Mbu: The Burden of Denial, By Dele Agekameh
Mbu Joseph Mbu, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone 2 comprising Lagos and Ogun police commands, is no stranger to controversy. In fact, he is very much qualified to be referred to as Mr. Controversy because it is as if everything about him revolves around…
The Drama at Chatham House, By Dele Agekameh
Chatham House or the Royal Institute of International Affairs, as it is also known, is an independent policy institute based in London. Founded in 1920, it operates from an imposing 18th-century house located at No. 10, St. James's Square in the heart of London. St. James's Square is the only…
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The Obasanjo-Jonathan Tango, By Dele Agekameh
It all started like a joke, a joke that soon took on the pattern of a witch-hunt. Now, the push has come to shove, the bubble has finally burst. In the beginning, it was as if the whole country had been zoned to both President Goodluck Jonathan and his kingmaker,…
This fragile Democracy, By Dele Agekameh
Much has been said about the year 2015 in Nigeria. The consensus of opinion is that the year may be a turning point in the history of the most populous Black Country in the world. In other words, bookmakers have predicted that the year will either make or break the…
Politicians Must Save Nigeria, By Dele Agekameh
At last, year 2015 is here. It is obvious that partisan politics will dominate the affairs of the country for the better part of the year. Trust the politicians and their supporters, they have already started crisscrossing the entire landscape of the country with their sugar-coated mouths lined with palatable…
The good, bad and ugly of 2014, By Dele Agekameh
The year 2014 comes to an end in a few hours. Like previous years, the outgoing year has been dominated by a potpourri of good, bad and ugly issues in all facets of our individual and national lives. One particularly sad thing is that the year recorded a high number…
Christmas in Electioneering Season, By Dele Agekameh
The 2015 elections are here. About a fortnight ago, the political parties concluded their primaries for the election or 'selection' of candidates to run for different political offices. While some of the primaries were held on a level-playing field, others came under an atmosphere full of rancour and acrimony. The…
The Police and the Society, By Dele Agekameh
In recent times, the activities of the Nigerian Police have generated intense debate. Different opinions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous have been canvassed on what a model Police Force should look like. Though it is difficult to know exactly where the pendulum of public opinion fully swings, the…
Terrorism: Nigeria at crossroads (Part 1), By Dele Agekameh
The expiration of the emergency rule in the three Northeast states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe on November 20, 2014, and the seemingly foot-dragging by both Houses of the National Assembly to accent to a further extension of the state of emergency currently in the three states, has thrown the government into…
Wingless Eagles! By Dele Agekameh
Sad enough, a treacherous, lousy Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign ended with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the current champions, spectacularly failing to get the required result right in front of their home fans at the last hurdle. With this, they crashed out of contention for the ultimate African…
