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 Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being treated for Coronavirus.A No10 Downing Street spokesman said Sunday that: "The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers," he said.
Chequers is the official country residence of British prime ministers.
"On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas' for the brilliant care he has received."
"All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness."
The prime minister's fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is expecting a baby, said on Twitter: "Thank you also to everyone who sent such kind messages of support. Today I'm feeling incredibly lucky."There were times last week that was very dark indeed. My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their loved ones."I cannot thank our magnificent NHS enough. The staff at St Thomas' Hospital have been incredible. I will never, ever be able to repay you and I will never stop thanking you."Mr Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas' hospital, in London, on Sunday, April - ten days after testing positive for the Coronavirus as his symptoms, including cough and high temperature, persisted. He stayed three nights in intensive care before returning to award on Thursday.