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Mar, 98
Abacha and the Pope
The Pope never bargained for such. It was purely a pastoral visit to Catholic Church in Nigeria. But the old man was to discover, to
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Oct, 97
Eze Goes to Villa
He walks fast, talks fast and acts fast. To keep pace with this nimble 49-year-old tycoon, his consorts and aides are literally on
07
Feb, 90
University of Criminals
A burst of gunfire rang through the hall, shattering the midnight tranquillity, where scores of students huddled to prepare for the. . .
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Aug, 89
A Five-Star Dungeon
The high brick walls are hardly noticeable. On all sides, they are dwarfed by skyscrapers that embrace the skyline and make up th
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Sep, 87
The House that Quacks Built
Blood-soaked clothes. Crushed pieces of furniture. Twisted iron rods. Broken pots, plates, and rubble. These are all that remain of
08
Feb, 87
Killed But Alive
With pop tunes and poems; in paintings and sculpture; Nigerians mourned the murder of Dele Giwa last year and sought in every
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Aug, 86
Showers of Sorrows
It was a new yam festival day. The people of Igodor in Ogoja, Cross Rivers State, were in a celebration mood. Pounded yam-filled