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...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a Certificate of Return to Uche Ogah as the new Governor of Abia State as directed by the court. But the ousted governor Okezie Ikpeazu is still claiming the seat of governor. Ogah said he's going to take over straight away, but Ikpeazu said no way.
In fact, Ikpeazu has hurriedly obtained a court order stopping Ogar. Details below...
In fact, Ikpeazu has hurriedly obtained a court order stopping Ogar. Details below...
Who is now the governor? Ikpeazu with restraining order or Ogah with Certificate of Return? #politics
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