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[size=14pt]Oba Musendiku Braimah Adeniji Adele II (Oba of Lagos).[/size]
(1893-1964)

Nigerian traditional ruler. Oba Adeniji Adele was the grandson of Adele I, who reigned briefly as Oba of Lagos (or Eleko) in the 19th century, before the British occupation, but whose direct family did not occupy the throne for some time afterwards. He went to the Church Missionary Society (CMS) Grammar School in Lagos and later worked as a surveyor for the British colonial government. As a surveyor and draughtsman he travelled to the northern and eastern provinces of Nigeria. He won a prize for a novel at an exhibition at Calabar in 1914.

He volunteered for military service in the First World War and served as a sapper with the Royal Engineers in the Cameroons Campaign (1914-15), being decorated three times. Later he worked again at the survey department, before joining the Treasury staff as one of the then subordinate Nigerian civil servants. He was transferred to the secretariat in 1937, working as a chief clerk and later as Acting Assistant Secretary.

Later Prince Adeniji Adele worked for the Inland Revenue Department and then once again for the Treasury, where he was an Accountant. While he was working as Provincial Treasurer at Kano in September 1949 he heard that he had been chosen as Oba of Lagos to succeed Oba Falolu. His succession was contested and he was not crowned until three years later.

He then became a much respected traditional ruler in Nigeria’s Federal Capital. In 1952 he became a member of the Western Region House of Chiefs (Lagos being separated from that region only later, in 1954). Under the Lagos Local Government Law of 1953 the Oba became President of the Town Council.

Oba Adeniji died in September 1964 and was succeeded by Oba Oyekan.

I've become forgetful. Once upon a time I could recite the details of the case by heart. Now all I remember is that Chief Rotimi Williams represented one side, while Chief G.O.K Ajayi represented the other side (I can't even remember who represented which side) and that Adeniji-Adele won.

TouchDown:

Enjoyed myself and learned new things going through this thread.

Great job Naptu (and others) ....

Thank you very much.

[size=14pt]Alhaji Dr. Ado Bayero (CFR, LLD, JP). Emir of Kano.[/size]
Born July 25, 1930


Ado Bayero was born to the family of Hajiya Hasiya and Abdullahi Bayero dan Muhammad Abbas (who was also an Emir of Kano that reigned for 27 years) and into a Fulani⁠ Sullubawa clan that has presided over the Emirate of Kano since 1819. He was the eleventh child of his father and the second of his mother. At the age of 7, he was sent to live with Maikano Zagi.

He started his education within the emir's walls in Kano, studying Islam. He then followed religious instructions with attendance at the Kano Middle School, where he was classmates with Mahmoud Gashash. He graduated from the School of Arabic Studies in 1947 and attended Zaria Clerical College in 1952. Upon his graduation from the School of Arabic Studies, he took up work with the Bank of British West Africa until 1949, when he joined the Kano Native Authority. At the bank, he was exposed to colleagues from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and he was able to see the evolving Nigerian state from his seat as a bank clerk. In 1954, he won a seat to the Northern Regional House of Assembly.

He was the head of the Kano Native Authority Police Division from 1957 until 1962 (a position equivalent to Commissioner of Police in Nigeria of today), before becoming the ambassador of Nigeria to Senegal. As police chief, he tried to minimize the practice of briefly detaining individuals or political opponents on the orders of powerful individuals in Kano. As ambassador in Senegal, he cultivated a relationship with Senegalese president Senghor in whose country, like Northern Nigeria, Tijjaniyya leader, Ibrahim Niass had numerous followers. Also, while working as an ambassador, he enrolled in a French class to learn the language.

In 1963, he succeeded Muhammadu Inuwa as Emir of Kano with the support of kingmakers, Shehu Ahmadu, madaki, Bello Dandago, Sarkn Dawakin, Bellol Barwa and Mohammed Muhtari Sarkin Bai who liked his short experience in politics.

Bayero became emir on October 22nd 1963, during the First Republic, at a time when the nation was going through rapid social and political changes while regional, sub-regional and ethnic harmony became more discordant. Bayero is the 13th Fulani emir since the Fulani War of Usman Dan Fodio, when the Fulani took over the city-states of the Hausa. The glorious throne which he still occupies places him as the 13th Fulani⁠ Emir of Kano Emirate and the 56th ruler of the Hausa Kindom. Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero’s patience has gloriously earned him the title: Damo Sarkin Hakuri; a title bestowed on him by his loyal and faithful subjects

In his first few years, two political movements with a pro Kano stance gained support among some Kano elites. The Kano Peoples Party emerged during the reign of Muhammadu Inuwa and supported the deposed Emir Sanusi, but it soon evaporated. A new one, the Kano State Movement emerged towards the end of 1965, favoring more economic autonomy for the province. This movement had Dandago, Maitama Sule and Inuwa Wada as members.

