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Okei-Odumakin gives birth to twins, 6 months after husband’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2021 0

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of the late Spokesperson of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, on Sunday announced the birth of baby twins to the family. Odumakin, who is also the President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, made the disclosure in a statement titled “Yinka Odumakin returns”. She said that

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Makinde, Odumakin remains a star, even in Death

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2021 0

The late spokesman of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Comrade Yinka Odumakin, remained a shining light even in death, according to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde made the remarks during a funeral service for the late Afenifere chieftain held at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School in Moro, Osun State. Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the […]

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Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, Obi, Adebanjo others eulogise Odumakin at laying-in-state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday led other dignitaries to honour the late spokesman of the Yoruba social cultural group, Afenifere, at a laying-in-state, service of songs and tributes programme held at Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu was joined by former Governors Peter Obi of Anambra State, Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) Olusegun Mimiko

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Yinka Odumakin’s Burial: Be wary of people sourcing funds, widow says as family releases funeral Programme

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2021 0

The family of Yinka Odumakin, a former spokesman for the pan-Yoruba party Afenifere, has denied that funds for his burial were raised. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the deceased’s widow, Joe Okei Odumakin, the family does not want the deceased’s legacies to be jeopardized. In a statement sent to SaharaReporters, the family […]

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Burial date announced by Odumakin’s family

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2021 0

The funeral rites for late activist and Afenifere spokesman Yinka Odumakin have been confirmed by his relatives. The rites will last three days, starting on Thursday, April 22, and ending on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, 2021, according to his widow. The funeral rites for late activist and Afenifere spokesman Yinka Odumakin have […]

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Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin is dead

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2021 0

Yinka Odumakin, the national publicity secretary for the Yoruba socio-cultural organization Afenifere, has died. Mr. Odumakin, a public analyst, activist, and politician, died on Saturday morning in Lagos, according to sources. As of the time of filing this article, neither his family nor political associates had issued an official statement, but credible sources,

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For credible electoral system, everything about election, including security must be left to INEC – Odumakin

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2020 0

Yinka Odumakin,  a human rights activist is the national Publicity Secretary of the Yoruba socio-cultural political group, Afenifere. In this interview, he suggests steps the country must take to bring credibility to the nation’s electoral system. He also spoke on others sundry issues in the polity. PATRICK OKOHUE report. READ ALSO: Buhari condoles with Chief […]

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Igbo/Yoruba Unity meeting aimed at strengthening tribal bond -Odumakin

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2018 0

The Igbo/Yoruba Unity event scheduled for Enugu, the Enugu State capital today, has been described as an event planned to reignite the brotherly relationship between the Igbo nation of the South East and the Yoruba nation of the South West, with the aim of looking back at history to reawaken what both nations have in […]