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This men were smart

It's a tough story brother man

Lagos history that all lagosian need to know, Yeah

That's the Lagos history, alot of people don't know about this.

Th story of Oba Dosunmu of Lagos. Most searchable

Many Lagosians know the city as Nigeria’s commercial capital today, but few know the king whose signature changed its destiny forever.

In 1861, during a tense standoff with the British, the Oba of Lagos made a decision that turned Lagos into a British colony.
This move still sparks debate over 160 years later — was it an act of wisdom to save his people, or a surrender that cost Lagos its freedom?

One thing is certain: this king’s choice opened the door to a new chapter in Nigeria’s history.

I’ve written the full story here, including:

Why the British wanted Lagos so badly

What led to the shocking treaty

What happened to the king after signing it

Read the full story here: https://newsbase.ng/oba-dosunmu-the-lagos-king-who-signed-the-1861-treaty-ceding-lagos-to-britain/

Greediness in politics didn't start today oo 😂

All this problem we are talking about in politics didn't start today

Corruption in politics didn't start today

The fall of empires , the Real story

corruption in politics

ancient history

history repeats

leadership lessons of all time

political history

Roman Empire

rise of emperors

The real Power struggle story

Roman History, bigger history ever !

Roman civil wars

Ancient Rome bigger political history

Julius Caesar, who can u compare to him in naija?

Fall of the Roman Republic,

This political history created a big lesson

Mention power hungry leaders in naija, don't call name, name their position

FCT Minister 😂. Among Nigeria  power hungry leaders

Examples of power hungry leader in naija? 😂

Power hungry leaders

Just imagine

This men were too greedy

Ur thought let's hear

History can repeat itself, fact is fact