Afenifere – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Afenifere – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Yoruba Nation: Prospects and Perils beyond 2031 (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478470 Last week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) – a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary – gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/feed/ 0 Afenifere Counters Kwankwaso, Says Tinubu Has Not Snubbed the North https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-counters-kwankwaso-says-tinubu-has-not-snubbed-the-north/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-counters-kwankwaso-says-tinubu-has-not-snubbed-the-north/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463184 The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has rejected claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has marginalised northern Nigeria in terms of development. In a statement released on Monday by its National Organising Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, Afenifere described Kwankwaso’s remarks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-counters-kwankwaso-says-tinubu-has-not-snubbed-the-north/feed/ 0 Democracy Day: Nigeria’s Development Still a Work in Progress – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-day-nigerias-development-still-a-work-in-progress-afenifere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-day-nigerias-development-still-a-work-in-progress-afenifere/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459371 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has said Nigeria’s democracy and development remain a work in progress, urging collective effort from all citizens to overcome the nation’s challenges. Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, made this known in a Democracy Day message on Wednesday, congratulating Nigerians as the country marks Democracy Day on June 12. Fasoranti noted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-day-nigerias-development-still-a-work-in-progress-afenifere/feed/ 0 Afenifere Youth Coalition Slams Sowore Over Alleged Attacks on Yoruba Public Officials https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-youth-coalition-slams-sowore-over-alleged-attacks-on-yoruba-public-officials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-youth-coalition-slams-sowore-over-alleged-attacks-on-yoruba-public-officials/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402187 The Afenifere Youth Coalition has criticized former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of “relentless attacks on Yoruba public office holders,” particularly the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The group’s reaction follows Sowore’s recent legal troubles after he was arrested by the Nigeria Police over allegations that the IGP’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-youth-coalition-slams-sowore-over-alleged-attacks-on-yoruba-public-officials/feed/ 0 Afenifere Calls on President Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-calls-on-president-tinubu-to-release-nnamdi-kanu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-calls-on-president-tinubu-to-release-nnamdi-kanu/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401910 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that his continued detention without trial is unjustifiable. The call was made during Afenifere’s general meeting on Tuesday at the residence of its leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-calls-on-president-tinubu-to-release-nnamdi-kanu/feed/ 0 Afenifere Appoints Dele Farotimi as National Organising Secretary https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-appoints-dele-farotimi-as-national-organising-secretary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-appoints-dele-farotimi-as-national-organising-secretary/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401904 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has appointed lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, as its National Organising Secretary. The appointment was approved during Afenifere’s general meeting held on Tuesday at the residence of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State. Dele Farotimi, a vocal advocate for justice and equity, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-appoints-dele-farotimi-as-national-organising-secretary/feed/ 0 Afenifere Backs Proposed Tax Reform, Says It’s Not Regionally Biased https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-backs-proposed-tax-reform-says-its-not-regionally-biased/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-backs-proposed-tax-reform-says-its-not-regionally-biased/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394224 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has voiced support for the Federal Government’s proposed tax reform, asserting that it is not targeted at any specific region. This comes after President Bola Tinubu submitted four bills to the National Assembly aimed at streamlining Nigeria’s tax processes, enhancing efficiency, and removing redundancies. In response to concerns raised by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-backs-proposed-tax-reform-says-its-not-regionally-biased/feed/ 0 Afenifere Supports Planned October 1 Protests, Calls for Peaceful Demonstration https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-supports-planned-october-1-protests-calls-for-peaceful-demonstration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-supports-planned-october-1-protests-calls-for-peaceful-demonstration/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390240 As Nigeria approaches its Independence Day on Tuesday, October 1, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has expressed support for the planned nationwide protests, emphasising that the demonstration is within the rights of Nigerian citizens. The protests, led by Nigerian youths, are in response to rising hunger and the economic challenges facing the country. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-supports-planned-october-1-protests-calls-for-peaceful-demonstration/feed/ 0 Afenifere Demands Immediate Reversal Of Fuel Price Hike https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-demands-immediate-reversal-of-fuel-price-hike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-demands-immediate-reversal-of-fuel-price-hike/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388480 urged the government to instruct the NNPCL to reverse the price increase immediately, warning of the severe socio-economic consequences if the decision is not overturned. