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...

A ghastly motor accident which occurred yesterday, has left people in awe. According to reports, a Reverend Father and another passenger were in the 4 Runner SUV which crashed along East West road after Odi junction.

The horrific accident caused the engine and the gear box to pull out of the vehicle which was badly damaged but the car occupants came out alive unscathed, according to a report by Facebook user Enisuoh Preye.
The Reverend father and the other passenger were taken to the hospital for checkup to avoid any internal injuries.

Below is what Enisuoh Preye shared on Friday, September 29th.
“This just happened along East West road after Odi junction from Patani. A Rev Father and another brother in the 4 Runner Jeep, engine and Gear Box pulled out of the Vehicle. Both Persons inside are very safe and strong, who say there’s no God. Just join them to thank God for their lives, Almighty God may your name alone be praised and glorified. There’s none who’s like unto thee. Untimely death shall not be our portion in Jesus mighty name, Amen.”


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