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Lulu-Briggs’ Death Controversy: Dumo Laughs Last

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It was the late actor and martial artiste, Bruce Lee, that said: Patience is not passive, on the contrary, it is concentrated strength. The quote can best describe the action of billionaire businessman, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs. Since December 27, 2018 when their oil mogul father, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs died, Dumo, on behalf of his other siblings, has demanded inquest to ascertain the circumstance surrounded his death. This has pitted Dumo against his Step-mom and widow of the Kalabari High Chief, Mrs. Seinye Lulu-Briggs. She had kicked against every move by Dumo to carry out an autopsy on their father to ascertain what actually led to his death. Seinye was said to have even filed a suit to stop the order of the Kaneshie District Magistrates’ Court in Ghana for an inquest into the death of her husband months after. Amidst all the intrigues and schisms that trailed the nearly a-year family squabble, Dumo has exercised patience, and evidently, he is laughing last and laughs best.

We gathered that contrary to the speculations that the entire family reached consensus on the funeral rites of their patriarch, Seinye, the widow, refused every peaceful moves until the matter went for hearing at the Superior Court of Judicature in the High Court of Justice in Accra, Ghana. In the Consolidated Suit Number: GJ/1601/2019, the Court entered judgement in favour of Dumo while it also ordered that the mortal remains of the late OB Lulu-Briggs should be released to Dumo for onward movement to Nigeria for the burial and funeral rites.

The super wealthy businessman and philanthropist died last December aboard a flight to Accra, Ghana. He was aged 88. The deceased’s extended family —Oruwari Briggs family of Abonema— has expressed sadness and embarrassment that their prominent son and patriarch’s remains have not been interred nearly a year after his demise. “We are much more sad and embarrassed that his (Lulu-Briggs) mortal body is lying outside Nigeria in another country (Ghana). The custody of our paramount ruler has not been handed over to his adult able bodied children, the chiefs and elders of the Oruwari (Briggs) House,” the family stated. “More than anything else, this has led to the mutilation of the body of our paramount ruler because of the uncertain circumstance as to the true story of how and when he actually died which has become unknown to us because of the variety of statements.” But Seinye, it was learnt, probably realizing the futility in fighting everyone over the funeral rites, has however capitulated and tendered apologies to her husband’s family and elders.

In a recent letter addressed to the Chiefs of Briggs Compound, Seinye had pleaded for understanding and apologized to the family over her past actions. “What I prayed is that God Almighty may grant you grace to exhibit His counsel in your deliberations and decisions as it affects me and all my children. I pray also and ask for your forgiveness for any offense or perceived offense my words may have caused in your hearts during this period…” she wrote.

With a year passed and perhaps, reasoning finally prevailing, Dumo and his step-mom, alongside some select family members are in Accra, Ghana to conclude arrangement on how to bring the remains of the deceased billionaire to Nigeria. 

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was said to have played a significant role in bringing peace into the late Kalabari high Chief’s family. He has asked the gladiators to sheathe their swords and offered the state government’s readiness to foot the bill of the entire funeral rites of the billionaire founder of Moni Pulo Limited. A January 25, 2020 tentative date for the interment has now been agreed by all the gladiators thus hopefully bringing to closure the controversy surrounding the burial of the large-hearted oil tycoon.

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Honored with Prestigious OSCOTECH Fellowship Award

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Esa-Oke, Osun State — The Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has been conferred with the prestigious 2024 Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH) Fellowship Award (FOSCOT). The honor was presented during the institution’s 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and enduring contributions to society.

The event, held at the OSCOTECH campus in Esa-Oke, Osun State, witnessed a gathering of prominent dignitaries, including the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Adeleke; members of the Osun State House of Assembly; Permanent Secretaries; and esteemed royal majesties, including Oba Adeyemi Akanbi and Oba Festus Kayode Awogboro. The fellowship award was also conferred upon other distinguished individuals, including the Owaniran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, and Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke Sanni, sister to the Osun State Governor.

In his acceptance speech, Aare Emmanuelking expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition, reflecting on his transformative journey from a student at OSCOTECH to a successful entrepreneur and community leader. He stated, “Twenty-seven years ago, I walked these very grounds as a student, full of dreams and aspirations, like many of you here today. My time at OSCOTECH shaped the foundation of who I am today, instilling in me not just technical skills but the values needed to unleash my boundless potential.”

Aare Emmanuelking further extended his appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Rector of OSCOTECH, Dr. S.A.O. Adegoke, and the entire OSCOTECH community for the esteemed honor. He also commended the institution’s staff for their unwavering dedication to academic excellence and called on alumni to uphold the legacy of OSCOTECH by contributing to its growth and development.

This recognition underscores Aare Emmanuelking’s relentless commitment to fostering societal progress through innovation, leadership, and philanthropy. The Adron Group Chairman’s contributions to the housing sector and community empowerment continue to set a benchmark for excellence and service.


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Tayo Ayinde, other topshots, Honour Ikeja APC Chairman At Son’s Wedding

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November 30, 2024

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It was an atmosphere filled with love when the families, friends and associates of Mayegun Adekunle Dally-Adeokun, Olori-ebi of Adeokun-Olaboyede(Olisa) royal family, Ijebu-Ode honoured him and his beautiful wife, Evangelist Olayide, in Ibadan, Oyo state at the walimatul-Nikkah of his son, Lukmon Adekunle Jnr to his beau, Faahidat Omowunmi, delectable daughter of Alhaji Suleyman and Alhaja Tawakalit Balogun on Saturday, 23 November 2024 .

The colour of the day, Teal Green and Magenta ruled the hall of the Citron Events Centre as guests turned out glamourously to celebrate with the couple.

The solemnization of the union was done in a strict Islamic tradition. Nikkah lecture was given by Sheikh Dr. Bashir Ayodeji Eleshinmeta, Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Missioner, Oyo State. Are Dr. Abdul Rafiu Ademola Sanni, President, Ansar ud deen Society( Nigeria and overseas) was the father of the day.,

Distinguished guests at the wedding included: Oba Abdul Rasheed Adesanya, FCA, Olisa of Ijebu-Ode; Hon. Tayo Ayinde, Chief of staff to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu; Hon Seyi Lawal, member, Lagos House of Assembly, representing Ikeja State Constituency I; Hon Damola Kasunmu, member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikeja State Constituency II; Alhaja Afusat Abioro, Iyasuna of Ikeja; and Engr Mojeed Balogun, Chairman, Ikeja Local Government Area among others.

The Nikkah was followed by a classy reception and after party where guests were treated to continental and traditional dishes even as drinks flowed freely

 

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Oando Boss, Wale Tinubu, Celebrates Alake of Egbaland at 80

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The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu, CON, has felicitated the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, on his 80th birthday.

The oil mogul, in a message made available today, Thursday  September 14, 2023 congratulated the revered and respected monarch, who is also the Chairman of Oando Group, on the milestone.

Tinubu wrote: “I felicitate the Chairman of Oando, His Royal Majesty, the Alake of Egbaland, on his landmark 80th birthday.

Kabiyesi, your leadership and wisdom have been a beacon of inspiration to us all, and we, who have been privileged to know and work with you, have been positively impacted by you.

“80 years is truly a blessing from God, and I wish you good health, and many more years of impactful leadership.

“May your reign be blessed with continued success and your legacy forever etched in history. Kabiyesi o.”

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