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere highlighted the pressing economic challenges currently faced by Nigerians. The organisation criticised the timing of the price hike, noting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-demands-immediate-reversal-of-fuel-price-hike/feed/ 0 Afenifere Condemns Calls for Igbo Exit from South-West, Assures Safety of All Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-calls-for-igbo-exit-from-south-west-assures-safety-of-all-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-calls-for-igbo-exit-from-south-west-assures-safety-of-all-nigerians/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386229 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has condemned calls by some Yoruba extremists demanding the exit of Nigerians of Igbo extraction from the South-West. The organization assured all Nigerians living legitimately in “any part of Yoruba land” that they have no reason to fear for their safety or worry about being forced out of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-calls-for-igbo-exit-from-south-west-assures-safety-of-all-nigerians/feed/ 0 Afenifere and The Progressive Camp (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-2/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:16:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376551 In the week, I had cause to be at the Akure, Ondo State home of the Afenifere Leader, Reuben Fasoranti, and I saw modesty in its raw form. From Fasoranti’s symbolic bungalow which has played host to presidents, governors and other crème-de-la-crème of the society in their monstrous agbada or Babarigas, to the information gleaned [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-2/feed/ 0 Afenifere Condemns Invasion of Oyo State House of Assembly by Yoruba Nation Agitators https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-invasion-of-oyo-state-house-of-assembly-by-yoruba-nation-agitators/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-invasion-of-oyo-state-house-of-assembly-by-yoruba-nation-agitators/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375590 Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, has criticized the invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan by suspected Yoruba nation agitators, describing the act as not in the interest of the Yoruba people. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, the organization emphasized that those [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-invasion-of-oyo-state-house-of-assembly-by-yoruba-nation-agitators/feed/ 0 Afenifere Urges South-West States to Allocate Funds for Farmers https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-urges-south-west-states-to-allocate-funds-for-farmers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-urges-south-west-states-to-allocate-funds-for-farmers/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:30:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375429 The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on the state governments in the south-west to allocate intervention funds to support farmers and tackle food insecurity in the region. Afenifere emphasized the importance of farming and agricultural development in contributing to economic growth and ensuring food security. The group made this statement following its caucus meeting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-urges-south-west-states-to-allocate-funds-for-farmers/feed/ 0 Afenifere and The Progressive Camp (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-1/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:29:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375149 When sometime in 2008, the late Yinka Odumakin invited me to his 23, Sylvia Crescent, Anthony Village office in Lagos, little did I know that a big surprise was waiting for me. A fine gentleman with a consistent commitment to the progressive bent, Odumakin had offered to visit me but since it was unYoruba for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-and-the-progressive-camp-1/feed/ 0 Afenifere Alleges Insider Involvement in Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Urges President Tinubu to Act https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-alleges-insider-involvement-in-nigerias-security-crisis-urges-president-tinubu-to-act/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-alleges-insider-involvement-in-nigerias-security-crisis-urges-president-tinubu-to-act/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368988 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has raised concerns over the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria, particularly the increasing incidents of kidnapping for ransom. The organisation has alleged that insiders may be involved in these criminal activities, calling for urgent action to address the situation. In a statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-alleges-insider-involvement-in-nigerias-security-crisis-urges-president-tinubu-to-act/feed/ 0 Afenifere Secretary-General, Sola Declares Candidacy for Ondo State Governorship Race https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-secretary-general-sola-declares-candidacy-for-ondo-state-governorship-race/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-secretary-general-sola-declares-candidacy-for-ondo-state-governorship-race/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366526 As the race for the governorship election in Ondo State gains momentum, Sola Ebiseni, the Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced his intention to run for the state’s top position. Ebiseni emphasized that his deep understanding of the state and its people makes him the best candidate for the job. Ahead of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-secretary-general-sola-declares-candidacy-for-ondo-state-governorship-race/feed/ 0 Afenifere’s Sola Ebiseni Returns to PDP for 2024 Governorship Bid https://www.theinfostride.com/afeniferes-sola-ebiseni-returns-to-pdp-for-2024-governorship-bid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afeniferes-sola-ebiseni-returns-to-pdp-for-2024-governorship-bid/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363542 Sola Ebiseni, the Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has officially rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a brief sojourn with the Labour Party. His return on Wednesday evening at the PDP Secretariat in Alagbaka, Akure, is fueled by his