Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, appeared at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday amidst heightened security measures. Reports indicate that the court premises were heavily guarded by police officers and other law enforcement agents as the highly anticipated hearing commenced. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, says President Bola Tinubu’s short stay in office has shown signs of outperforming former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s record. The National Organising Secretary of the organization, Mr Kole Omololu, said this in a statement on Sunday, adding that the emerging gains of the president’s economic reforms gave hope that the nation … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to attend the burial of the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in Imo State. Charles Amadi (Chalvon), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, revealed this during a press briefing in Owerri, outlining the week-long schedule of activities leading up to the burial on November … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, says it will mobilise and join forces with Nigerians against the practices of unitarianism in the nation’s politics. The group made this vow in a communique issued by its Deputy Leader and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye respectively. It issued the communique after its monthly meeting … Read more
The Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Julius Abure, has urged the National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and key Afenifere leaders for alleged misappropriation of campaign funds from the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S … Read more
Afenifere urges security agencies to arrest those behind the ‘Igbo Must Go’ campaign, assuring Igbos in Lagos of their safety. the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has called on security agencies to apprehend those behind the ‘Igbo Must Go’ campaign in Lagos State. A pro-Lagos government X handle, @Lagospedia, recently posted a message giving Igbos living … Read more
APC governors and President Tinubu are meeting privately to address and possibly prevent a planned nationwide protest from August 1-15, while Afenifere supports the protest, blaming Tinubu’s policies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has urged stakeholders, especially South-West governors, to mandate the use of Yoruba for teaching and communication in schools to prevent the language from extinction. At a caucus meeting held at the home of National Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere lamented the declining state of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the esteemed leader of Afenifere, the prominent pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant full autonomy to the 774 local government areas across Nigeria. This endorsement came as part of a congratulatory message delivered on the occasion of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has been confirmed to be alive. It was gathered that on Sunday morning, rumours were circulating about the leader’s demise. However, the organization’s national secretary, Sola Ebisieni, debunked the news of the leader’s death in a telephone interview with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the recent invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan by individuals claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators. On Saturday, some persons claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators, attacked the premises of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Agodi … Read more
Afenifere condemns invasion of Oyo Assembly by alleged Yoruba nation agitators Group denies legitimacy of any ‘Democratic Republic of Yoruba’ Afenifere expresses support for President Tinubu’s efforts to restructure Nigeria The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the recent invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan by individuals claiming to … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In the course of 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 … Read more
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. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000 Osimhen … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Pan-Yoruba social political group, Afenifere, has declared that the blueprint for restructuring Nigeria is ready, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no excuse not to implement it, having been elected on the group’s platform and ideology. The Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, disclosed this on Tuesday while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has urged South-West governors to equip the Amotekun Corps adequately to address the rising cases of killings, abductions, and other crimes in the region. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has alleged that some insiders may be responsible for the lingering security crisis in the country particularly the ravaging kidnapping for ransom. The organisation called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to urgently convene a community/stakeholders meeting to tackle the increasing insecurity in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said that the Yoruba Language might go into extinction very soon. The group lamented that necessary measures must be implemented to stop this from happening. Editor’s Pick “No Discrimination In Demolition:” Lagos Govt Denies Targeting Igbo Properties Former US Secretary Of State, Henry Kissinger … Read more