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“Why I decided to choose Yar’Adua as my successor despite knowing he is ill” – Obasanjo

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A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he picked late ex-President, Musa Yar’Adua as his successor despite knowing he was ill.

He said he took the decision because medical advice showed that Yar’Adua, who had a kidney transplant, was fit to act as President.

Former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili were among those who contested for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket.

Obasanjo, however, settled for Yar’Adua, who died in office on May 5, 2010.
The ex-president in an interview with TheCable denied allegations he deliberately put up weak candidates for selfish interests.

He said, “I set up a committee headed by Dr. Olusegun Agagu, of blessed memory, to search for a successor. They considered many names and did an extensive assessment of all of them. They made their recommendation. Umaru was top on the list.
“Their biggest argument in his favour was that he had integrity and would not steal. The issues concerning his health were raised and I gave his medical reports to an expert for an opinion. Umaru’s name was redacted so that the expert would not know who it was and why I was seeking his opinion
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“After assessing the reports, he said the patient appeared to have done a kidney transplant and if that was the case, there was nothing to worry about and he would be as healthy as any other person. That was it. All insinuations that I knew he was going to die and that was why I supported him to be president were false. This is the true story I have told you.”

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“Has he forgotten that he is a role model for upcoming artistes?” – Netizens express disappointment over viral video of Burna Boy and Dprince exchanging pleasantries (Watch)

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Nigerian Afrobeat singers, Burna Boy and Dprince have stirred up massive reactions online with a viral video of the duo specially greeting themselves.

In the trending clip, Burna Boy and Dprince had met at an undisclosed location where they exchanged pleasantries in a weird and suspicious manner.

The two raised their hands to greet themselves in an odd way, which has left many questioning if they belong to a fraternity (cult group).

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See reactions below:

One Karo_Okogbe wrote, “D Prince dey behave like who just join cult newly

One Chuzee Bonano wrote, “This is disappointing. How can rich me be doing this? What’s the gain?

One Roga Amila wrote, “Nigeria celebrities influence 90% of bad characters to this generation

One Henry Combs147 wrote, “Say no to cultism

One Roman Ranking wrote, “Industry bad boy. Even Chief Priest dey dread Burna

One Babayegar wrote, “Na pøor man dey die for cult. If you like go use because of these ones join, you go die sara

One Fine_nenye wrote, “I pity who celebrities dey influence sha

One Babyfwesh1 wrote, “Rich men dey greet themselves, pøor man dey complain”.

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Burna Boy angrily leaves the stage as fan jumps at him at the Greater Lagos 2025, Gov Sanwo-Olu brings him back to perform (Video)

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Grammy Award winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, is one of the trending conversations online following a video of him at the just-concluded Greater Lagos Countdown 2025.

In the clip that has taken over the internet space, Burna Boy angrily leaves the stage as a overexcited fan jumps at him while he was performing yesterday night December 31st, 2024.

Recall that in a previous post, Intel Region reported that the event Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 was an event created by the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and top artistes like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Adekunle Gold and others performed.

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However, while Burna Boy was performing on stage, a fan jumped at the singer unprovoked, a development that did not sit down well with the singer, and had to leave the stage.

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However, Governor Sanwo-Olu brought him back on stage. See below (swipe to view more);

 

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“If someone had told me that I will see 2025, I will have called the person a big liar” – Actress Moyo Lawal pens touching note as she marks new chapter

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Nollywood Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, is marking her birthday today with a testimony of her trials and challenges.

In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she asserted that she is a shining example of no weapon fashioned against her as she stated that if anyone had told her that she will see 2025, she wouldn’t have called the person a liar. Moyo recalled that during her humbling reflection, she had asked God why her and he replied, letting her know she is one of his bravest soldiers.

Moyo said this reminded her that in her greatest times of testing and affliction, God is setting her up for the greatest display of his power and deliverance. She expressed gratitude to her amazing support system for holding her hands, wiping her tears and crying with her.

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“I am a shining example of no weapon fashioned against you shall prosper (Isiah 54:17). You know, with the trials I had to face, if anyone had told me that I would see 2025, I would have called the person a blatant liar.
I remember in one of my most humbling reflections, I asked God “Why me?” and he replied “Why not me?? You are one of my bravest soldiers and I will not burden you with what I know you can’t handle. This reminded me that in our greatest times of testing and affliction. God is setting us up for the greatest display of his power and deliverance.
However, I digress. It’s my birthday, and a new beginning has manifested. To everyone who held my hands, wiped my tears, and cried with me (yep, I have some very dramatic people in my life ). I THANK YOU. I have such an amazing support system that I thank the almighty God for every single day (well, most times when they are not being annoying. I am digressing again, sorry.
In fact, my people did such an amazing job that I healed so well and practically found my old self again (I literally feel 21 again). Shey, you people did not do overdid like this. *Eniyan l’aso mi *and my gratitude can never ever be enough.

I can not forget my darling fierceglowers @moyolawalplus whom have all kept us in business regardless of no fancy store and our inadequacies. Thank you so much.
I have started writing again oooh. Just like an Eagle, I will continue to rejoice in the trials I have faced because it has continued to empower me towards my destiny.
My eagle outfit @selizroyal_headwears
Makeup @iwalewa_signatures
Photography @praise_that_photographer
Skinplug @moyolawalplus
P.S Happy New Year everyone“.

 

 

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