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...
It was gathered that the army officer was ambushed by armed robbers on his way to Ilorin where he was attending a French Course at the Nigerian Army School of Education Sobi Barracks in Kwara.
An Artillery Officer rerolled to play infantry roll in the North-east with 192 Bn at Gozwa, the young officer was courageous in his fight against the insurgents in the North-east to ensure the sovereignty of our dear country. He was indeed a professional soldier.
The late officer was born on July 31, 1984 in Kano to the family of MWO Dogari Emmanuel Apyeyak. A Kuteb by tribe, and hails from Lissam, Ussa, Taraba State. RIP!
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