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 Ekiti governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has heightened his personal security as he was seen wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect himself during his campaigns ahead of the July 14 gubernatorial election in the state.
The former minister of Solid Minerals Development reportedly wore a bulletproof vest under his Buba to campaign recently in Ekiti, according to multiple reports.
This is coming after policemen ‘accidentally’ shot during an APC rally early this month with Fayemi and other dignitaries present. The bullet hit Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) before he was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, Dr Kayode Fayemi has concluded his visits to all the 133 communities across the state ahead of the July 14 poll to seek the support of voters.
Meanwhile, Dr Kayode Fayemi has concluded his visits to all the 133 communities across the state ahead of the July 14 poll to seek the support of voters.
He said he will provide visionary leadership through his Eight-point Agenda to redirect the state to the path of growth and development after four years of rudderless leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
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