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...
Police in Barnet, North London are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 27-year-old man who has absconded from hospital.
Oluseun Michael Olaifa was last seen at 15:00hrs on Thursday, March 29, whilst attending Barnet General Hospital.
Oluseun is described as black, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build with short black hair.
When last seen, he was wearing a black hat, a black jacket, black gloves, a grey jumper, black jeans and black trainers.
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