The death of many political agitators of the period from Northern Nigeria in 1966 and subsequent enthronement of a unitary state consolidated a united front in the Northern Region but also resulted in a spate of crisis and violence in the North, including Kano. Bayero's admirers have commented on his role in bringing calm and stability during the time of the crisis and subsequent ones in Kano.

As Emir, he became a patron of Islamic scholarship and embraced Western education as a means to succeed in a modern Nigeria. However, in his reign, the constitutional powers derived as emir were whittled down by the military regimes between 1966-1979. The Native Authority Police and Prisons Dept were abolished, the Emir's Judicial Council was supplanted by another body, while local government reforms carried out in 1968, 1972, and 1976 reduced the powers of the emir. During the second republic, he witnessed hostilities from the Peoples Redemption Party led government of Abubakar Rimi.

Ado Bayero is the longest serving emir in the Emirate of Kano's history. During his tenure, he has seen the Kano Emirate transformed from a native authority to community leadership. He is an influential spiritual and community leader in Northern Nigeria and his palace plays host to official visits by many government personnel and strangers. He has sometimes played advisory roles in many governments. However, in 1981, Governor Abubakar Rimi restricted traditional homage paid by village heads from the state to Ado Bayero and also excised some domains out of his emirate and in 1984, a travel ban was placed on the emir and his friend Oba Okunade Sijuwade (The Oni of Ife). Though the military are sometimes seen as relying on traditional rulers for support, mostly by distancing themselves from politicians, many military regimes in the past also chipped away at powers of traditional rulers such as Bayero.

In 2002, he led a Kano Elders Forum in opposing the onshore and offshore abrogation bill.

Bayero is a communal leader of an emirate that is sometimes the center of turbulence and a former chancellor of the University of Nigeria and the University of Ibadan. He is sometimes identified by a distinct turban (Rawani), hooded cloak, and a gown ensemble (Riga), the displays of his horsemen are known for the enwrapped attention it garners from attentive audience.

The Emir’s insatiable thirst for knowledge, a trait he inherited from his father gave birth to an open door leadership style, which makes education accessible to all genders, male or female. He is also a true custodian of the rich cultural heritage of Kano, a course he specially promotes by encouraging its study among his people. Three years after his meritorious turbaning as the Emir of the ancient Kano Emirate, Alhaji Ado Bayero was appointed the first chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 1966. This appointment was a befitting tribute because he is not only a visionary and honest leader but also an intellectually sound emir who carries with him the trust of his followers.

A complimentary praise epithet by Hausa singer Maizargardi praises Bayero's heritage and wealth and binds it with the responsibility of sharing the wealth with the people. He is also referenced as Dan Abdulahi Bayero and Jikan Abbas.


Second to his political influence in Nigeria, the current Emir of Kano is also renowned for his abundant wealth. Bayero maintains his massive fortune as both a stock investor and a large scale agricultural entrepreneur, with his financial influence extending beyond the shores of his home country.



As an important Islamic city of the West African savannah for centuries; Kano has witnessed a simultaneous reign of great emirs, who left indelible marks during their reign. Some of them include: Muhammadu Abbas (1903–1919), Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero (1926–1954) and the most recent of them, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Bayero, who is today continuing with the legacies of his predecessors. He is a charismatic and people-oriented leader who thinks less of himself and more of his subjects.

His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Bayero, is the progeny of the former Emir of Kano, Abdullahi Bayero (Sarki Alhaji). His princely birth in to the royal family in 1930 was a memorable event that attracted songs, dance, praise and gifts into the palace from all and sundry, regardless of class or status, to show solidarity to a prince who is today leading over ten million people in a well established commercial city (Kano) of West Africa.

Though the 12th child of the late emir, the incumbent emir was the first privileged prince to attend a public school. This makes him unique in the chronology of princes before him because he was the first to attain such educational height in the history of the Emirate.

Pic 1: Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero in the main reception room of his palace.

Pic 2: Alhaji Ado Bayero and Queen Elizabeth II of the UK.

Bureaucratic bottleneck/red tape.

Police: "We have concluded investigation, we are waiting for the DPP's office to prosecute".

DPP's office: "We have not gotten the case file from the police".

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Bump.

what would really make me happy is if people would compile their lists, rather than simply criticising others' lists. Like I said, Nigeria is blessed with abundant talent, so I would like to see who would be removed from the list and who would be added.

Reminds me of 1994 when Victor Ikpeba claimed that Clemens Westerhof hated him, that's why he always started him on the bench. I wondered who he thought he could bench, Amunike or Yekini.

I am in love with the strike force of your second team. Van Basten is my all-time football hero. Romario (I'll never forget Man-U vs Barcelona (1994 season Champions League). Honourable mention goes to (Mr) George Weah.

I'll be back with my list.

