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 Federal Road Safety Corp, FRSC has recalled its personnel, who were pictured allegedly drunk during working hours in Anambra state. A statement by the head, Media Relations and Strategy of the Corps, Bisi Kazeem, said the alleged marshals, whose photographs were taken at Tarzan junction, close to Onitsha have been identified as operatives of the Corps from Nteje Unit Command under the Anambra State Sector Command.
He said that the marshals were deployed for traffic control and monitoring for the Easter Special patrol at Tarzan junction close to Onitsha.
He said that the marshals were deployed for traffic control and monitoring for the Easter Special patrol at Tarzan junction close to Onitsha.
"They have been recalled for administrative and disciplinary action at Anambra State Sector Command, Awka, being the Command that supervises the affairs of the Nteje Unit, where they served on the directive of the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, who abhors indiscipline in all ramifications."Appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken against them as soon as the administrative panel dispenses with their case, said Kareem.
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