ambition to vie for the governorship ticket in the upcoming 2024 polls in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afeniferes-sola-ebiseni-returns-to-pdp-for-2024-governorship-bid/feed/ 0 NADECO, Where Are You? (Part 1) by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/nadeco-where-are-you-part-1-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nadeco-where-are-you-part-1-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:21:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354865 Last week, I had the honour of visiting Dr. Amos Akingba, a chieftain of Afenifere and National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), in his Ode-Irele, Ondo State country home. Akingba, who turned 85 last March, relocated to his hometown about two years ago. Since home is for rest, the elder statesman is back home to savour the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nadeco-where-are-you-part-1-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Niger Coup: Afenifere cautions ECOWAS on military intervention https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-coup-afenifere-cautions-ecowas-on-military-intervention/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-coup-afenifere-cautions-ecowas-on-military-intervention/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:20:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352574 Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba political organization, issued a statement on Thursday urging restraint in the event of a military intervention by ECOWAS in the Republic of Niger. In a communique signed by PaAyo Adebanjo and Sola Ebiseni, the leaders of Afenifere emphasized the importance of finding a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the current crisis in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-coup-afenifere-cautions-ecowas-on-military-intervention/feed/ 0 Afenifere: Adebanjo and Fasoranti now in good terms, says Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-adebanjo-and-fasoranti-now-in-good-terms-says-makinde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-adebanjo-and-fasoranti-now-in-good-terms-says-makinde/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350143 A reconciliation between Ayo Adebanjo and Reuben Fasoranti has been called for by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other notable leaders in Yoruba nation. Makinde revealed this at a gathering of the pan-Yoruba culture organisation Afenifere. The meeting took place on Tuesday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, according to Infostride News. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-adebanjo-and-fasoranti-now-in-good-terms-says-makinde/feed/ 0 Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Resolve petitions before May 29 – Afenifere urges tribunal https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-vs-tinubu-resolve-petitions-before-may-29-afenifere-urges-tribunal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-vs-tinubu-resolve-petitions-before-may-29-afenifere-urges-tribunal/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:06:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346063 The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has insisted that it would continue to support what it called “the victory of Peter Obi” of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election and all his endeavours in its realisation. Afenifere reiterated that the emergence of a president from the South East would guarantee equity, fairness and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-vs-tinubu-resolve-petitions-before-may-29-afenifere-urges-tribunal/feed/ 0 Some of the people you hurt have died  —  Afenifere reacts to Buhari’s apology https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-people-you-hurt-have-died-afenifere-reacts-to-buharis-apology/ https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-people-you-hurt-have-died-afenifere-reacts-to-buharis-apology/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345956 The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says President Muhammadu Buhari would have had a better administration if he had listened to the advice given to him about the ‘unfriendly steps’ his administration took. The group said many people hurt by Buhari’s administration are no longer alive while those alive have wounds that can never heal. Afenifere [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-people-you-hurt-have-died-afenifere-reacts-to-buharis-apology/feed/ 0 Lai Mohammed desecrates office of Minister of Information – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/lai-mohammed-desecrates-office-of-minister-of-information-afenifere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lai-mohammed-desecrates-office-of-minister-of-information-afenifere/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:39:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344844 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 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lai-mohammed-desecrates-office-of-minister-of-information-afenifere/feed/ 0 Shettima: You were referring to bandits’ empire – PDP fires back at Fani-Kayode https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-you-were-referring-to-bandits-empire-pdp-fires-back-at-fani-kayode/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-you-were-referring-to-bandits-empire-pdp-fires-back-at-fani-kayode/#respond Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:29:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335469 The Peoples Democratic Party has lambasted a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, over comment projecting the vice presidential candidate of the ruling party, Kashim Shettima as a godly man. The former aviation minister, who is a staunch supporter of the APC presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu, had in a recent outing, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-you-were-referring-to-bandits-empire-pdp-fires-back-at-fani-kayode/feed/ 0 Presidency: You can’t buy South-West with dollars – Atiku to Tinubu over Afenifere meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-you-cant-buy-south-west-with-dollars-atiku-to-tinubu-over-afenifere-meeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-you-cant-buy-south-west-with-dollars-atiku-to-tinubu-over-afenifere-meeting/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335224 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said his counterpart from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, can’t