Afenifere
JUST IN: Afenifere appoints former SGF Olu Falae as NEC chairman
Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Olu Falae, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), as Chairman of its National Executive Committee. The appointment was announced after a caucus meeting held at the Akure residence of the group’s leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Attendees included prominent Yoruba leaders such as former Ondo State […]
BREAKING: Afenifere youth leader regains freedom
kidnapped National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has been released. The release of Olajuni, who spent 12 days in the den of abductors, was confirmed by the National Secretary of the Youths Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, on Saturday. “He has been released,” he said. It was reported that Olajuni was abducted on Monday, […]
Just in: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96
A prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday. “He died peacefully […]
Afenifere Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Appoints Dele Farotimi As Secretary
The leadership of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to forthwith release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a communique on Tuesday said the fair hearing of the separatist leader may no longer be guaranteed due to controversial and conflicting legal proceedings […]
Afenifere, NPA director congratulate Ooni at 50
The Yoruba social-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 50th birthday. The factional leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in a statement on Friday, commended the monarch for preserving culture and tradition of Yoruba people. Signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Adebanjo-led faction, Justice Faloye, […]
Afenifere urges FG to return Heritage Bank’s licence
The Ondo State branch of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has expressed displeasure over the current state of the Heritage Bank Plc. The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licence of the bank earlier in June 2024. In a statement signed by the apex bank’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, the apex […]
Afenifere celebrates Fasoranti at 98
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed gratitude to God for the life of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who clocks 98 today (Saturday). Various activities were lined up to commemorate the birthday including church services and social events. This was disclosed in a release made available and signed by the organisation’s National Publicity […]
Yoruba Nation: Afenifere slams Akintoye, Igboho
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Monday, distanced itself from the agitation for the creation of a sovereign Yoruba Nation out of Nigeria, describing the call for the exit of Yoruba people from Nigeria as undesirable, self-serving, and unnecessary. Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, emphasized that Nigeria’s problems were […]
Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s role as acting leader, forms elders caucus
Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has scrapped the roles of acting leader and deputy acting leader within the group. Ayo Adebanjo was the acting leader of the group. In a communique issued at the end of its general meeting which held in Akure, Ondo state capital on Wednesday, Afenifere said the move was “to reposition and […]