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Zillur Rahman is executive director at the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and a television talk show host. His X handle is @zillur.

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Toyin Falola Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pretoria This is a reflection and takeaway from Professor Adelaja Odukoya's ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

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