buy the Southwest with dollars. Atiku said Tinubu resorted to ethnic politics by visiting one of the leaders of the Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Fasoranti had prayed and given Tinubu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-you-cant-buy-south-west-with-dollars-atiku-to-tinubu-over-afenifere-meeting/feed/ 0 2023: Afenifere hasn’t endorsed Tinubu, I can deal with those involved – Adebanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-hasnt-endorsed-tinubu-i-can-deal-with-those-involved-adebanjo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-hasnt-endorsed-tinubu-i-can-deal-with-those-involved-adebanjo/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:18:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335221 Ayo Adebanjo, the acting leader of Afenifere, has insisted that the socio-political group has not endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Adebanjo also faulted Tinubu’s visit to Reuben Fasoranti. The former Governor of Lagos had paid a visit to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-hasnt-endorsed-tinubu-i-can-deal-with-those-involved-adebanjo/feed/ 0 Presidency not Yoruba property – Afenifere on endorsing Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-not-yoruba-property-afenifere-on-endorsing-peter-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-not-yoruba-property-afenifere-on-endorsing-peter-obi/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:30:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334552 The apex Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has said the Presidency is not the personal property of the Yorubas. Afenifere was responding to allegations of picking the Labour Party, LP, Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Sola Ebiseni, the Afenifere’s Secretary-General, said the body’s support for Obi was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-not-yoruba-property-afenifere-on-endorsing-peter-obi/feed/ 0 2023: Political Parties Must Zone Presidential Tickets To South East – Afenifere Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-political-parties-must-zone-presidential-tickets-to-south-east-afenifere-insists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-political-parties-must-zone-presidential-tickets-to-south-east-afenifere-insists/#respond Sun, 01 May 2022 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=324130 Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has insisted that an Igboman should be given the opportunity to lead Nigeria come 2023. The group was only re-echoing the calls, which have been made by several groups and well-meaning individuals in the country for the presidential seat to be zoned to the South-East region. Afenifere said this call is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-political-parties-must-zone-presidential-tickets-to-south-east-afenifere-insists/feed/ 0 2023 Presidency: Learn From Ndigbo – MURIC Slams Afenifere For Not Supporting Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-learn-from-ndigbo-muric-slams-afenifere-for-not-supporting-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-learn-from-ndigbo-muric-slams-afenifere-for-not-supporting-tinubu/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317278 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Tuesday, tackled the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, over its refusal to support Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his 2023 presidential bid. The group further noted that Tinubu deserves Afenifere’s support in view of his active role in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. MURIC Director, Professor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-learn-from-ndigbo-muric-slams-afenifere-for-not-supporting-tinubu/feed/ 0 2023: They’re Planning To Compromise Security, INEC To Gain Victory – Afenifere UK Raises Alarm https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-theyre-planning-to-compromise-security-inec-to-gain-victory-afenifere-uk-raises-alarm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-theyre-planning-to-compromise-security-inec-to-gain-victory-afenifere-uk-raises-alarm/#respond Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317092 Afenifere groups in the United Kingdom and Europe have alleged plans by some politicians aspiring for top offices in the 2023 general elections to compromise security agents and the electoral body in a bid to manipulate their ways into victory. The group which made this known in a statement issued on Friday by its Secretary, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-theyre-planning-to-compromise-security-inec-to-gain-victory-afenifere-uk-raises-alarm/feed/ 0 2023: Afenifere Reacts As Tinubu Informs Buhari Of Presidential Ambition https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-reacts-as-tinubu-informs-buhari-of-presidential-ambition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-reacts-as-tinubu-informs-buhari-of-presidential-ambition/#respond Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:30:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316529 The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has expressed happiness over the declaration of interest by Bola Tinubu to run for the presidency come 2023. It described Tinubu’s declaration as a good development. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Bayo Aina, he said the Southwest had been placed in a position to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-reacts-as-tinubu-informs-buhari-of-presidential-ambition/feed/ 0 Afenifere Leader Asks EFCC To Probe Tinubu And Akande’s Sources Of Wealth https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-leader-asks-efcc-to-probe-tinubu-and-akandes-sources-of-wealth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-leader-asks-efcc-to-probe-tinubu-and-akandes-sources-of-wealth/#respond Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314899 Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere has responded to Chief Bisi Akande’s allegation against him.   Akande had stated in his autobiography titled ‘My Participations’, that Adebanjo pestered the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu to build him a house in Lekki. He alleged, “One [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-leader-asks-efcc-to-probe-tinubu-and-akandes-sources-of-wealth/feed/ 0 2023: Southern Nigeria Has Qualified People As President, Afenifere Dismisses Northern Elders’ Position https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-southern-nigeria-has-qualified-people-as-president-afenifere-dismisses-northern-elders-position/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-southern-nigeria-has-qualified-people-as-president-afenifere-dismisses-northern-elders-position/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308660 The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has insisted that the Southern part of Nigeria has qualified people to rule the country. