Mixed metaphors: The loyalty line

You probably call it something else, but I call it the Loyalty Line: that routine line-up of top government—mostly security-related—officials in front of the presidential jet when a Nigerian leader is about to travel.

You’ve seen it over and over: officials of the National Security Council and the National Defence Council standing against the backdrop of the aircraft.

In case you didn’t know, the NSC advises the President on security…