Have you ever tuned in to a national broadcast, heard a powerful figure utter a sentence, and been struck by the profound feeling that you have just been gently patted on the head by a giant, condescending hand? If so, congratulations! You have just experienced the unique art of the Nigerian political address, a linguistic …
Introduction The return of Africans from the diaspora—particularly descendants of enslaved people—has shaped the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the African continent. This interaction, which began with the founding of Liberia in the 19th century, has been marked by both cooperation and conflict. Over time, the relationship between returning Africans (often called "repatriates" or …
In the name of the Supreme Council of the Revolution of the Nigerian Armed Forces, I declare martial law over the Northern Provinces of Nigeria. The Constitution is suspended and the regional government and elected assemblies are hereby dissolved. All political, cultural, tribal and trade union activitites, together with all demonstrations and unauthorized gatherings, excluding …
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Birthday card from a moron Some friendships are made in heaven — peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, Arsenal and heartbreak. Others are forged somewhere much, much warmer — like Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.The two were once spotted together at parties in the ’90s, laughing, drinking, and probably debating whether democracy was overrated. …
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DESPITE an escalation in kidnapping, armed robbery and banditry across the country, the prosecution of suspects has been few and sluggish. So alarming has been this worrisome gap in the dispensation of justice that the President, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), recently recommended that special courts are established to expedite trials. The proposal unerringly strikes the …
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