Afenifere
15 Nov
Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said the tax reform proposed by the Federal Government has potential benefits, even as the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule
14 Nov
A Yoruba group Afenifere on Thursday said the tax reform bills proposed by the Federal Government would benefit the country. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that no region in the country should entertain any fear regarding the distribution of the proceed of the Value Added Tax (VAT) –…
4 Nov
The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, yesterday, arrived in Nigeria on hi
3 Nov
Afenifere, on Sunday, described the emergence of Mrs. Olukemi Badenoch as the Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom as 'a pride to the black race'. Afenifere National Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the organization stated that the election of the Nigerian-Briton is a…
2 Nov
The Pa Ayo Adebanjo-led Pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Friday, cautioned President Bola Tinubu over his bias and preference for Yoruba in federal appointments. The group warned that such development could threaten inter-ethnic relationships and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. A statement made available to the media and endorsed by Adebanjo and the National Publicity…
24 Oct
Some socio-political and socio-cultural groups in the country, yesterday, urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to logically look at the problems of Nigeria and come up with viable solutions instead of sounding as if he is trying to please a certain region or people.
19 Oct
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, on Saturday, urged the federal government to be cautious of recent advice from the World Bank (WB), which suggested reducing support for social services in Nigeria. The group noted that countries that adopted prescriptions from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) often ended up in…
19 Oct
Leader of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has on behalf of the organisation, wished His Royal Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, happy birthday on his 50th anniversary.
30 Sep
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday, lauded the people’s enduring spirit just as it expressed optimism that things should take a better shape soon. This was contained in the 64th independence anniversary message by the Leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as released by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi.…
30 Sep
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed disapproval of the plan by the Federal Government to establish the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC) to conduct local council elections in the country.
29 Sep
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere has expressed its disapproval of the proposed move by the federal government to establish the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC) to conduct local council elections in the country. While describing the proposal as a ploy designed to further push the country into a unitary state, the mainstream Yoruba…
20 Sep
There are indications that the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere and the Middle Belt Forum are making plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu on the need to immortalise the late elder statesman, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
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