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...
UK’s Health Minister, Nadine Dorries who fell ill on Friday, March 7 has tested positive for coronavirus. Dorries has been self-isolating at home since receiving the diagnosis. She is the first Member of Parliament to be diagnosed with coronavirus, prompting concerns about the potential spread of the illness at Westminster and even at Downing Street where she attended a reception last week. In a statement released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), it is understood that the Conservative MP is recovering.
The statement reads in part;
“I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus. As soon as I was informed I took all the advised precautions and have been self-isolating at home.
“Public Health England has started detailed contact tracing and the department and my parliamentary office are closely following their advice. I would like to thank PHE and the wonderful NHS staff who have provided me with advice and support.”Dorries in her tweet expressed concern for her 84-year-old mother who will be undergoing medical tests having exhibited potential symptoms of Covid-19.Thanks for so many good wishes. It’s been pretty rubbish but I hope I’m over the worst of it now. More worried about. This is coming after the sixth person died from the virus in the UK, which so far has a total of 382 cases. There is also speculation of parliament being suspended to limit the spread of coronavirus among MPs, peers and staff.