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...
A Nigerian man charged to court for causing death of his 9 yr old daughter through dangerous driving..photo
A 46 year old Nigerian man, Barnabas Chizoro Edohasim living in the UK has been charged to court for causing the death of his nine-year-old daughter, Olivia, by dangerous driving.
According to Manchester news, the deceased died after the Toyota Auris estate car she was travelling in collided with a wall in Manchester Road, Altrincham, on May 7th. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while her injured 11-year-old sister was taken to hospital.
Following her death, Olivia's family described her as a "little bundle of joy" who "left a blaze of success in all that she engaged in".
Greater Manchester Police released a statement saying her father had been charged
Following her death, Olivia's family described her as a "little bundle of joy" who "left a blaze of success in all that she engaged in".
Greater Manchester Police released a statement saying her father had been charged
"Chizoro Barnabas Edohasim, 46, of Huntspill Road, Altrincham, has today been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Edohasim has been bailed to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 19 October 2016." – GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE
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