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History, we are told, is written by the victors. In Nigeria’s case, it appears to have been edited by the survivors. The standard classroom narrative is neat and comforting: there were two coups in 1966 — the January coup and the July counter-coup. Full stop. But that tidy formulation obscures a constitutional contortion that deserves …
What job would you do for free? My job is something I truly enjoy, and I would have done it for nothing because it is what I am meant to do. The service I provide is the real reward, and the money is just a bonus. If you are passionate about your job, you do …
Oba of Benin The Kingdom of Benin, also known as the Edo Kingdom, was one of the most influential and sophisticated pre-colonial states in West Africa. Flourishing from approximately the 11th century CE until its annexation by the British Empire in 1897, it was centered in what is now Edo State in southern Nigeria—not to …
Nigeria’s judiciary faces persistent corruption allegations, rebutted by leaders demanding evidence, amid occasional disciplinary cases. Rare instances of judges resisting influence spark debate. Recently, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court warned litigants and lawyers against seeking favours, reigniting discussions on judicial integrity, accountability, and responses to compromise attempts. Like most human institutions, the …
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