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Odumakin: 96-year-old Afenifere leader Adebanjo defies culture, pays last tribute to late spokesman
An elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has explained that the late Yinka Odumakin helped him and the Afenifere group on restructuring.
Prominent Nigerians attend Yinka Odumakin's lying-in-state ceremony
The lying-in-state ceremony of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, is currentyl taking place at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos state.
Panic as police take over venue of Yoruba self-determination rally in Ibadan
The police have reportedly taken over Mapo Hall, Ibadan the venue of the rally organised by Ilana Odua to sensitise people about the Yoruba secession agitation.
Yoruba elders take final decision on Sunday Igboho's secession bid
Kunle Olajide, the secretary-general of Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), has said Sunday Igboho does not represent the Yoruba people in his call for secession.
Group says secession agitators plotting violence in southwest
The southwest group alleged that the plot by the secessionists was aimed at instigating bloodshed in Yorubaland in order to achieve their plans and cause chaos.
2023: Afenifere denies endorsing any candidate for presidency
Afenifere, a southwest-based socio-political group said it has not endorsed any presidential candidate. The group made the disclosure in a statement on April 7
Late Odumakin stood for Nigeria, Yoruba people, says Obasa
The Lagos state House of Assembly Speaker described the late Yinka Odumakin, as an activist who fought endlessly for a great Nigeria and a greater Yoruba race.
A tree will fall: Yinka Odumakin’s death was revealed to us, brother discloses
Jacob, an elder brother of Yinka Odumakin, late spokesperson of Afenifere, on Monday, said a prophecy had revealed the impending death of the right activist.
Odumakin: Yoruba has lost a gem, and dependable ally, says Gani Adams
Otunba Gani Adams said the death of the Afenifere spokesman is a big loss to the Yoruba nation, adding that news has dealt the southwest people a big blow.
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