The Egba United Government (EUG) was a political entity in the late 19th century in what is today
The EUG was recognized by the British at the end of the
References
Canby, Courtlandt. "The Encyclopedia of Historic Places". (New York: Facts of File Publicantions, 1984) p. 2
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