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Margaret Thatcher  Political folklore loves the image of the unbending leader: the iron-spined figure who refuses to change course regardless of opposition, protest, or plain common sense. History books often dress such obstinacy in the noble language of “principle.” In reality, it is often something far less flattering. In the 1990s, the British Prime …

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https://videopress.com/v/gGBVuEDL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Politics, like boxing, has a cruel rule: if you climb into the ring, the bell will eventually ring. And when it does, the audience quickly discovers who trained in the gym and who merely bought the gloves. That lesson was recently delivered in high definition when Daniel Bwala stepped into a televised exchange with …

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The doctrine of stare decisis—Latin for “to stand by things decided”—is a cornerstone of common law systems, including Nigeria’s, which inherited its legal framework from England. It mandates that courts follow precedents set by higher or equal courts in similar cases to ensure consistency, predictability, and fairness in the administration of justice. However, in practice, …

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There are three things a Nigerian politician cannot do without: a convoy, dark sunglasses (indoors), and an ADC in crisp uniform standing directly behind them like a decorative piece of state furniture. The ADC — Aide-de-Camp, in theory — is meant to be a disciplined military officer assigned to assist with protocol and security. In …

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