Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it
The viral images of scavengers allegedly dismantling pillars of bridges in Lagos should alarm every responsible citizen. Any person who vandalises public infrastructure must face the law. But the disturbing conduct of some scavengers should not become an excuse for criminalising scavenging itself, an activity that provides livelihoods for thousands while performing an often-overlooked environmental […]
Stopping Official Lawlessness
THE descent to anarchy, no matter the form it takes, should not be tolerated in any society that law and order guide. Some of the biggest challenges our law face are from the authorities, who stretch the limits of immunity, and constitute themselves into law. They chose which law to obey and the ones that they treat with disdain.
Where FoIA Does Not Apply
THE Lagos State Government, known for its accountability, openness and progressive credentials is in court contesting the right of the public to know how it spent a $90m World Bank facility for improvement of its schools.
Post-Mbu Rivers State
THE re-deployment of Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Mbu to Police Headquarters, Abuja, and the posting of CP Joseph Ogunshakin to Rivers State, have heightened expectations that peace would return to the State.
APC Membership Drive As Standard
THE registration exercise the All Progressives Congress embarked upon would be a defining point for the party, if the people realise the importance of the power they have been given, and use it.
Of Choristers, Hijab, Masquerades
NO governor has promoted religion more than Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State. He is proud of his religion for which he gets a lot of bashing. In response, he has accorded recognition to the three religions that he considers the major ones – Christianity, Islam and traditional ways.
