All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/04/2008
THE Itsekiri of Warri, Delta State have postponed the burial ceremony being organised for the late leader of Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere, Senator Abraham Adesanya, to August 19, 2008.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/26/2008
The final journey of the late Yoruba leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya began this morning at Abusi Eledumare Academy, Ijebu-Igbo. It was conducted by the Ijebu Diocese of the African Church, in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/26/2008
There is no doubt that the late Yoruba leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya, made great contributions to the political development of Nigeria.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/23/2008
A SPECIAL joint valedictory legislative sitting was held in honour of Pa Abraham Adesanya, yesterday, in Ibadan by the South West Houses of Assembly.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/22/2008
Former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), yesterday said the late Afenifere leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya, contributed immensely to political stability and development of Nigeria.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
THE Itsekiris in Warri Delta State have concluded plans to immortalise the late Afenifere leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya by organising a separate burial ceremony which will be held in Delta State.
Afrigator (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
... prosecution absent due to bereavement. Case adjourned without much fuss. Buried today, Barrister Abraham Adesanya leader of the Afenifere and leader of the Yoruba. Adesanya, 86, died about six weeks ago. May his soul rest in peace.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/23/2008
A new Yoruba leader, who will succeed the late Pa Abraham Adesanya, will emerge through "a natural process of selection" and not by election, said a former governor of Kwara.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/22/2008
... deceased prominent Nigerians for proper recognition.This followed a motion to honour late Senator Abraham Adesanya, sponsored by Hon Akeem Arole Fancy and 13 others, which noted that the democracy enjoyed in the country today "came through the sweat, pain and even supreme sacrifice of some notable Nigerians." © 2008 This Day. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/21/2008
A leading Islamic scholar and Yoruba elder, Sheikh Zuglool Mustapha Zanusi, has said it is the turn of muslims to produce Yoruba leader to succeed the late Senator Abraham Adesanya. He added that anything short of this will not be acceptable to the muslim community in Yorubaland.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
... and Lateef Sofolahon are standing trial for the attempted murder of late Afenifere leader, Senator Abraham Adesanya in 1997.Before the case was adjourned yesterday, former driver to Mohammed Abacha, son of late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Mohammed Abdul, alias Katako, who was cross-examined and re-examined, said the accused persons did not conspire to commit any crime. "To...
