Centre for Nigeria Progress

When we tell the story of colonial resistance, we speak of great leaders, fierce battles, and powerful kingdoms. We rarely speak of a tiny, buzzing insect. Yet, in the case of Nigeria, one of the most significant defenders of the land was not a warrior king or a diplomatic genius, but the lowly mosquito. This …

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1. Systemic Attack and "Othering" · Tactics Used: Public disparagement of institutions ("deep state," courts, media), division into "red" vs. "blue" states, incendiary nicknames for opponents.· Constitutional Impact: Erodes public trust in co-equal branches of government, framing them as illegitimate enemies rather than essential checks. This weakens the system's ability to collectively restrain executive overreach. …

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Every time, when a prominent Nigerian dies, our newsfeeds and front pages fill with glowing tributes. “Great patriot… visionary… selfless leader…” the headlines proclaim. It has become ritualistic — so predictable that it almost feels scripted.But there’s a profound contradiction here: as we sing the praises of these leaders in death, the reality experienced by …

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Oba Market In Edo State, Nigeria, the primary responsibility for markets — including their development, management, maintenance, and reconstruction — lies with the local government level. According to the Government of Edo State framework (as outlined in official sources like Wikipedia and state descriptions), the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State are tasked …

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