Support group condemns attack on Soludo
The Soludo Solidarity Forum (SSF), one of the groups promoting the election of Prof.Chukwuma Soludo as the next governor of Anambra State has condemned the attack on the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, during a town hall meeting at his hometown, Isuofia in Aguata local government area last week.
A great voice for equity has gone, ex-president Jonathan mourns Yinka Odumakin
Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing on of Afenifere spokesman Mr Yinka Odumakin, describing his death as shocking.
Easter: Oba of Benin, Obaseki, others preach peace in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Governor Godwin Obaseki,Edo state chapters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in their separate Easter messages preached peace and enjoined Christians to use the celebration to emulate the teachings […]
Easter: Abiodun preaches love, urges Nigerians to embrace peace, unity
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to embrace peace, love, and unity as the world celebrates Easter. The governor, in his Easter message made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, urged Nigerians […]
Easter: Nigerians ‘ll triumph over agents of disunity, insecurity – Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has stressed the need for oneness among Nigerians, noting that upholding the unity of the nation will conquer every form of disunity. Umahi stated this in his Easter message issued on Saturday in Abakaliki. According to the governor, as Jesus Christ triumphed over death, Nigerians will also triumph over every […]
Odumakin: Nigeria’s lost courageous voice – Concerned Nigerians group
Concerned Nigerians for the protection of Human Rights and Rule Law initiative has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Odumakin over the demise of social rights activist, Yinka Odumakin. In a statement signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, the group described Odumakin as a courageous activist who was never afraid […]
Osinbajo expresses shock over Yinka Odumakin’s death, consoles wife
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed shock over the sudden death of the National Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Mr Yinka Odumakin. The Vice-President also consoled the wife of the late activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin and prayed that God will comfort the family. This was stated in a tweet on Saturday by the VP’s Spokesman, […]
Odumakin died of COVID-19 complications — Widow confirms
..Says a part of her is gone By Olasunkanmi Akoni Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, the widow of the late human rights and pro-democracy activist, Yinka Odumakin, has confirmed that her husband died of respiratory issues due to COVID-19 complications which he recovered from about a week ago. Odumakin stated this in a statement she personally […]
Odumakin, great nationalist, passionate leader, champion of true Nigeria – Sanwo-Oiu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed shock and condolence over the death of the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Mr Yinka Odumakin, describing him as great nationalist, passionate leader, champion of a true Nigeria. The governor, also condoled with wife of the deceased, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, […]
Nigeria Peace Group mourns Odumakin, calls him symbol of peace, patriotism
The Nigeria Peace Group, NPG, an umbrella body that leading advocacy for peace and reconciliation in Nigeria has described Yinka Odumakin’s death as shocking, painful, and sad. The death of the frontline Human Rights Activist and social justice crusader who was a spokesman of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba Socio-Cultural Group was announced on Saturday, The group […]
Yinka Odumakin’s death: Yoruba race has lost enigma in pursuit of just society – Akeredolu
He was a nationalist, gave his all Dayo Johnson – Akure Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that the Yoruba race has lost an enigma in pursuit of a just society by the death of spokesperson of the Afenifere group, Yinka Odumakin. Akeredolu also described the late Odumakin as a […]
Maltina storms Enugu with Easter goodies for Oaklands Easter Fun Fair
Nigeria’s No 1 malt brand – Maltina is set to bring it’s new flavors, – Maltina Pineapple & Maltina Vanilla with other exciting goodies to the 5th Edition of the oakland easter fun fair taking place on April 4th & 5th 2021 at the famous Oakland Amusement Parks in Enugu. This event is the first […]
Oil Spill: we ‘ll resist attempt to involve any party out Gbaramatu kingdom tells Chevron
Arising from an emergency meeting held recently in Warri, the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, the apex youth body in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta state, has said it will resist the attempts of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) over alleged plan to involve third parties that were not part of the oil spill incidence of 18th February 2021.
Odumakin’s death, a political earthquake – HURIWA
By Dirisu Yakubu Ace rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has likened the death of Yinka Odumakin, publicity secretary of Afenifere to a political earthquake. Yinka according to reports died in the early hours of yesterday from complications relating to COVID-19 at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos. In a […]
How I got married at 20, got divorced at 22, Don Jazzy reveals
By Juliet Ebirim Popular Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he got married eighteen years ago, when he was 20 and got divorced at 22. Posting his wedding photo on his instagram page, the Mavin Records boss narrated how his love for music ruined his marriage to UK-based model and writer, Michelle Jackson; […]
Buhari mourns Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin
…Describes him as man of conviction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family, friends and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. Odumakin was also spokesman to the then Gen Buhari in 2011, when he ran for President on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), now […]
