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...

According to Facebook user, Yome Gold, she came across the lady sprawled on the road on Wednesday, December 27. Read below:
"A quick report on Joy Akatugba.
I met this lady yesterday afternoon. And no she is not mentally deranged as she speaks fine and identified herself.
She is a victim of society wickedness. Accused of witchcraft, beaten to pulp ( by #soldiers) till there was no strength in her and left to die on the road.
Please I crave the good minds of well-meaning Nigerians resident in Warri, Effurun, Ekpan and environs to do something to help this lady. God bless
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