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Who was Bode Thomas?

Olabode AkanbiĀ Thomas, popularly known as Bode Thomas, was born on October 1919 into the family of Andrew Thomas, a wealthy and influential Yoruba trader. He attended C.M.S. Grammar School, Bariga, a missionary school founded by the Church Missionary Society on the 6th of June, 1859.

Bode Thomas studied Law in London alongside Chief FRA Williams and Remi Fani-Kayode (Femi Fani-Kayodeā€™s father). Later on, Bode Thomas, FRA William and Remi Fani-Kayode established the first Law firm in Nigeria named Thomas, Williams and Kayode in Jankara Street, Lagosā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>> ā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Chief Bode Thomas rose to prominence at a young age. He became a member of the Regional House of Assembly in 1951. He represented theĀ Western regionĀ as Minister of Transport under theĀ Macpherson Constitution.

He was astute, workaholic, thoughtful and forward-looking. He was also a founding member of the Action Group. Prior to joining Action Group, he was a successful Lagos lawyer and was a member of theĀ Nigerian Youth Movement.

Reports claimed that Bode Thomas was a brilliant but very arrogant lawyer. He was said to be so arrogant to the extent that sometimes, people labelled him a bully. Judges hated the way he comported himself in court. They saw him as a brash and arrogant man.

Bode Thomas died in a controversial circumstance after his unfriendly encounter with Alaafin Adeyemi II, father of the current Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi III. Both Alaafin Adeyemi II and Thomas (who was the Balogun of Oyo in 1949) were members of the Oyo Divisional Council. At a time, the respected Alaafin was chairman of the council before Thomas took over.

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OldNaija gathered that on November 22 1953, when Chief Bode Thomas arrived at aĀ meeting of the council, all the other councillors, except Alaafin Adeyemi, stood up to welcome him. He rudely said to the kingĀ ā€œwhy were you sitting when I walked in? Why canā€™t you show me respect?ā€Ā Bode was 34 years old while the Alaafin was in his 60s.

Alaafin Adeyemi II felt very embarrassed and he said to Bode,Ā ā€œshey emi on gbo mo baun? Emi ni ongbo bi aja mo baun? Ma gbo loā€Ā which translates asĀ ā€œam I the one you are barking at like that? Am I the one you are barking at like a dog? Keep barking.ā€

Bode as Transport Minister, 1952.

It was alleged that Bode Thomas got home and started barking like a dog. He barked and barked throughout the night till he died the following day ā€“ November 23 1953. There were rumours that the Alaafin had Bode Thomas poisoned. He was survived by his wife, Lucretia Shobola Odunsi and children. Among his children are Abimbola, Eniola and Dapo.

Bode has a street named after him in Lagos. He served as a colonial minister of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria and privy counsellor of the historicĀ Oyo clan of Yorubaland. He was a brilliant and successful man whose pride, they said, led to his fall

 

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Boss Kicks Out Cleaner For Bringing Newborn Baby to Office, Gives Her All His Money the Next Day

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A young mother named Clara was on her way to work when she found an abandoned newborn baby in a stroller. Shocked by this heart-wrenching sight, Clara couldnā€™t bear to leave the baby alone in the cold. She decided to bring the baby with her to the office, despite knowing her boss had strict rules about personal matters in the workplace.

However, when Claraā€™s boss, Mr. Gilmore, discovered the baby in the office, he flew into a rage and accused Clara of breaking the rules. He yelled at her and threatened to terminate her employment. Clara was taken aback by his reaction and realized that she didnā€™t want to work in such an unsympathetic environment. She packed her things and decided to find a new jobā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>> ā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

While waiting outside the office for the police to arrive and take the baby, Clara explained her situation to the officers. They understood her predicament and sympathized with her. Clara knew she had to move on and look for a new job, leaving the fate of the baby in the hands of the authorities.

The following day, Clara received a message from the construction office asking her to attend a meeting with HR. Expecting to be fired, Clara entered the meeting with mixed emotions. However, to her surprise, Mr. Gilmore was there and apologized for his outburst the previous day. He explained that the stress of the meeting had overwhelmed him and he had sensory issues.

Mr. Gilmore shared a personal story of how his grandson had once gotten lost, and a kind stranger had stayed with him until they were reunited. He expressed his gratitude for the strangerā€™s act of kindness and recognized Claraā€™s honorable actions in taking care of the abandoned baby. Clara was astonished by his apology and felt a sense of redemption. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

In a generous gesture, Mr. Gilmore not only apologized but also offered Clara a raise, compensation, and the money in an account as a token of appreciation. Although Clara initially tried to refuse, Mr. Gilmore insisted, wanting to express his gratitude in a meaningful way.

