Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The Most Nigerian of Nigerian Presidents? By Lawson Akhigbe

In that sense, Tinubu may be regarded as the most “Nigerian” of Nigerian presidents—not necessarily as a compliment, but because he appears to encapsulate many of the contradictions, ambiguities and controversies that have long defined Nigerian politics.

Major Chip Hazard Goes to Washington: When Toy Soldiers Run the War Department by Lawson Akhigbe

Donald Trump’s return to the White House marked the triumph of image over expertise. Cabinet positions increasingly resembled casting decisions. Loyalty became more important than experience. Television skills became more valuable than administrative competence.

“l did not kill him, he died on top of me,” says mistress of late Head of State Gen. Sani Abacha by Emmanuel Oladesu

“I did not kill him, he died on top of me,” that was the confession of the lady who was with former military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, when he suddenly passed on.

When Tactical Brilliance Meets Strategic Confusion: Washington’s Iran Problem by Lawson Akhigbe

But wars are not graded like Olympic gymnastics. There are no medals for technical execution if the end result leaves your opponent intact, emboldened, or—worse—adapted.