President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently delivered a masterclass in presidential fatalism. In his own words:
When the President Outsources Hunger to the Churches by Lawson Akhigbe
Who Holds the Purse? Or Has Parliament Lost the Wallet? By Lawson Akhigbe
The newspapers report it. Television analysts nod approvingly. Social media applauds. Everyone moves on.
To Kill a Mockingbird’s Lawyer, Atticus Finch
Who is the fictional character you relate to the most? One aims to be wise, fair-minded and know the law and court.
The Two-Week Presidency: Trump, Obamacare, Iran and the Politics of Perpetual Promises by Lawson Akhigbe
Whether the subject is healthcare, trade, infrastructure, peace in the Middle East or now Iran, there is a familiar rhythm. An announcement. A flourish. A declaration that success is “very close.” Then another announcement. Then another. Like a magician whose favourite trick is promising that the rabbit will appear in just one more hat.
Remembering Captain Thomas Sankara, the Rebel Who Renamed a Nation and the Rise of a Captain Ibrahim Traoré Who regained a Nation by Lawson Akhigbe
Thomas Sankara's dramatic life and legacy inspire Captain Ibrahim Traore, as they redefine African ideals and reshape the future.
Centre for Nigeria Progress 