A few days later, Clara learned that the babyā€™s mother had been found. It turned out that someone had taken the stroller with the baby when the mother had been momentarily distracted and accidentally left it behind. Claraā€™s actions had saved the family from a potential tragedy.

With the money and support from Mr. Gilmore, Claraā€™s life took a positive turn. She decided to start her own cleaning service, determined to be her own boss and never be at the mercy of others again.

This story highlights the power of compassion and understanding. Claraā€™s act of kindness not only helped an abandoned baby but also led to a surprising change in her own life. It serves as a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, acts of empathy can have a profound impact and open doors to new opportunities.

 

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Dad is arrested after his 14-year-old daughter installs a Nest video camera in her bedroom.

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The man, 47, has been arrested for child abuse after his teen daughter used a home security camera to catch him in the act. Damon Becnel was taken into custody and charged with child and animal abuse on Jan. 2.

The teenā€™s mother, Allison Tringas, reportedly said her daughter complained about Becnelā€™s alleged abuse for years, but no one believed her. So, the 14-year-old installed Nest security cameras in her home to prove itā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>> ā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

ā€œMy daughter eventually reached the point that she finally installed a video in her bedroom because nobody believed her,ā€ Tringas told WHJG.

On Dec. 27, the teen submitted video footage from her bedroom camera to authorities. The disturbing footage allegedly shows Becnel abusing the familyā€™s dog, yelling and grabbing the teen by her hair.

ā€œWhile the defendant is on the bed, the defendant is seen pulling out a knife and pointing it at the dog while yelling ā€˜I will cut this dogā€™s f**king eyeballs out, Iā€™ll f**king do it,ā€™ā€ the arrest report read. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Towards the end of the six-minute video, Becnel can allegedly be seen head-butting his daughter.

ā€œThe defendant yells some more and uses his head to strike the victim in the head. The victimā€™s head can be heard booming off the wall behind her and she immediately begins crying,ā€ the report described.

Tringas, who doesnā€™t have custody of her daughter, told WHJG she was outraged when she saw her daughter being abused.

ā€œWhen I saw the video for the first time I puked,ā€ Tringas recalled.

According to the report, Becnel is a well-known business owner. He has been released on bond.

 

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Man who indecently assaulted 4 girls walked free when the judge explained to the victims why ā€˜jail isnā€™t appropriateā€™!

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According to the court documents, the 20-year-old defendant, Christopher, pleaded guilty to ra-ing one young girl and se-ually abusing three others over the course of a year.

But, unfortunately,, thanks to the judgeā€™s sympathy, he wonā€™t even set foot inside of a prison cell for any of his crimes. The victims of the defendant are tormented by the fact that their se-ual abuser will not be jailed for his actions. The defendant was formally charged with first-degree ra-e, third-degree ra-e, and se-ual abuse involving multiple minors when he was only 17 years oldā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>> ā€¦Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The abuse occurred over the course of a year at his home. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree se* abuse, third-degree attempted abuse, and third-degree ra-e.

Per reports, Judge Murphy said in front of Belter and his victims that he agonized over whether or not to imprison the rapist. He then announced that Belter would receive no jail time and just eight years of probation for his crimes because jailing him wouldnā€™t be an appropriate sentence.

Judge Murphy went on to say that he came to his decision based on the ra-istā€™s age at the time of the crimes. The defendant was 16 or 17 when he ra-ed a teen girl and se-ually abused three others, whose ages ranged from 15 to 16 years. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

ā€œI agonized ā€” Iā€™m not ashamed to say that I actually prayed over what is the appropriate sentence in this case. because there was great pain. There was great harm ā€” There were multiple crimes committed in the case,ā€ Judge Murphy explained. ā€œIt seems to me that a sentence that involves incarceration or partial incarceration isnā€™t appropriate, so I am going to sentence you to probation.ā€ Although the defendant is required to register as a se* offender, he received a sentence of two years interim probation which, if completed, will earn him Youthful Offender status. His probation restrictions include no contact with minors, living with his parents, employment or full-time student status, and no internet. ā€œItā€™s going to be like a sword hanging over your head for the next eight years,ā€ Judge Murphy remarked.

Christopherā€™s victims learned in court that he would receive no jail time. Understandably, they were stunned and disgusted with the judgeā€™s decision.

One of the victimā€™s attorneys attributed the merciful sentence to Christopherā€™s race and economic status. ā€œI am deeply, deeply disappointed. I expected a different outcome today,ā€ declared Cohen, attorney. ā€œJustice was not done today. He is privileged. He comes from money. He is white. He was sentenced as an adult, appropriately ā€” for an adult to get away with these crimes is unjust.ā€

 

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