The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the South West following spate of killings in the region. According to the President of the group, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, in a letter to the President weekend, the call followed a disturbing surge in abductions […]
By Tunde Opalana The National President of the Afenifere National Youths Council, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni has been kidnapped. His abductors are demanding a N100 million to secure his release. A family source said he was kidnapped alongside other 10 passengers in an Abuja bound vehicle at Akoko area of Ondo State two days ago. […]
… urges NASS, govts, administrators to be guided by peoples interests BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has congratulated all those who worked to remove the stalemate that characterized the efforts at passing the four tax bills proposed by the Federal Government into law. In a statement issued by the National […]
…commends govs, FG, stakeholders BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has congratulated all those who worked to remove the stalemate that characterized the efforts at passing the four tax bills proposed by the Federal Government into law. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the organization, Comrade Jare Ajayi, […]
…Reiterates synergy for better Nigeria BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Ohaneze Nd’Igbo on its successful election which ushered in a new Executive Council to run its affairs. A release by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Tuesday, quoted its Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, as […]
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Saturday, described the Supreme Court judgement that gave financial freedom to the 744 local governments in the country last Thursday as a conspiracy against democracy. The organisation made its position known at the weekend in a statement jointly signed by its national leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo; and […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The president of Afenifere World Congress (AWC), Prince Bayo Ogunmeno, has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu, as he tries to reposition the country, saying he needs more time. Prince Ogunmeno, in a statement on Sunday, made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, said President […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organiSation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has expressed shock over the devastating explosion that occurred in Ibadan on Tuesday evening and called on federal and state governments to ensure that such does not happen again. The elder statesman expressed this in a message to condole […]
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, lambasted the Federal Government for tainting facts about the credibility of the 2023 Presidential election and treason allegation. Afenifere, in a statement by its Secretary General, Sola Ebiseni, in Akure, Ondo State, tackled the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for choosing a foreign land for “their macabre […]
The apex Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, tackled Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, on Wednesday over his stance that the 2023 general election was credible. Afenifere, in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, stated that the minister was not sincere in his claims. The group maintained that Mohammed’s plan to give credibility to […]
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI As the days for the general elections draw near, the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over the increasing verbal and physical attacks that are characterising election campaigns in various parts of the country. In a press release signed by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that […]
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Afenifere, Every effort must be made to ensure that the general elections slated for February and March this year not only holds successfully, but that winners emerge and are sworn in on May 29, as stipulated by relevant laws. This admonition was contained in a press statement issued by the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical […]
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has declared open support for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The Yoruba leader said he had lost confidence in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. As such, he says he would not support any of them in the 2023 general elections. The […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The attack on the advance presidential team to Daura, hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari in Kastina State, and the explosive attack on Kuje Prison in the nation’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are affirmations that the insecurity situation in Nigeria is getting out of hand at a rate faster than is acknowledged by […]
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has reacted to calls by some Nigerians, urging the group to emulate Igbo leaders and approach President Muhammadu Buhari for the release of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho who is currently in the custody of the authority of Benin Republic. Recall that stakeholders in […]
*Insists on decisive actions against banditry, kidnapping STEPHEN GBADAMOSI, IBADAN The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Cultural Group, Afenifere, has again called for the abolition of the 1999 Constitution and return to the 1963 Constitution, asking in the alternative that the deliberation of all ethnic groups should be held to move the country forward. Afenifere, in a communiqué issued […]
*President turning Nigeria to cow republic, says Benue gov *Approval a waste of taxpayers’ money, sweet pipe dream — Afenifere Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and the Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday, berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his swift approval of recommendations of a committee to review 368 grazing sites across 25 states […]
A leading Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has described the reason given by former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), for annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election result as an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians. According to Afenifere, Babangida lost the opportunity to be the father of a new Nigeria by that […]
Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has backed the position of the South-East Governors in condemning the violent agitations of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Naija News earlier reported that the governors and leaders on Saturday said they are against agitations for Biafra by IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a communique issued after a meeting […]
The pan Yoruba Socio-political association, Afenifere, has championed the need to restructure the polity rather than the current move to review the constitution by the Senate. According to the grouo, the review will not solve the myriad of challenges confronting Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the General Secretary of […]