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...
Towards the end of 2020, the End SARS movement was one of the most talked-about things that happened in the country as youths across states protest against police brutality.
During this, some were arrested along the line based on the allegation that they were part of those who razed down the All Progressive Congress secretariat in Akure State.
Subsequently, her story got lots of attention from Nigerians especially activist online after photos of her emerged where she delivered a baby in the Prison precisely on Tuesday, June 15.
But just today, the 18-year-old teenager has been granted bail of 10 Million Naira and a surety in like sum by Ondo High Court. After her released, Kemisola Ogunbiyi picture quickly surfaced online on Twitter, the teenage lady can be seen smiling as she posed with her baby & lawyer.
Fortunately for her, the release of her and her baby is coming a day to her naming ceremony which would be held tomorrow.
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