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FreeStuffsNG:
As soon as I saw the headline, I remembered our primary school questions of those days:
Who among the following was a weak King?

😂😂😂

Is this sign of weakness or greed?

dilliond89:
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/

Many people said he is a weak King, What is your opinion?

To me this is wisdom 🤷🤷🤷. He took the right decision

No blame, let's stop blaming him, he make Lagos what Lagos are today

What is your thoughts on the Kings decision?

Who can you compare to him ?

Your Opinion

dilliond89:
Is this sign of weakness or greed?

Why is people complaining that the decision was not right?

Everybody should share Their opinion

Signs of weakness or greed? Let's be sincere

dilliond89:
Is this sign of weakness or greed?

Among the Nigeria legendary King

Let's hear your own side

Greed

dilliond89:
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/

Many

dilliond89:
Who can still be smart like this today in Nigeria Politics?

Best King in Lagos history

Mention

NekaG2233:
Many

Oba means what in Yoruba??

Oba of Beni

This is why Lagos is Lagos today

Them no teach you for primary school?

Them teach na 😂

dilliond89:
Them no teach you for primary school?

Some said is greed

dilliond89:
Is this sign of weakness or greed?

This topic normally come in exam when we were in primary school

No King like him

How he began a weak King?

Stop arguing his decision

dilliond89:
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/

He took the decision at the right time

Let's hear your voice

Some are still doubting