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Godfatherism in Nigeria: Democracy, But With a Guardian Angel (Armed) by Lawson Akhigbe
In most countries, a godfather is a benevolent figure who buys you ice cream, attends your graduation, and disappears quietly into family WhatsApp groups. In Nigeria, however, a godfather is a political institution—he buys you an election, attends your swearing-in, and then moves permanently into Government House. Rent-free. In your head. Godfatherism, Nigeria’s most enduring …
Owing an expensive car
Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it? My super rich dad got me a brand new Honda Prelude when I was 17. It was repainted black and everyone called it the Knight Rider – I had tons of friends and was basically king of the castle!When I …
Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires by Jeremy Bowen
Only a few hours after the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was removed from his palace, his job and his country by US special forces, Donald Trump was still marvelling about how it felt to monitor a live feed of the raid from his Mar-a-Lago mansion. He shared his feelings with Fox News. "If you could …
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“There Are Lawyers Who Know the Judge, Not the Law” —Oba Maduabuchi, SAN Questions Justice Nwite’s Conduct in Malami’s N8.7Billion Trial
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has defended the integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary, arguing that corruption stems less from judges themselves and more from the pressures of politicians and litigants, particularly during politically charged periods like the 2003 general elections. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Wednesday, Maduabuchi said public narratives unfairly demonise …
Why Trump and the GOP Aren’t the Answer to Any of America’s or the World’s Problems by Lawson Akhigbe
In a political landscape dominated by polarization, one refrain echoes louder than ever: Donald Trump and the Republican Party position themselves as the ultimate fixers, promising to "Make America Great Again" through bold actions on the economy, immigration, foreign policy, and more. Yet, as we approach the end of 2025, with Trump back in the …
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