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Story of Bode Thomas, the Nigerian Lawyer Who Barked to Death After Insulting Alaafin Of Oyo

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Chief Olabode Akanbi Thomas

Who was Bode Thomas?

Olabode Akanbi 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-Kayode’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, Lagos…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …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 the Western region as Minister of Transport under the 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 the Nigerian Youth Movement.

Bode Thomas Vs Alaafin of Oyo

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. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Alaafin Adeyemi II
Alaafin Adeyemi II

OldNaija gathered that on November 22 1953, when Chief Bode Thomas arrived at a meeting of the council, all the other councillors, except Alaafin Adeyemi, stood up to welcome him. He rudely said to the king “why were you sitting when I walked in? Why can’t you show me respect?” Bode was 34 years old while the Alaafin was in his 60s.

Alaafin Adeyemi II felt very embarrassed and he said to Bode, “shey emi on gbo mo baun? Emi ni ongbo bi aja mo baun? Ma gbo lo” which translates as “am I the one you are barking at like that? Am I the one you are barking at like a dog? Keep barking.”

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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 – 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 historic Oyo clan of Yorubaland. He was a brilliant and successful man whose pride, they said, led to his fall.

 

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There Are Only Two Genders!’ Trump Vows United State Will Only Recognize Male and Female After Day One Executive Order to ‘End the Transgender Lunacy (Video)

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At a MAGA conference in Arizona on Sunday, president-elect Donald Trump gave a speech where he laid out plans for his presidency.

He said that on his very first day in office, he will sign an executive order to stop what he called “transgender lunacy.” Trump declared that the official policy of his government will recognize only two genders: male and female. Trump made several promises about actions he will take on day one. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

He said he will ban transgender individuals from serving in the military and remove transgender topics from…..Read Full Story Here…………….

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The horse began to trample the coffin. When the coffin lid cracked, people heard crying! –

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On the farm owned by Igor, there was always an atmosphere of love and care for animals, which was felt even from a distance. Here, among green meadows and cozy paddocks, his parents were engaged in breeding cattle and horses, and from early childhood, Igor spent a lot of time caring for horses. These graceful creatures reciprocated his feelings, and real friendships began between them.

At 48 years old, Igor was faced with a difficult and unexpected situation when he learned of a sick foal named Snowball, who was about to be euthanized due to his serious condition and lack of hope for recovery. Despite urgent warnings that this decision was the only correct one, Igor, full of compassion, decided to buy Snowball, hoping to restore his joy in life and give him a chance for recovery…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Returning to his farm, Igor immediately began caring for the foal, who needed his attention and love. He called a veterinarian, who, unfortunately, confirmed the sad diagnosis: Snowball’s chances of survival were extremely small, and many were already beginning to lose hope.

However, Igor, despite the gloomy forecasts, was determined to help his new friend. He looked after Snowball every day, devoting all his time and energy to him, caring for his health and well-being. Igor monitored his nutrition, provided comfortable conditions for recovery, and even spent hours next to him, giving him his support. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

To the surprise of everyone, the foal, showing incredible resilience and fortitude, survived and became a strong and energetic horse that delighted everyone with its presence and energy. Over time, Igor fell ill and was unable to continue caring for the animals, but Snowball, despite his owner’s illness, continued to take care of him, remaining close by.

One day, Igor died of a heart attack, and his family began preparations for the funeral. However, Snowball could not come to terms with the loss of his friend. He threw off the coffin lid and sniffed Igor’s body, showing concern. To the surprise of everyone, Igor woke up and exclaimed that he was almost buried alive. A doctor present at the funeral explained that Igor had experienced catalepsy, a condition in which a person temporarily loses consciousness but remains alive. Snowball became a real savior, who brought his owner back to life and prevented him from leaving for another world.

 

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The old woman brought a handsome man to the village. On the first night she did THIS! –

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In a small village, lost among green fields and forests, something unusual happened. One day, early in the morning, an old woman named Maria, known for her kind heart and caring for others, decided to go for a walk with a cart and horse. She was always looking for opportunities to help those in need, but on this day, an unexpected find awaited her.

As Maria drove past one of the fields, something unusual caught her attention. On the ground, among the tall grasses, lay a young man. He looked exhausted and lifeless, and, coming closer, Maria realized that the guy was unconscious. Without hesitation, she called her neighbors for help and then carefully carried him onto her cart…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The neighbors, hearing about what had happened, gathered around, looking at the stranger in shock. They immediately called an ambulance. When paramedics arrived, they quickly assessed the young man’s condition and, making sure he was safe, admitted him to a nearby hospital.

The guy came to his senses only a few hours later. Opening his eyes, he saw around him people in white coats and unfamiliar faces. He tried to remember who he was and where he came from, but his head was empty. The only thing he remembered was the kindness of the old woman who found him and brought him to the village.

Meanwhile, the police began an investigation. They tried to find out what happened to the young man, where he came from, and how he ended up in the field. Neighbors, hearing about his plight, began discussing how they could help. Some suggested organizing a fundraiser for his treatment, while others suggested writing to local newspapers, hoping that someone would find out about the missing man. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Old Maria often visited him in the hospital. She brought him fruit and books, trying to keep his spirit up. The guy was grateful to her for everything she did, and with each visit, he felt that his life was filled with warmth and hope. Even though he could not remember his past, he began to build new dreams.

With the help of Maria and the locals, he gradually adapted to life in the village, and soon became part of their community. The people around him became his new family, and the old lady became his guardian angel.

The police continued to investigate, and one day, after receiving information about the missing man, they were able to identify him. It turned out that the guy was from a neighboring city and had run away from home, unable to cope with the problems that haunted him. Now, he had the opportunity to start over, and he decided to take this chance.

With the help of the old woman’s kindness and the support of new friends, he was able not only to rebuild his life but also to find his place in the world. In the village, he found not only a home but also the meaning that he had once dreamed of.

 

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