The twins shook up the music scene in Nigeria, becoming pop stars against the odds in a male-dominated industry. Now their five albums are being reissued The sun is hot and traffic flows slowly as music enthusiasts make their way to Lagos’s Jazzhole, a shop that has morphed into a cultural hub over decades. The …
Suspension Of Edo LG Chairmen by Leadership News
Summary Edo State Governor Okpebholo’s suspension of local government chairmen, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling granting autonomy, raises concerns about the erosion of local government independence. The governor’s request for financial records and the subsequent suspension by the State Assembly are seen as contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and the Supreme Court’s verdict. …
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What is the point of Mr Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly ESHA).
ESHA is the legislative arm of the Edo state government and it is led by the Speaker. The ESHA is majority PDP and the minority party is APC. A month ago, there was an off cycle election for governor and one Monday Okpebholo of the APC was declared the victor and his victory is currently …
Dele Farotimi: The Trial Within a Trial By Onikepo Braithwaite
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Dele and Babalola
I have now read this book. For non lawyers, this book is without nuance and brave. For lawyers, this book ought to be nuanced. When lawyers blame technicalities as the basis of the failure of their litigation, it’s like a carpenter blaming his tools for his failure to make a chair. Facts, the law, court …
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