Former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo, who clocked 89 on Thursday, March 5, 2026, has escaped death by the whiskers at least a dozen times throughout his life Ibrahim Babangida and Yakubu Gowon miraculously escaped assassination attempts and life-threatening events Legit.ng's article explores the resilience and survival stories of Nigeria's prominent former leaders in scary times Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa. Abeokuta, Ogun State - Former president and elder statesman Olusegun Obasanjo turned 89 on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Obasanjo, a former army general, served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1976 to 1979 and later as its civilian president from 1999...