Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round for the most Nigerian political love story ever: Two men fight like lions to become president, only to immediately remember they’d rather be anywhere but Nigeria. Yes, we’re talking about Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu—two leaders whose passports have more stamps than a Naija visa office. These men campaigned like …
Emmanuel Ifeajuna: Commonwealth Games gold to facing a firing squad by Brian Oliver
The Nigerian high jumper was the first black African to win a gold medal but his remarkable story had a tragic end The first time Emmanuel Ifeajuna appeared before a crowd of thousands he did something no black African had ever done. He won a gold medal at an international sporting event. “Nigeria Creates World …
Brigadier-General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (1936-2019)
One of the iconic figures from the era of military administration and government in Nigeria, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson died on October 30, 2019 after 83 long years on earth. Although he served as military governor of Lagos in an era when the military officers posted to states saw the territory as their fiefdom, it …
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Heartbreaking pictures of Nigerian politicians and their children and the children of others
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is rich in human and other resources. But those resources seem to go to the top one percent of the population, especially well connected politicians. They crisscross the planet on private jets and send their children to the most expensive schools on the planet while the rest of Nigerians are …
The Axis of… Well, This is Awkward By: A Concerned Lawson Akhigbe Who Can’t Believe This is Real Life
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round for the most chaotic, ego-driven, and frankly bizarre alliance since The Three Stooges met House of Cards. I present to you: The Axis of Evil? More Like the Axis of “What Even Is Happening?” featuring Donald Trump, Vladimir “Purtin” (thanks, autocorrect), and Bibi Netanyahu. Donald Trump: The Gold-Plated Wildcard Ah, …
Centre for Nigeria Progress 