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What Britain Gave Nigeria in 1960 Was Only “Flag Independence” – Femi Falana

Prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has described Nigeria’s independence in 1960 as nothing more than “flag independence.” According to Falana, while the British colonial government officially handed over power to Nigerian leaders on October 1, 1960, the transition did not grant Nigerians true autonomy over their economic, political, and structural governance. Falana […]