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...
Where Did Money Racketeers Get New Naira Notes? Comedian Asks
Nigerian comedian, Akpororo, has lamented about the scarcity of Naira notes in the country.
The comedian lamented via his Instagram account on Wednesday.
Akpororo said, "There is no cash. We are waiting for new Naira notes. New Naira notes have not circulated but money changers already have it and are changing money back to back. N700,000 for N1m new naira note. How did money changers have the notes? They need to investigate it. We are buying our money when it is not Dollars.”
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