AMNESTY CONTROVERSY: There is no difference between N-Delta militants and Boko Haram Islamists – Yusuf Ali

Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali

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Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In  this interview, he advances reason why Boko Haram Islamists deserve amnesty like the Niger Delta militants.  He also speaks on how the law can be strengthened to curb corruption. Excerpts:
Insecurity in Nigeria seems to be on the increase. What is it that we aren’t getting it right to stem it?
Security is everybody’s business. We need people who will be paid by the state to give information. That’s the way it was in the police.  The DPO had budget for informants to be paid.No matter how sophisticated your gadgets may be, you still need human elements; informants.
Security operatives should not be stereotyped in their investigative ability and performance. They must be dynamic. For example, if the Kwara commissioner of police had been killed in Kwara State, they could have said it was Boko Haram that did it. Many killings in the North may not have any thing to do with Boko Haram if properly investigated.

Most Nigerians in America want to come home–Busola Balogun, social worker

By CHRISTY ANYANWU


Every year Nigeria tops the list of countries whose nationals apply for the United States Diversity Visa. Practically every Nigerian youth is crazy about America. Even adults are not left out in this ambition to relocate to ‘God’s own country’ as as people refer to the US.

But Olubusola Balogun, a Nigerian lady and social worker reveals that she would rather relocate to Nigeria with the next available flight if she could get a good job in the country. In this interview, she peels back the cover on the pains of her work, giving an insight on risks involved and the toll it takes on her personal social life. Excerpts…