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...
'It is over for Tinubu, he has been retired from politics'- FFK reacts to Buhari's recognition of Giadom as acting APC chairman

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's recognition of Victor Giadom as the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).On Wednesday the presidency announced that Giadom has gotten the approval of President Buhari and will preside over APC's virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, June 25, as the party's chairman. President Buhari who spoke through his spokesperson Garba Shehu said he will attend the NEC meeting because “the law is on the side of Victor Giadom as Acting National Chairman." The president explained that he has received “very convincing advice” and will hold a virtual meeting with Giadom. Taking to his Facebook page to react to the new development, FFK said that All Progressives Congress stalwart, Bola Tinubu, has been "retired from politics and thrown under the bus" by the President. “First, Oshiomhole was kicked out by the Court of Appeal. Then his preferred replacement, Abiola Ajimobi, falls into a coma. Then his archrival, Giadom is recognized by Buhari as acting national chairman. Conclusion: It is over for Tinubu. He has been thrown under the bus and retired from politics.” he wrote on Facebook.
