One demolition, many backward steps of a civilization

The demolition of the Obi family property in Lagos came as one too many, to paraphrase a common expression in Nigeria. Distressingly, it followed the same pattern of official attack on the property and businesses of non-indigenes, especially the Igbo, in Lagos: dredge up any legal excuse or none at all and demolish homes, shops, [...]The post One demolition, many backward steps of a civilization appeared first on National Daily Newspaper.

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