Birthday greetings to my Oba of Lagos, by Dele Sobowale
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His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, CFR, who, unknown to many people, is a lawyer, Fellow of the Nigerian Law School, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Oba of Lagos and Permanent Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrated another birthday last week. Oba Akiolu I will celebrate two anniversaries next year.
Context & Background
✦How many Nigerians, when in court, feel absolutely certain that justice would be done at the end of the trial – win or lose?
Key Figures & Named Entities
Today:Today, two of them are the focus of attention – for the best of reasons.last week:His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, CFR, who, unknown to many people, is a lawyer, Fellow of the Nigerian Law School, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Oba of Lagos and Permanent Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrated another birthday last week.2026:But, the commitment to publish a tribute to Chief Kesington Adebutu, GCON, FNIJ, the day after his 91st birthday on October 24, 2026, was made months before last week.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, CFR, who, unknown to many people, is a lawyer, Fellow of the Nigerian Law School, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Oba of Lagos and Permanent Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrated another birthday last week.
✦Oba Akiolu I will celebrate two anniversaries next year.
✦How many Nigerians, when in court, feel absolutely certain that justice would be done at the end of the trial – win or lose?
Key Facts:Today: Today, two of them are the focus of attention – for the best of reasons.last week: His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, CFR, who, unknown to many people, is a lawyer, Fellow of the Nigerian Law School, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Oba of Lagos and Permanent Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrated another birthday last week.2026: But, the commitment to publish a tribute to Chief Kesington Adebutu, GCON, FNIJ, the day after his 91st birthday on October 24, 2026, was made months before last week.Today: Today, the area characterized by filth and lawlessness has been transformed.
Editorial Excerpt
“It is the part of a king to do good to his subjects and be maligned for it” – Alexander the Great, 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia. Seldom does this column write about our Royal Fathers. Today, two of them are the focus of attention – for the best of reasons. His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa […]
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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, CFR, who, unknown to many people, is a lawyer, Fellow of the Nigerian Law School, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Oba of Lagos and Permanent Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrated another birthday last week.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Delta State, Nigeria Police Force.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Today, two of them are the focus of attention – for the best of reasons.
