POLITICSJul 5 · 12:43 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIAOlolade Bamidele

Victors, victims and witnesses: 250 years of US triumphalism, By Owei Lakemfa

The article reflects on the United States' 250th Independence Day, critiquing its history of triumphalism and urging a transformation into a force for peace and development. Author Owei Lakemfa expresses hope for a future where the U.S. embodies 'God’s own country' through positive global impact.

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