There was a time that I would be gripped with fear anytime I saw Eguavoen's name on the team list. His name invokes the fear of red card.

pak: The rest of your team is very sensible but that bolded part is sinful. You deserve a sucker punch

Its like your memory ony stretches back to France '98. Did you see Maroc '88 and USA '94 at all ? Even Enyeama sef go bow.


Comparing Enyeama to Rufai is like comparing Abu Qaqa to Osama bin laden - You dey kwaze

The penalty kicks at the semi-finals of Maroc '88 were like madness! I would say that in the late '80s/early '90s the only keepers that came close to Rufai in Africa were Edward Ansah of Ghana and Joseph Antoine Bell of Cameroun. Rufai is a legend!

Before France '98 NFA officials did not want Rufai to make it to the world cup. His name was not in the initial list. He was on his way to the Carribeans for his holiday when the NFA called him back. Ike Shorunmu had an injury, so Rufai was called in as replacement. The rest is history.

The stars in action.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggt9Ply9lc (1980 Nations cup)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F33nBKb8Pf8 (Jay-Jay Okocha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fppoq3DBbyA (Finidi George)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Eu8HMrG94 (Sunday Oliseh)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO2vEwl6Qpo (Yekini part 1 early years)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PqbDfuMilM&feature=PlayList&p=6985D559FE68B2AD&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=81 (Nigeria vs Brazil. from brazilian tv)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgZ_gVItwi4 (Tunisia '94 final match)

shadrach77: okay, we had great players in the past. Cool. I think it's time we stop consoling ourselves with our past glories and start foccusing on the present and the future

Yep! That's going to be the title of my next thread (The Problem With Nigerian Football). It'll also include solutions to the problems.

[quote author=Bo-large]THESE ARE THE TEAM THAT COULD HAVE WON US A WORLD CUP, PUT WE LOST IT TO BAD MANAGEMENT OF THE NFA THEN.

SOMEBODY IS MISSING IN THE LIST LIKES OF :

MUTIU ADEPOJU,

FELIX OWOLABI,

ADOKIA AMASEMAKA[/quote]Nigeria is blessed with talent. When I originally made that list in 2010 it was so difficult that I had to draw up a second list of 23. On the left we could have any one of Felix Owolabi, Muda Lawal, Friday Ekpo, Friday Elaho and Emmanuel Amunike. Hard to choose, but I go with Amunike and Muda Lawal.

tunapawizzy: interchange BAbayaro n Iroha.....Good selection, bad tactics/formation

Iroha was wonderful in that game Nigeria v Ivory Coast @ Tunisia '94. He took out Michel Basole without getting a red card and even scored a goal. I lost my voice on that day.

rocky01: My name is Rocky, new member to this forum. I found this forum very informative and hope I can gain some valuable suggestions and knowledge by participating on discussion here. Hope all members will be cooperative with me. If any kind of mistake done by me kindly forgive me for that.

Welcome.

[size=14pt]Pick your fantasy Green/Super Eagles team.[/size]

Pick the best 23 Nigerian senior national team players (male) you can think of and fit them into formation on a football field. I'll go first.

https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/6131_126885777789_558514_n.jpg


Rashidi Yekini

Henry Nwosu

Daniel Amokachi

Samson Siasia

Emmanuel Amunike

Muda Lawal

Finidi George

Segun Odegbami

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha

Nwankwo Kanu

Sunday Oliseh

Stephen Keshi

Celestine Babayaro

Benedict Iroha

Uche Okafor

Joseph Yobo

Christian Chukwu

Taribo West

Uche Okechukwu

Reuben Agboola

Peter Rufai

Emmmanuel Okala

Best Ogedengbe


Let's have your fantasy Eagles' line up.

Actually, officials from Hasbro were at the launch. One of them was interviewed on tv and he explained how the CEO of Bestman Games convinced them to approve the Lagos Edition.


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/11/no-boardwalk-monopoly-board-game-now-inspired-by-nigeria-chaotic-big-city/

Op, you forget to include Vic O in your list.

badesco: Will this provide jobs for the unemployed or masses?

Good question. I can't really judge if it's a good development without being able to answer these questions.

1) Will the boards be made in Lagos (employment, taxes, etc)?

2) Will the boards be sold outside Nigeria (goodwill, image, etc)?

3) What other plans do they have (eg, exporting Ayo, etc)?

The Lagos edition Monopoly Board Game.

Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO Bestman Games, presenting the City of Lagos Edition of Monopoly to Governor Fashola at Lagos House, Marina.

Ishilove: This picture reminds me of Musiwa's satellite pictures

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Governor Fashola at the launch of the Lagos version Monopoly board (City Hall, Lagos).

Aso Rock Council Chamber (Federal Executive Council meeting).

Distances at the Aso Rock Villa.

Aso Rock Villa.