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, said power must shift to the Southern part of the country in 2023. Ajayi, who spoke exclusively to the media was reacting to a remark by the Northern Elders [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-southern-nigeria-has-qualified-people-as-president-afenifere-dismisses-northern-elders-position/feed/ 0 2023 Presidency: North’s Four-year Claim After Buhari Can’t Stand — Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-norths-four-year-claim-after-buhari-cant-stand-afenifere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-norths-four-year-claim-after-buhari-cant-stand-afenifere/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301454 The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has rubbished claims that the North has four more years after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. Afenifere’s spokesman, Jare Ajayi, who described the claim as illogic, insisted that such cannot stand the test of time. Speaking with the media, Ajayi maintained that the North has ruled Nigeria more than any other [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-norths-four-year-claim-after-buhari-cant-stand-afenifere/feed/ 0 2023: Afenifere States Position On Call For Rotational Presidency By Southern Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-states-position-on-call-for-rotational-presidency-by-southern-governors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-states-position-on-call-for-rotational-presidency-by-southern-governors/#respond Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301155 The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday declared its position on the decision taken by Southern governors regarding rotational presidency. Jareh Ajayi, the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere said the group is totally in support of the governor’s decision. Speaking with newsmen, Ajayi said it would be fair and just for the Southern part of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-afenifere-states-position-on-call-for-rotational-presidency-by-southern-governors/feed/ 0 Attack On Sunday Igboho’s House: Dark Cloud Descending On Nigeria, A Return To Abacha Era? https://www.theinfostride.com/attack-on-sunday-igbohos-house-dark-cloud-descending-on-nigeria-a-return-to-abacha-era/ https://www.theinfostride.com/attack-on-sunday-igbohos-house-dark-cloud-descending-on-nigeria-a-return-to-abacha-era/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299161 The news of fatal attack on the residence of Mr. Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho in the early hours of Thursday, July 1, 2021 is a sad indicator that we are fast returning to the era of late Sani Abacha when anyone who expressed opinions contrary to government’s position would be fatally attacked. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/attack-on-sunday-igbohos-house-dark-cloud-descending-on-nigeria-a-return-to-abacha-era/feed/ 0 Yinka Odumakin: The Storm Is Over by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/yinka-odumakin-the-storm-is-over-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yinka-odumakin-the-storm-is-over-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:06:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289869 ‘Abiodun, stop crying; the storm is over!’ Those were the exact words of Peter Oluyinka Odumakin to me at Saint James’ Anglican Church, Aramoko-Ekiti in Ekiti State, on November 5, 2009. It was on the occasion of my wedding to the-then Miss Oluwafunmilola Awosusi. For obvious reasons, it was to be a day of joy for me; and, truly, it was! But, midway into the programme, thoughts, particularly, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yinka-odumakin-the-storm-is-over-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 2023: We’ve Not Endorsed Any Presidential Aspirant ― Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-weve-not-endorsed-any-presidential-aspirant-%e2%80%95-afenifere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-weve-not-endorsed-any-presidential-aspirant-%e2%80%95-afenifere/#respond Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289652 The Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, denied supporting the presidential bid of any aspirant for the 2023 presidential election. This is coming on the heels of a viral statement by the leader of South West Agenda, SWAGA, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, purporting that his group secured the support of Afenifere for its candidate during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-weve-not-endorsed-any-presidential-aspirant-%e2%80%95-afenifere/feed/ 0 Breaking: Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin Is Dead https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-afenifere-spokesman-yinka-odumakin-is-dead/ https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-afenifere-spokesman-yinka-odumakin-is-dead/#respond Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289241 Spokesman of Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Yinka Odumakin is dead. According to Daily Trust, the human rights activist died on Saturday. He reportedly died from COVID-19 complications. Effort by TheInfoStride to reach Chief Ayo Adebanjo, an Afenifere chieftain failed as his mobile lines were not teachable as at press time. Details later…

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-afenifere-spokesman-yinka-odumakin-is-dead/feed/ 0 Yemi Osinbajo’s Office Is Now Useless And Irrelevant – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajos-office-is-now-useless-and-irrelevant-afenifere/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:54:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237610 After a report that the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been warned to seek approval from Buhari before making decisions for agencies under his supervision, popular Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has said Osinbajo’s office is now useless, impotent and irrelevant. In a recent statatment from the group, it read, “But clearly, what has happened [...]

