Author: Centre for Nigeria Progress

The British Empire, as reimagined by Nigel Biggar in Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, paints it as benevolent and unfairly maligned. However, from Nigeria's perspective, it was a violent subjugation that erased colonized voices. Biggar's narrative fails to center the profound suffering endured by the colonized.

Justice Anthony Onovo's judgment in Suit No: E/909/2024 brings much-needed attention to the Iva Valley massacre, highlighting how Nigerian courts can enforce human rights violations against the British Crown. With a bold ruling on unlawful killings and reparations, the case underscores ongoing issues in international law enforcement.

In the age of smartphones, the UK printed press struggles to compete with social media, yet it remains influential as TV amplifies its impact. Politicians still rely on front pages, showing that print retains power despite declining readership.

Picture the scene. A man in a balaclava storms into a bank. He waves a firearm. Tellers tremble. Customers hit the floor. The CCTV camera does what CCTV cameras do best, record history in 480p. He walks out with bags of cash. But here is the twist: he does not buy a yacht. He does …

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