Tope Fayehun

2 months ago | leadership.ng | Tope Fayehun |George Okojie

National leader of the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has mourned the passing of Chief Samuel Ayodeji Adebanjo, describing it as a “great sadness.”Fasonranti who described Adebanjo as a brother, comrade-in-arms and political associate for upwards of 70 years, said the late elder statesman was committed to the principles of good governance, rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights of Nigerians.

2 months ago | leadership.ng | Aza Msue |Tope Fayehun

The northern apex socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has faulted the notion that the region was the ultimate kingmaker which could give victory to any presidential candidate of its choosing.

Jan 24, 2025 | leadership.ng | Tope Fayehun

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, has upheld the death sentence of Dr Ramon Adedoyin, a prominent hotel owner, for his involvement in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The appellate court delivered the judgement in Adedoyin’s appeal against the judgement handed over to him by the High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, affirmed that the lower court properly convicted Adedoyin.

Jan 22, 2025 | leadership.ng | Tope Fayehun

The South-West Security Network (SWSN) also known as the Amotekun Corps has warned bandits to stay away, saying the region is not a haven for them. Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital when parading 21 suspects, Chairman, Corps Commanders of Amotekun in the South-West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, noted that the corps planned joint security patrol of forests in the region to flush out bandits who have invaded the region.

Jan 21, 2025 | leadership.ng | Tope Fayehun

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation Afenifere has applauded the Nigeria Governors Forum for its unified support for the Tax Reform Bills now awaiting consideration by the National Assembly. Afenifere commended the federal government for initiating the tax reform bills because of their inherent benefits and lauded those who worked to remove the stalemate that characterised the efforts to pass the four tax bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.