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...
Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday. The 59-year-old faces numerous charges related to human trafficking and sexual assault.
His first bail bid was unsuccessful earlier this month.
The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Tshepo Ndwalaza said: "The matter was postponed to 29 August for a formal bail application.
As the NPA, we believe he has the right to do so if he feels a different court can reach a different decision."
Earlier this year the NPA shared concerns about witnesses in the case who were being intimidated.
At the time, Ndwalaza said they received information that Omotoso's supporters harassed complainants.
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