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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday April 27, 2017, arraigned one Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) before Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 6-count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretense to the tune of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).
Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) is alleged to have used false Facebook accounts to defraud one Maria Jose Alvarez, an American of the sum of Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).
The Nigerian guy who claimed to be an
Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) is alleged to have used false Facebook accounts to defraud one Maria Jose Alvarez, an American of the sum of Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).
The Nigerian guy who claimed to be an
American Engineer based in United Kingdom, hoodwinked his victims by establishing a romantic relationship which according to him, will lead to marriage.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
In view of his pleas, the prosecution counsel, R.E. Alao asked the court to fix a date for trial.
With the defense counsel absence in court, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to the May 18 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
In view of his pleas, the prosecution counsel, R.E. Alao asked the court to fix a date for trial.
With the defense counsel absence in court, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to the May 18 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison.
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