so check out something cute to lighten up your day or not…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo… was in Ghana a few days ago. He led the ECOWAS team tasked with monitoring the

As She Prepares to Pass the Miss Universe Crown to the Next Queen, BN Beauty Spotlights African Queen, Leila Lopes’ Tenure in Photos

As She Prepares to Pass the Miss Universe Crown to the Next Queen, BN Beauty Spotlights African Queen, Leila Lopes’ Tenure in Photos

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

History was made on Monday 12th September 2011 when Angolan beauty hopeful, Leila Lopes won the coveted title of Miss Universe… at the age of 25 – She was the first woman from her country to win.
In just 13

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Publicly Kneels Down to Greet Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Publicly Kneels Down to Greet Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

A rather unusual but interesting piece of news that seems to be trending this morning is that of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, kneeling down to greet his former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo….
Atiku and Obasanjo,