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Introduction: A Disturbing Directive In February 2019, a terse directive from Nigeria's presidency sent shockwaves through the nation's legal and political landscape. Security forces were ordered to "shoot to kill" anyone caught snatching ballot boxes. The immediate public reaction was a mixture of outrage and confusion. Opposition leaders condemned it as a "blank cheque for …

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In the pantheon of African intellectual giants, certain names resonate for their profound impact on how the continent understands itself and its place in the world. In the crucial field of economics and development planning, few figures stand as tall or as foundational as Nigeria’s Professor Adebisi Adu. More than just an academic, Adu was …

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Late-night hosts discussed the president trolling Democrats with Trump 2028 hats as the shutdown enters fourth week Late night television Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s tauntsabout an illegal third presidential term and his demolition of the East Wing of the White House. Jon Stewart From his Monday night post on the Daily Show, Jon Stewart assessed the threat of Trump attempting to run …

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