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Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service for Late US President Jimmy Carter in Abeokuta
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently hosted a memorial service in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to honor his late friend and close ally, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
Carter, a remarkable statesman and humanitarian, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
His death marked the end of a life filled with service and dedication to peace.
Obasanjo, who had a long-standing friendship with Carter, expressed his deep admiration for the former president through a statement issued by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, announcing the service.
Carter’s legacy is profound, not just for his time in office but for his commitment to human rights, global peace, and public service.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts in promoting democracy, human rights, and combating disease in developing countries.
Before becoming president, Carter served as a Georgia state senator and governor, eventually defeating incumbent Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential election.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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