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Restructuring Nigeria

North has always sacrificed for Nigeria’s unity – Ango Abdullahi

Jide Oct 12, 2017 0

Former Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University and Secretary of the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Professor Ango Abdullahi has said the north has always sacrificed for the unity of Nigeria.He further bared his mind on the clamour…

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Pyrates Confraternity speak on restructuring Nigeria

Jide Oct 10, 2017 0

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has lent its voice in calling for the restructuring of the country.According to a press release signed by its international President, Mr. Arthur Boje,…

Government

I don’t believe in true federalism- Obasanjo

Abraham Sep 29, 2017 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on the restructuring agenda as he said that he doesn’t believe in true federalism and that at the moment state governors are more powerful than the President.Obasanjo made this…

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We will Re-visit restructuring and devolution of powers – Dogara

Abraham Sep 27, 2017 0

The speaker of the House of Representative Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said that the National Assembly will revisit the constitution amendment in order to accommodate the issue of restructuring.The speaker, while delivering a speech to…

Politics

Ambode Unveils Giant Awolowo Statue, Supports Restructuring

Abraham Sep 26, 2017 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that the State is in sync with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on restructuring and devolution of powers.Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the new 20-feet…

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Restructuring: North Lazy, Niger Delta can handle its own resources – Atiku

The Herald NG Sep 25, 2017 1

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that the Niger Delta and all other regions in the country would be given full control of all their resources if it was up to him.Speaking on the hot topic of restructuring Nigeria at a…

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Restructuring: APC should stop the Deceit – Falana

Abraham Sep 24, 2017 0

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has come for the APC led Federal Government about how its government is paying lip service to the restructuring of the country.While speaking with Punchng, he referred to the APC’s party’s…

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Tinubu Finally Opens up on Restructuring

Abraham Sep 24, 2017 0

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Lagos State, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally broken his silence. He said he is a foe or disunity but believes that Nigeria can be restructured.…

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Nigeria is in Crisis and Nigerians are pretending- Wike

Abraham Sep 22, 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described Nigeria as a nation in crisis, he said Nigerians might only be pretending so the government must not think that all is well with the country.Nigeria is in crisis as…

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APC has already started restructuring Nigeria – Elrufai

The Herald NG Sep 22, 2017 0

Kaduna state governor Nasir Elrufai, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the ruling party has already began the process of restructuring Nigeria.Elrufai who is the chairman of the APC's committee on…

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IPOB: N’Assembly to Revisit Devolution of Powers Bill

Abraham Sep 18, 2017 0

Following the military invasion of the house of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Umuahia, and its recent clashes with the military and other security agencies. The national assembly may after all revisit the devolution of powers bill.…

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Restructuring: APC panel begins public hearing Sept 18

Abraham Sep 15, 2017 0

The All Progressives Congress Committee on True Federalism has announced plan to hold public hearing in the six geopolitical zones of the country. This announcement was made by the Secretary of the committee, Senator Olubunmi AdetumbiThe…

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Nigeria Doesn’t Need Restructuring- Presidency

Abraham Sep 10, 2017 0

The Presidency has said Nigeria at present does not need restructuring as being clamoured for across the country, adding that what is needed instead is economic development to provide food for the populace.This was said by the Senior…

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Restructuring: Buhari, APC playing with fire – Afenifere

The Herald NG Aug 12, 2017 0

Elder statesman and leader of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has said that President Muhammad Buhari and the All Progressives Congress are being clever by half over the issue of restructuring, threatening…

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APC Joins Restructuring Bandwagon, Claims ‘It Was Our Idea All Along’

The Herald NG Aug 11, 2017 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fully pledged to figure out a way to restructure Nigeria, claiming it was one of the premises on which the party was founded a few years ago.This development was made known by the Chairman of the…

Politics

What Progressive Nigerians Mean By Restructuring – Chief Adebanjo

The Herald NG Aug 7, 2017 1

There has been so much miscommunication and confusion over what is meant by restructuring, with Nigerians aligning across ethno-religious divides in order to carve out a definition. Thankfully, an elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a…

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Femi Fani Kayode Blasts Acting President Of Nigeria In Open Letter

The Herald NG Aug 3, 2017 0

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has lambasted the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo over the latter's comments on restructuring Nigeria.Osinbajo had said that those clamouring for restructuring in Nigeria are doing so in…

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Restructuring: Niger Delta Leaders Issue Deadline

The Herald NG Aug 1, 2017 1

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has threatened to pull out of peace talks with the Federal Government, should their demands not be met by November 1st 2017.Independent reports, Chief Edwin Clark, National Leader of PANDEF, in a…

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Restructuring Nigeria: Ben Murray Bruce Rushes To Atiku Abubakar’s Defense

The Herald NG Jul 31, 2017 2

Bayelsa State Senator, Ben Murray Bruce (PDP) has rushed to the defense of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and perpetual Presidential candidate, over his comments on restructuring.Alhaji Atiku had said that Nigeria could be…

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Restructuring Nigeria Must Favour The North – Shettima

Political Editor Jul 28, 2017 2

***Restructuring must favour the NorthBorno State Governor, and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Alhaji Ibrahim Shettima has stated that the North is not opposed to the restructuring of the country.Speaking to journalists…