Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Graphic pics: Man sustains severe burns after someone poured gasoline on him and set him ablaze in Katsina State
Mr Muhammed Lawal is currently in critical condition at the Katsina General Hospital after he was set ablaze. Narrating how it happened, Lawal said that he was sleeping outside his house at night due to the oppressive heat when he felt someone pour gasoline on him and set him on fire. He is asking the public to assist him as he can't afford his medical bills. He can be reached at Lawan Katsina General Hospital, patients group room 3, bed 11.
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