THE Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has named former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and the Olu of ilu-Abo in Akure North council area of Ondo State, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the group. The group, at its monthly meeting held at the country … Read more
KEY ethnic groups, including Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF), have proposed regionalism and a parliamentary system of government as solutions to Nigeria’s lingering challenges. Under the aegis of the Rebirth Group (TRG), the organizations also recommended renaming the country United Regions of Nigeria (URN) to reflect the proposed restructuring. … Read more
THE pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has declared its support for the planned August 1 nationwide protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Afenifere’s Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye, however, said the body would not be part of the protest. Faloye warned against violence during the nationwide protest. … Read more
THE pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has decried the over 200 per cent electricity tariff increase, saying that it will thwart the current administration’s effort at boosting the economy as businesses will shrink. Afenifere, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare AJayi on Saturday. Afenifere spokesman then wondered how comment by … Read more
LEADER of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, yesterday, threw his weight behind calls for Nigeria’s return to a parliamentary government insisting that the presidential system of government is too expensive and corrupt. Adebanjo spoke in an interview with Arise Television. His words: “Those of us who’ve had experience with the parliamentary system … Read more
President Bola Tinubu •Says Akeredolu was a fearless defender of truth •President is Aketi’s brother, friend — Akeredolu’s widow PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will restructure the country as promised earlier, but noted that a good foundation must be laid. Tinubu gave the assurance during a visit to the National Leader … Read more
…The parliamentary system is best for our situation …State of the economy, insecurity are unacceptable CHIEF Ayo Opadokun is the Secretary-General of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO. In this interview, the former National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere speaks about why Nigeria has been an under-developing nation, how a return to the parliamentary system of government … Read more
THE Organising Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Kole Omololu, on Tuesday, reacted to a meeting held by Ayo Adebanjo. Trojan News understands that Afenifere members in the meeting held in Isanya Ogbo in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State passed a vote of confidence on Adebanjo as the leader of the group. … Read more
PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has explained why two offices – those of Acting National Leader and Deputy Leader – were abrogated by the organisation. The body recently announced that Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who has occupied the position of Acting National Leader of the organization, has been removed. While Adebanjo who served as Deputy … Read more
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called for a review of the activities of illegal miners in Nigeria in an effort to combat the menace and prevent the recurrence of the Ibadan explosion. According to the group, the unchecked activities of illegal miners have been contributing to the insecurity issues bedevilling the country. In a … Read more