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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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You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? One is still to consider such a step and therefore an opening sentence is yet to be conjured.
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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Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, "Common Sense", who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Knowing when …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 