Today In Nigerian History: 23rd December

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On this day in 2001, Nigerian Lawyer, politician and a one time Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation (2000-2001) was murdered….

Bola Ige was shot dead at his home in the city of Ibadan. Prior to his death, he had been entangled in feud within his party, Alliance for Democracy, AD.