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]]> Siege on Yoruba: Don’t insult Our People – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/siege-on-yoruba-dont-insult-our-people-afenifere/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:23:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234330 Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba social-cultural group, welcomes the decision of South West Governors to do something over the siege on Yorubaland by Fulani herdsmen /militia. The situation has degenerated to the point that our people are now afraid to travel on most of the roads in the zone as their safety cannot be guaranteed. But our [...]

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]]> We Have Not Endorsed Buhari For Second Term – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-not-endorsed-buhari-for-second-term-afenifere/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:54:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226217 Afenifere has refuted the reported endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office by some of its members, stating that it was from impostors. The organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin made this known recently. His words, “We ordinarily would not respond to a gathering of historical renegades but for the sake [...]

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]]> We Will Support Buhari In 2019 – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-buhari-in-2019-afenifere/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:52:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223750 Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, has endorsed the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the 2019 Presidential election. Chief Biodun Akin-Fasae, after a meeting of delegates and elders from the six Southwest states held on Thursday at the House of Chiefs, Ibadan, said that is their stance. [...]

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]]> GTB vs Innoson: Now that Passion is Lowering – Yinka Odumakin https://www.theinfostride.com/gtb-vs-innoson-now-that-passion-is-lowering-yinka-odumakin/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:53:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194484 The recent unfortunate incident between GTB and Innoson almost put another knife to the thread we are using to join the Igbo and Yoruba, two groups that have shared origin but have been programmed to live like enemy tribes within the Nigerian union. At the peak of the crisis,leaders across the divides were consulting on [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Request To The World Bank Is Not Thoughtful – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-request-to-the-world-bank-is-not-thoughtful-afenifere/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:43:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185420 The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has described Presdent Buhari’s request to the World Bank to focus its development drive on the North, as senseless. The spokesman of the group, Yinka Odumakin also asked the President to explain better to Nigerians why he made the comment. Odumakin said “It’s not acceptable and I think Nigerians deserve [...]

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]]> IPOB Is Not Boko Haram – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-is-not-boko-haram-afenifere/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:37:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179733 The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has warned President Buhari not to treat the Indigenous People of Biafra like Boko Haram. The group’s National Secretary, Yinka Odumakin said that all IPOB has done is call for a sit at home, while Boko Haram has been murdering people and destroying properties in the North-East. “While Boko Haram [...]

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]]> Buhari Supported Restructuring In 2007 – Yinka Odumakin https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-supported-restructuring-in-2007-yinka-odumakin/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:21:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171512 Yinka Odumakin, the spokesman of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has said that President Buhari was in full support of restructuring in 2007. According to Daily Post, he also said that it was on the basis of restructuring that Yorubas gave Buhari their full support. Odumakin, who was the Buhari/Bakare Presidential Campaign, said the first [...]

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]]> Nasir El-Rufai Talks Like An Area Boy – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-talks-like-an-area-boy-afenifere/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:27:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170203 Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has criticized Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state over his recent comment on the implementation of the 2014 Confab report. While speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, June 29, 2017, El-Rufai described those calling for the Nigeria restructuring as ‘political opportunists.’ Reacting to the Governor’s comment, Afenifere’s publicity secretary, Yinka Odumakin [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Administration Has Performed Poorly – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-administration-has-performed-poorly-afenifere/ Mon, 29 May 2017 11:23:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166677 The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has said that President Buhari’s administration has performed poorly. The group also said that the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) promise of change has not changed anything in Nigeria. According to Daily Post, Afenifere’s Secretary-General, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa called for the restricting of Nigeria. Arogbofa “As a matter of fact, we [...]

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]]> I Back PMB’s Call For Oil Exploration In The North – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/i-back-pmbs-call-for-oil-exploration-in-the-north-afenifere/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:48:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140511 The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has said President Buhari did the right thing by asking the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to carry out oil exploration in the Northern part of Nigeria. The group said the move is part of the restructuring that it has been calling for, adding that it will boost Nigeria’s economy. [...]

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