Lasisi Olagunju: The Restless Pendant on the Necks of Elites By Toyin Falola Elite failure is pronounced in Nigeria. Whether anyone is confident enough to state it or too timid, they ignore the fearful signs. The government itself is not human; it is a system controlled by people. Therefore, it is understandable why the government […]


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