Another First-class Yoruba Oba Dies, Buried According To Islamic Rites

Published

4 years ago

January 7, 2022

A Yoruba traditional ruler, the Olofin of Ado-Odo, Oba Lateef Adeniran, has died.

The Ogun State first-class monarch joined his ancestors on Friday and he was buried same day.

Defying the usual rituals that do follow the death of a typical Yoruba traditional ruler, Oba Adeniran was buried according to his Islamic rites.

Islamic clerics had gathered at Ado-Odo to observe Salat al-janazah (a funeral prayer) at an open space, with the remains of the monarch laid before them.

The body was later lowered into the grave as many gathered to bid the monarch farewell.

Our correspondent reported that a three-time former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, was present at the funeral.

Oba Adeniran who clocked 63 in December, relocated from Ado-Odo to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital in April 2013, after he was attacked and stripped naked by some angry youths.

The royal father was flagged down in his car by the youths, who were said to have earlier invaded his palace to vandalise vehicles and torch his property.

It was gathered that the youths were protesting a Supreme Court judgment of January 12, 2009, which validated Adeniran’s appointment as the Oba of the ancient town.

But, in December 2020, the Olofin returned to Ado-Odo amidst pomp and pageantry.

After his return, the monarch organised a fundraiser for the construction of a modern palace, which is yet to be completed until he breathed his last.

Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

Published

2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

Editor

A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

Headline

Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

Published

2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

Editor

The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

Headline

US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

Published

2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

Editor

The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.