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...
Tragedy struck in Ekiti communities as heavy rainstorm have rendered many residents homeless and destroyed properties worth millions.
This tragic-incident occured at the Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state and Ikere-Ekiti, headquarter of Ikere Local Government.
The rainstorm coupled with violent whirlwind started around 8p.m on Tuesday and ended 6a.m on Wednesday after hours of heavy downpour.
No fewer than five communities were affected by this rainstorm coupled with violent whirlwind. These communities are namely Boom Town, Eminrin and Ijelu village fondly called Aba Oyinbo by motor passengers.
Church buldings, business outfits, damaged houses, cars and smashed ceiling were visibly seen by journalists during their visitation.Also affected in Ikere-Ekiti were Kajola Adun Ogbon in Oke-Osun, Eti-Osun and Alade Filling Station in Odo Oja.
Dwellers of these affected communities appeal to the government for assistance.
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