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PRONUNCIATION OF OBASANJO

Obasanjo  [ˌɒbəˈsændʒeʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBASANJO

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WHAT DOES OBASANJO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Obasanjo

Olusegun Obasanjo

Oluṣẹgun Mathew Okikiọla Arẹmu Ọbasanjọ, GCFR is a former Nigerian Army general who was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. A Nigerian of Yoruba descent, Obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nation's head of state, as a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979 and as a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. His current home is Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, where he is a nobleman as the holder of the chieftaincy titles of the Balogun of the Owu Lineage and the Ekerin Balogun of the Egba clan of Yorubaland.

Definition of Obasanjo in the English dictionary

The definition of Obasanjo in the dictionary is Olusegun. born 1937, Nigerian politician and general; head of the military government ; president.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Obasanjo in the English dictionary of synonyms

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奥巴桑乔
1,325 millions of speakers

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Obasanjo
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أوباسانجو
280 millions of speakers

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Обасанджо
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Obasanjo
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Obasanjo
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Obasanjo
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オバサンジョ
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오바 산조
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Obasanjo
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Обасанджо
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Obasanjo
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Obasanjo
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBASANJO»

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Obasanjo, Nigeria and the World
This first full account of Obasanjo's life from 1937 to 2010 combines an analysis of an exceptionally vital and complicated man with a history of an exceptionally vital and complicated country.
John Iliffe, 2011
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A new dawn: a collection of speeches of President Olusegun ...
The third volume in a series of books documenting speeches made by the President of Nigeria, now in his second term.
Olusegun Obasanjo, Ad' Obe Obe, 2004
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Nzeogwu: An Intimate Portrait of Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
The President of Nigeria, elected in 1999, gives a detailed account of his friend and colleague Chukwuma Nzeogwu, a young army officer who led the shocking and first military coup d'etat of 1966, which toppled the civilian government and ...
Olusegun Obasanjo, 1987
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Olusegun Obasanjo, in the eyes of time
General Obasanjo was elected Head of State of Nigeria in March 1999. This timely book covers the first thirty nine years of his life.
Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo, 1997
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Foreign Policy Decision-making in Nigeria
The Muhammed/Obasanjo Government Spanned The Years i 975 To 1 979. General Murtala Muhammed was the head of state from July 1 975 to February 1976, and General Olusegun Obasanjo served as the head of state from 1976 to 1979 ...
Ufot Bassey Inamete, 2001
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A History of Nigeria
In January 1970 Obasanjo accepted the surrender of Biafra. After the coup d'etat of July 29, 1975, that brought Murtala Mohammed to power, Obasanjo became chief of staff, supreme headquarters. After Mohammed's assassination on ...
Toyin Falola, Matthew M. Heaton, 2008
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Between the Theory and Practice of Democracy in Nigeria: An ...
In this book, some of Nigeria's leading academics dialogue with politicians who hold or have held key political positions, including Governor Ibrahim Idris of Kogi State, former state governors Orji Kalu, Sam Egwu and Chris Ngige, as well ...
Elochukwu C. Amucheazi, Okechukwu Ibeanu, 2008
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The Inaugural Addresses and Ascension Speeches of Nigerian ...
This collection of inaugural and ascension speeches facilitates comparison of presidential themes, leadership styles, personal philosophies, and evolutionary communication strategies in Nigerian nationbuilding.
Solomon Williams Obotetukudo, 2011
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Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink
In this thoroughly updated edition, John Campbell explores Nigeria’s post-colonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge.
John Campbell, 2013
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People from Abeokut: Wole Soyinka, Fela Kuti, Olusegun ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books, LLC, General Books LLC, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBASANJO»

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Why I Allowed Abacha To Arrest Me – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed the reasons why he allowed himself to be arrested by the Abacha regime despite many ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
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Obasanjo warns: Methamphetamine will destroy Nigeria
Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo has handed over a timely warning to the authorities: growing methamphetamine drug production, ... «The News, Jul 15»
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Olusegun Obasanjo: My African utopia
Olusegun Obasanjo: My African utopia. Olusegun Obasanjo. Share. Print; Clip; Gift Article. Comments. 'All injustice will vanish. Guns will be ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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INTERESTING! 14 Love Stories Of Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo
They include Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, who was born on April 27, 1967; Busola Obasanjo, who was born on November 5, 1968; Olusegun Obasanjo, the first ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
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Buhari Will Probe Jonathan's Govt Only; Not Obasanjo's, Others …
He said Mr. Buhari will not waste time in probing the administrations of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Sani ... «SaharaReporters.com, Jul 15»
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Pres. Buhari, Obasanjo, Gowon & More Honour Late Chinyere Asika
It was two days of tributes in honor of the demised First Lady of East Central State, Dibueze Chinyere Asika at Abuja and Enugu respectively as ... «Bella Naija, Jul 15»
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Why Buhari Will Probe Jonathan's Administration, But Exempt OBJ's …
A presidential spokesperson has said Muhammadu Buhari will not extend his corruption probe to the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
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My 'Daddy' Olusegun Obasanjo Had Sex With My Ex-Wife …
According to the affidavit signed on behalf of Gbenga Obasanjo by his counsel, Emankhu Addeh of Addeh & Associates, The petitioner ... «Naija247news, Jul 15»
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Atiku, Obasanjo And Saraki Ganged Up Over 2019 Elections …
His latest article lambasts former president Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar and Senate president, Bukola Saraki over ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
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Jonathan paid people to attack me over 'My Watch' - Obasanjo
GEJ_Obasanjo Ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has pointedly accused the immediate past president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan of paying ... «DailyPost Nigeria, Jul 15»

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