A Nation On Tenterhooks, By Dele Agekameh
The present subject of insecurity and its connection with ethnicity is a poisoned chalice. Beginning dialogue on the subject will unearth deeper national and ethnic issues, while ignoring the subject will most assuredly lead to doom. Early society depended on sheer human intellect and intuition to navigate the troubles of…
The Shi’ite Frankenstein, By Dele Agekameh
Whichever way the government spins it, all measures it is currently taking on the matter of the Shi'ites’ are unsustainable, and with each passing day, the possibility of full blown violence by the Shi'ite sect is greater. Once the wrong people are allowed influence over that group, the creation of…
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Mayne David-West At 70, By Dele Agekameh
At work and leisure, David-West’s humaneness to peers and underlings is infectious: a warm, regal, confident man with reassuring calm, he brings out the best in his closest co-workers and associates. David-West speaks his mind without sacrificing honesty or empathy. That takes a lot of courage and discipline. There are…
The Ruga Conundrum, By Dele Agekameh
Without proper dialogue, institutional measures to address concerns and safeguards to the cultures and ways of life of host communities, people will continue to assume the worst and kick against any insinuation of government coordinated settlements for herders, be it through ruga or the NLTP. There has been a deluge…
Transition As Looting Window, By Dele Agekameh
Transitions can be tricky matters across the world. But the nature of our system of government and the weakness of public sector ethics ensure that the promise of immoral benefits far outweighs the fear of legal repercussion or the weight of moral obligation. Again, it is that time when stories…
Election 2019: Smoke and Mirrors, By Dele Agekameh
It is time we take a critical look at our electoral report card and make the necessary changes to ensure that we are on the right track for 2023. We should not deceive ourselves. These problems are there and visible right now. We should not wait to hear the announcement…
This ‘Next Level’, By Dele Agekameh
The leaps and bounds of the Buhari administration in some areas have been followed by dips and drops in other areas. In moving forward, the country and this administration must realise that we can only be as strong as our weakest link. We must not get lost in the euphoria…
Stoking the Embers of Discord, By Dele Agekameh
The failure of government is the major culprit in the ongoing distrust and mistrust that have gripped the country. Insecurity persists because criminal groups are allowed to survive and evolve. To separate criminality from the individual and rest it on a whole ethnic group is a recipe for genocide and…
Buhari’s Second Term: Doing Right By Nigerians, By Dele Agekameh
The president has an opportunity in the first days of this dispensation to direct the narrative of his final years in power into areas that suggest a genuine intention to do right by the people. One hopes that there will be a focus on sincerity and bridge-building in his second…
Dapo… Go For Gold, By Dele Agekameh
Dapo Abiodun’s destiny as leader of Ogun State is now in his hands. His place in history is confirmed. The only question is: What legacy will he leave behind in Ogun? The history sheets are now open before him to fill with his works and actions. How time flies. I…
