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...
Father arrested for using scissors to cut 4-years old daughter’s private part in order to have ‘easy access’
A 38 years old father has been arrested for raping his 4 years old daughter for 3 years and using scissors to cut open her private part in order to have easy access. Facebook user, Edoamaowo Udeme shared the story. According to her, it happened in Akwa Ibom state. She wrote: “A 38-YEAR-OLD FATHER DEFILES DAUGHTER FROM AGE 1 TILL 4 WHEN HE CUTS HER VAGINA WITH SCISSORS FOR EASY ENTRY. In Ikot Ofon Ikono, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria, Peter Sunday Etim 38 years, defiles daughter since she was 1 year till now that she is 4, then he used scissors to cut up her Vagina for easy entry. In a telephone interview with the girl's mother, Emem Peter Etim, mother of 3, she admitted that her husband started fingering the daughter Ubokobong Peter Sunday since she was one year old, she had cautioned him to stop but he never did until last week when he used scissors to cut up her VAGINA for easy entry and she couldn’t take it anymore and had to report to the police. On why she kept quiet from the first day, Emem said she hoped that he would change but cutting her VAGINA became the last straw for her. On what medical treatment the baby has received, Emem said she has not received any because she can’t afford it but only uses boiled water and made her sit on it. Currently, in the police custody, I wonder if it will not go the same way other rape cases have gone. N/B This one is beyond me. I am fainting.”