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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

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Tribune Online Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism Nigeria: When laws are flouted, not enforced NIGERIA’s political evolution has been punctuated by several high-profile impeachments—each a revealing episode in the nation’s democratic journey. From governors to deputy governors and legislative leaders, these events shed light on the tensions between political ambition and constitutional order. They also underscore the pivotal role of the judiciary […] Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism Tribune Online

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