Inside America’s damning verdict on Murtala Muhammed, Obasanjo after 1975 coup by Ini Ekott

For nearly half a century after his stint as Nigeria’s military leader, Murtala Muhammed remained widely regarded as a dogged corruption fighter who took fearless steps against official graft. As head of state, the army general dismissed more than 10, 000 public officials, charged many to court for malpractices, and moved against fraudulent firms. Mr. …

Key dates in the Windrush debate by Donald Peter Herbert

Commonwealth citizens became subject to immigration control in 1962, but before 1 January 1973 (the date the Immigration Act 1971 came into force) they could not be deported once they’d been here for five years. This exemption from deportation was preserved by s 7(1)(b) Immigration Act 1971 and is still there - for those who …

Windrush cancer patient has UK residency status confirmed Man previously referred to as Albert Thompson receives written notice of right to remain by Amelia Gentleman

Man previously referred to as Albert Thompson receives written notice of right to remain Sylvester Marshall, the Windrush victim who was denied NHS cancer care, has been given permanent right to remain in the UK after a battle with the Home Office that has absorbed nine years of his life. Marshall – who the Guardian …

“The Power of Love”— Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Bishop Michael Curry In the name of our loving, liberating and life-giving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. From the Song of Solomon, in the Bible: Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes …