Author: Centre for Nigeria Progress

There was a time, gather round, children, when Britain at least pretended to do diplomacy. There were communiqués, careful language, and that uniquely British art form: saying something utterly ruthless in a tone so polite you almost thanked them for it. Those days are gone. We now live in the age of Trumpism without Trump: …

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Jennifer Madike was the vibrant socialite who captivated Nigeria in the late 1980s and early 1990s,only to become embroiled in a drug and corruption scandal that exposed the highest levels of power and ultimately led to her dramatic personal transformation.Her life is a story of meteoric ambition, national infamy, and redemption, interwoven with the career …

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Former DIP Fidelis Oyakhilome's career represents a compelling Nigerian story of professional ascent, public service, and dramatic downfall. His journey from police cadet to state governor and anti-drug czar, followed by a controversial dismissal, illustrates the complex intersection of law enforcement, military governance, and personal scandal in Nigeria's political landscape. Key Career Milestones & Timeline …

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Reform UK Limited There is an old, almost stubborn, principle at the heart of the British legal tradition: the law applies generally. Not selectively. Not tribally. Not according to who arrived in 1066 and who arrived in 2016. From the common law courts that evolved after William the Conqueror planted his Norman flag, through the …

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