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 2-year-old Child identified as Marvellous Nsikan Edet (Pictured below) has reportedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
According to twitter user @iPeng who shared the story on the social media platform, the abductors broke into Marvellous’s parents home at Ikpa Road Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
Anyone with useful information should call or message Evelyn Mefo 07036997725 08062187679 or report to any nearest police station.
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