The Restructuring Claptrap: The Inconvenient Truths

By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju

Who moved our Federal cheese? Yesterday, I wrote on this wall that; "we know history". Some of us do and we will not hesitate to bring issues to the front burner when the need arises. History will never be kind to shortsighted leaders and it certainly will expose the hypocrisy of those who attempt to rewrite it. Lately, the noise has been about restructuring. Do we have to restructure? How did we get to this sorry Unitary system? Follow me!
Nigeria's independence was negotiated on Federalism platform. Former Canadian Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker described Federalism best when he said; “Federalism means that you eat what you kill”. The 1963 Constitution was based on Federalism

Threaten Nigeria’s unity, be treated as criminal –AGF

by Eric Dumo

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that anyone posing a threat to Nigeria’s unity will be treated as a criminal.
Malami, who spoke while flagging off a three-day summit of attorneys-general from across the 36 states of the federation in Yola, Adamawa State capital, on Friday, said nobody would be allowed to compromise the peace and security of Nigeria.
He said they were empowered by relevant sections of the constitution to institute criminal proceedings against any individual who acts against the law.

One Man’s Freedom Fighter Is Another Man’s Terrorist – Retired Colonel

Channels Television

A retired military officer, Colonel Hassan Stan-Labo, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today with Seun Okinbaloye, spoke about the categorisation of IPOB as a terrorist group. Read excerpts below:

What is a terrorist organisation?

Islamic Council Raises Alarm Over IPOB’s Activities In Rivers

The Rivers State Council of Islamic Affairs has condemned what it described as “unrevoked attack” on Muslims and northern residents in the state.

This comes two days after a reported attack on a Hausa community by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state.

LAGOS OFFERS FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO CELEBRATE 2017 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre, CMC, has said that it will provide free legal services to residents of the State as part of activities slated for the celebration of the Year 2017 edition of the United Nations International Day of Peace scheduled for Thursday, 21^st of September.

 The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem made this known on Friday at a press conference held as part of preparations to commemorate the 2017 United Nations International Day of Peace at Alausa Ikeja.

 The Commissioner, who was represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Funlola Odunlami,

LASG URGES CITIZENS TO EMBRACE CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

The Lagos State Government has implored citizens to be supportive of the recent environmental initiatives and laws being implemented.

The plea was made by the Special Adviser, Office of Civic Engagement, Hon. Kehinde Joseph at a One-Day Enlightenment Program on Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law held at Yaba Local Government on Thursday.

In his address at the the event, Hon. Kehinde said that the sensitization program was organised in line with the policy of the present administration’s resolve to ensure that Lagos is not only clean and beautiful but that citizens understand