Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, have renewed their years-long hostility just days after they appeared to have settled their differences and given peace a chance.

The collapse of their relationship surfaced in a blistering "thank-you" message Mr Fayose sent to Mr Obasanjo for attending his 65th birthday celebration.

But far from being complimentary, the message launched an attack on Mr Obasanjo, describing him as someone that should be kept away in the zoo.

The confrontation marks a new chapter in the long-running frosty relationship between the two men, dating back to Mr Fayose's 2006 removal as Ekiti State governor. Since then, Mr Fayose ha his repeated public critici...