Nigeria’s unwritten pledge: How failure of citizenship sustains a culture of corruption

    Francis Egbokhare | Opinion | May 23, 2025    
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Corruption in Nigeria is not just a headline or a political talking point — it is the invisible air that millions breathe, shaping the very fabric of daily life. My own family’s history is a testament to this reality.

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