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Election Result Return Sheets On Saturday, 21 February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory conducted what was generously described as a council election. Generously. Because what Nigerians witnessed looked less like democracy and more like an executive construction project — complete with supervisors, instructions, and a clearly pre-approved blueprint. At the centre of the drama stood …

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In Attorney-General of Lagos State v. Attorney-General of the Federation, the Supreme Court's 2004 ruling elegantly danced around legal logic, leaving observers to ponder its significance. This case, centered on the question of when a local government area comes into legal existence, demonstrated the complexities of constitutional interpretation. The Court's decision, marked by ambiguity, underscored the intricate nature of constitutional transactions, emphasizing the delicate balance between state action and parliamentary oversight.

In British politics, Truss's brief yet tumultuous time as Prime Minister is now measured in 'Trusses.' Her economic missteps, particularly the mini-budget debacle, have cemented her as a persistent symbol of fiscal folly. Her legacy defies easy burial, much like a stubborn odor.

The British Empire, as reimagined by Nigel Biggar in Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, paints it as benevolent and unfairly maligned. However, from Nigeria's perspective, it was a violent subjugation that erased colonized voices. Biggar's narrative fails to center the profound suffering endured by the colonized.