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...
''What madness is in you?'' MASSOB leader, Ralph Nwazurike, slams Governor Wike for demolishing hotels over lockdown violation (video)
Ralph Nwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra MASSOB, has slammed Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, for ordering the demolition of two hotels for flouting the lockdown order in the state, In a viral video, Nwazurike described Governor Wike as a ''foolish and useless man'' for destroying the sweat of the citizens of the state.
In his words how can you destroy somebody's hotel simply because you are a governor? What nonsense governor is that one? Who are you? What nonsense? If somebody contravenes the law, why can't you seal up the place? You destroy somebody's sweat just because you are a governor. What nonsense governor are you? Wike, you are very useless. You are stupid. It is only in Rivers state that you can do that nonsense. Come to Imo state and try it. Are you the only governor in Nigeria? What madness is in you. What nonsense do you think you are doing? Are you the only governor in Nigeria? COVID19! COVID19! Do you know the meaning of COVID19?'' a visibly angry Nwazuruike said.