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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Ironsi Chief Richard Osuolale Akinjide, Minister of Education in the First Republic, under Tafawa Balewa, and Minister of Justice under Alhaji Shehu Shagari, and one of the most brilliant lawyers ever in Nigeria, stood before Justice Olujide Somolu. Somolu was Chief Justice of the Western State. Akinjide was a known Samuel Ladoke Akintola sympathizer and …
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What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most? It’s really called the summer Olympics and football is really what’s it’s about, to my brethren in North America, soccer it is. It’s a goal.
Centre for Nigeria Progress 