Headlines Politics

Osinbajo, Atiku in war-of-words over restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2018 0

…Ex-VP lacks clear understanding of restructuring- Osinbajo …Atiku: No, you have a choice to stick to restructuring As Nigerians eagerly await 2019, a year they will again have the opportunity to decide who rules them and take charge of their affairs for another four years, one

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Prudent management of resources will spur Nigeria’s growth – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that in contrast to the simple geographical restructuring of the country, prudent management of national resources and providing for the people properly, are better ideas for addressing Nigeria’s developmental challenges. Osinbajo stated this on Monday while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during a town hall

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Makarfi assures Nigerians of restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

… Says country run like military regime The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has assured the citizens that as the president of Nigeria, he will encourage restructuring. Makarfi, who was in Umuahia at the PDP headquarters yesterday to solicit for support over his presidential ambition come 2019 said “the […]

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June 12: Nigerians unite in commending Buhari, but demand restructuring, better governance

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2018 0

Nigerians from all works of life yesterday reignited the June 12, 1993 spirit, when almost everyone voted with one purpose in mind, the building of a new Nigeria, as even yesterday they came out to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour done the winner of that election and some key participants at the election, […]

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No going back on reforms, says Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2018 0

Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson on Thursday, reiterated that his administration would not allow the civil service to crumble under his leadership, maintaining that, the current restructuring in the state civil service has come to stay for good. Governor Dickson, who stated this in an interactive session with political appointees at the DSP Alamieyeseigha

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Ohaneze Ndigbo demands restructuring of Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

* Says it’s best option for sustaining Nigeria’s existence * Wants adoption of 6-year single tenure for president, govs, 5 vice presidents * Wants implementation of 2014 Confab report, emergence of new constitution The national body of Ohaneze Ndigbo has called for immediate implementation of the report of the 2014 National Conference and the restructuring […]

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Nigeria’s Exclusive list must be reviewed – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has described the current composition of the second schedule of the 1999 Constitution as not development driven. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 10th anniversary symposium of the late Sen. Abraham Adesanya at the Muson Centre, Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking on […]

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Ogbemi pushes for restructuring of ‎Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

The Head of Mass Communication Department, Ogwuashi-Uku Polytechnic, Delta State and a senior member of the National Association of Seadogs, Mr. Brickins Ogbemi has condemned those against the restructuring of the country. He made the assertion while delivering a lecture on the theme: “Pros and Cons of Restructuring: The Nigerian state”, at the popular education […]

Politics

Afenifere accuses government of paying lip service to restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

…vows to protect Yoruba land from Fulani herdsmen The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has berated the Federal Government for paying lip service to the clamour for true federalism and restructuring of Nigeria. The prominent Yoruba group under the leadership of Chief Reuben Fasoranti, who spoke at a summit organised by the Oyo State Chapter of […]

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Igbos more disposed to restructuring than Igbo presidency – ABC Nwosu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2018 0

Former Minister of Health, Prof A.B.C. Nwosu has clarified the position of Ndigbo as 2019 general elections draws near. He said Ndigbo are more favorably disposed towards political restructuring of Nigeria than Igbo presidency. He stated this while fielding questions from another newspaper. Asked as a prominent Igbo politician where Ndigbo stand on APC, PDP, […]

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Why I support restructuring – Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Monday expressed support for the clamour for restructuring, declaring that country needs to audit the existing federal system to arrive at an arrangement that suits it in the current circumstances in order to give a sense of belonging to all Nigerians. He said that for true […]

Interviews Politics

Only Fulani are opposed to restructuring in North, but they will come around –Ononuju

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2018 0

Dr. Katch Ononuju is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this exclusive interview with MYKE UZENDU, he reveals factors that will determine the party’s presidential flag bearer, the consequences of not restructuring, forces opposed to restructuring and how PDP will handle returning and new members. What will the PDP be looking out […]

Features

Insecurity: We need state police, says Ubani

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2018 0

Monday Ubani Onyekachi, is the second vice president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). In this interview with PETER FOWOYO, he speaks on the clamour for restructuring, insecurity, decongestion of prisons and sundry other issues. Do you agree with insinuations that President Buhari has constituted himself to be Nigeria’s problem by rejecting the clamour for […]

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Restructuring: We aren’t saying LG should be scraped – Oyegun

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2018 0

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie Oyegun has clarified that the report of the restructuring panel did not recommend scrapping of the Local Government system but to reform it according to the customs and tradition of the people. Oyegun was speaking at the public presentation of the report on Wednesday […]

Nigeria Politics

Restructuring: APC, an unrepentant Liar – ADP

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2018 0

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has described the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as unrepentant liars on the restructuring position recently made public by the El Rufai Committee, describing it as a political gimmick designed to shift public attention from across the board, condemnations trailing the lacklustre performance of the present administration. National

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Dickson endorses APC Committee Report on Restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2018 0

..Urges FG to Constitute multiparty committee to drive implementation before general election. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, has commended the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, on its far reaching recommendations on the issue of the proposed restructuring of the country. Gov. Dickson made the call on Friday in Abuja in a Press […]

Interviews

Restructuring is inevitable with state of things in Nigeria –Omolegan

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2018 0

Prince Idowu Omolegan, is a lagos based constitutional lawyer and human rights activist. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, he said the position of the President that Nigeria does not need to be restructured leaves more confusion in the land as he has failed to bring forth a workable option. To him with the state […]

Opinion

PMB’s remark on ‘Restructuring’ and matters arising

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

Jerome-Mario Utomi From observations, there is no doubt that our leaders are experts in listening without being attentive to the masses; an attribute that has, in turn, made their relationship with the people civil but cold. A situation occasioned by our handler’s inability to learn that ‘success is a lousy teacher which makes a winner […]

Opinion

Restructuring to determine 2019 election outcome in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

The vision of a new Nigeria is great for all; accept it or be gone from office! Equal opportunity and merit must now be restored as it was before and during the first republic. Remove discrimination and social injustice amongst you. No part of Nigeria would again be treated as a conquered territory! Treat all […]

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Nigeria Won’t Move forward unless it’s restructured – Gani Adams

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Otunba Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, on Thursday, again reiterated the calls for the restructuring of Nigeria as a nation. Otunba Adam said for the country to witness any meaningful development must be decentralized for each region to tap from its own abundant resources. He maintained this while speaking with some journalists shortly after […]