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 President who spoke at the headquarters of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the Central Area of Abuja shortly after he was declared winner of the Presidential election also commended the International community for their interest in Nigeria and their contribution to the success of the election.
He regretted that even though the residential and National Assembly election was largely peaceful, some political thugs tried to undermine the process, leading to some casualties in some parts of the country.
while also commending the security agents for keeping the country safe during the elections, he charged them to redouble their efforts and ensure a peaceful governorship and state assembly election on the 9th of March.
President Buhari was also full of appreciation to the members of the Presidential Campaign Council as well as all those who contributed in one way or the other to the success of the election.The President also commended the National leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for proving leadership as the co-Chairman of the Presidential Campaign Council as well as the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomholle for the role they played.
Those who were at the campaign headquarters include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, members of the National Working Committee and member of the Presidential Campaign Council.
The President is expected to receive his certificate of return at about 2.00pm on Wednesday
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