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 24-year-old woman, Atarah Wright was taken to the Putnam County Jail after a powdery substance was spotted in her during a traffic stop, a police report said. According to the police, Wright was pulled over because her Chevy SUV only had one functioning headlight. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office added that the police officer that pulled Wright over discovered that she didn't have a valid driver's license.
Wright was arrested after an officer found a substance suspected to be cocaine. Wright's car also had meth and hypodermic needle in the car, authorities said.
While being searched at the jail, authorities found two Dilaudid pills in her vagina, along with a hypodermic needle, police said.
Report didn't state if she is still in jail or has been released after meeting bail conditions
Source: CBS 47
Wright was arrested after an officer found a substance suspected to be cocaine. Wright's car also had meth and hypodermic needle in the car, authorities said.
While being searched at the jail, authorities found two Dilaudid pills in her vagina, along with a hypodermic needle, police said.
Report didn't state if she is still in jail or has been released after meeting bail conditions
Source: CBS 47
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