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The Social and Economic Implications of Sharia Law

By Sam A. Aluko

Contribution to the Seminar Organised by the Chapel of Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure, Ondo State, on Sunday, 28th Novembe...

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The Sokoto Caliphate and its Legacies (1804-2004)

By Prof. John N. Paden

This discussion paper will focus on the following: 1) the Sokoto legacy; 2) post-independence caliphate influences; 3) rule of law; 4) federalism; 5) ...

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The Sokoto Caliphate and Nation-building in the 19th and 20th Centuries

This International Conference on the Sokoto Caliphate and its Legacies, can only serve a useful purpose, if, right away, we locate it in the national,...

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The Supreme Court Ruling on Electoral Act 2001 and Dual Citizens/Nigerian Citizens Resident Abroad

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTION I have waited this long to gloat so as not to jinx the process, but with so many more Nigerians in the Diaspora announcing daily the...

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THE UNIVERSITIES (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) (AMENDMENT) ACT 2003

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUMThis Act provides for the amendment of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No 11 1993 and makes new provisions, amon...

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THE WONDERS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CAN NIGERIANS LIVE WITH THESE?

By Emmanuel Uzo Obi

This is not an academic or technical paper but an attempt to explore in simple language, the I.T World and the many benefits it could offer and also c...

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Towards Global Democracy

By Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Democratising globalisation is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. If we fail to grasp the importance and urgency of the task, we arguabl...

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TRANSITION MONITORING GROUP

PRESS RELEASECHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO AND THE BURDEN OF LEGITIMACYThe Judgment of the Court of Appeal in the suit filed by Major GeneralMuhammadu Buhar...

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Transparency and Accountability

By E. Terfa Ula-Lisa Esq.

culled from http://www.gamji.com/NEWS3096.htmPublic office is about service to the nation besides the fact that it has been seen as a source of income...

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Tribute To Late Wada Nas

By Samuel Peter Aruwan

This life is so complex and mysterious, one is happy sometimes hoping that all days will be so, but along the path, things still get bad and sour. Wha...

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Umar's Letter To Abacha

1995General Sani Abacha President and C-in-C,Nigerian Armed Forces Aso Rock,Abuja .Sir,A military officer makes his appreciation of thesituation befor...

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Umar's Letter To Babangida

The President and Commander-In-Chief, Nigerian ArmedForces,Akinola -Aguda House,Abuja.Sir,Personal observations-and suggestions on the new turnI have ...

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US Diplomatic Archives: Nigeria (1964-1968)

By source: http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/history/vol_xxiv/

FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES 1964-1968,Volume XXIV Africa  Department of State Washington, DCNigeria___________________________________...

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US DIVERSITY LOTTERY VISA

Find below the required information for the current Diversity US Visa LotteryENTRIES FOR THE DV-2009 DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRON...

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Volley in the Valley

By M. O. Ené

PREAMBLEEnugu is still in mourning. This is no time for political penmanship. It is a time for sober reflection, a time to ask questions, and a time t...

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About Edo History and Culture

CORAL BEADS worn by OBA AKENZUA 11 and his chiefs

The Festac Mask - A carving of the Face of Queen Idia - mother of Oba Esigie

OBA OVONRANMWEN before exile

Pictography - a form of writing like the Egyptian Hieroglyphics

A TEMPLE IN OGIAMEN'S PALACE