Confab

October 13, 2016

Opinion: Random thoughts on Ken Nnamani’s electoral reform committee

by Jideofor Adibe Early this month, the Buhari government, through the Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, inaugurated a 24-member committee on Constitution and Electoral Reform, which it called “Constitutional and Electoral Reforms Committee”. The Committee is headed by former Senate President Ken Nnamani. The AGF said he was “directed... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Opinion: A case for implementation of the 2014 National Conference Report

by Ugochukwu Amasike The foundation of Nigeria’s problems is its obsolete political-economic system that sustains rent-seeking, and nurtures corruption. The beneficiaries of this system have chosen to turn a blind eye to the folly of maintaining a tragically flawed system, choosing as it were to postpone the evil day; but the chickens are already coming home... Read More

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Opinion: The Confab report may be the change Nigeria currently needs

by Adekoya Boladale Over the years, sociopolitical scholars and writers of thought, in an attempt to finding the sole reason for the dilapidation and setback of Nigeria, have come to agree that the major reason the African most populous country has continued to fail isn’t just because it has bad leadership but because it was... Read More

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Opinion: Is Confab report the ‘True’ Change?

by Adekoya Boladale Beyond the attractive green and white flag, fancy coat of arm and the suiting rhythm of the national anthem stands a nation dwelling in not just political immaturity but structural deficiency. For the past few weeks, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Goodluck Jonathan has besieged the south western part... Read More

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FEC approves full implementation of Confab report

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Executive Council (FEC) formally approved for the full implementation of the recommendations contained in the 2014 National Conference Report. The immediate past supervising Minister of Information, Edem Duke disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen after the FEC meeting. Duke who was joined by the Secretary to the government of the Federation,... Read More

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September 26, 2014

Sex & 6 other things: See what students might soon be learning in secondary school

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last month, the national confab submitted a 10,000-page report to President Goodluck Jonathan containing hundreds of resolutions. Some of the resolutions had to do with reforming the curriculum for secondary schools. People have been talking about revising the curriculum for years now. So right now, here are eight things the confab recommended... Read More

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August 23, 2014

Ikemesit Effiong: The National Conference is a failure – Here is why

by Ikemesit Effiong In case you may not have noticed, the most colourful circus in our nation’s history, the 2014 National Conference, has finally come to an end. Trust me, I mean every letter of the word circus. Now ask yourself this. Did we need to spend N12 million per delegate (that translates to... Read More

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Another CONFAB Delegate dies at 68

by Mayowa Aboah The Secretariat of the National Conference has announced the death of Professor Muhammad Nur Alkali. Alkali who was one of the six delegates representing the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) at the 2014 National Conference in Abuja passed on this morning. According to a statement by the Assistant Secretary of the... Read More

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Thistle Praxis African CEO Roundtable confab wraps up in Cross River

by Oge Okonkwo The 2014 edition of the African CEO Roundtable of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility ended on a high note on Friday June 20, 2014 in Tinapa Calabar. The event, the 4th in the series which proceeded under the theme, “The intersection: Financial Inclusion, Economic Sustainability and Social benefit” opened on Thursday June 19... Read More

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“I leave you with these words…”: Dora Akunyili’s last public speech (WATCH)

by Akan Ido – Before this speech at the Conference, Prof. Dora Akunyili was asked to sit due to her health condition, but she refused to sit and delivered her speech standing. Nigerians have for long clamoured for an opportunity such as this to discuss our problems and come up with solutions that will strengthen... Read More

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“It was a narrow escape”: Emir of Askira speaks on Boko Haram convoy attack

by Akan Ido Following Boko Haram’s audacious attack on the convoy of Emirs who were on their way to attend the funeral of the Emir of Gombe, the Emir of Askira, HRH Mai Abdullahi Ibn Muhammadu has made his thoughts known to the public. The Emir escaped by the skin of his teeth but the... Read More

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Opinion: Confab delegates and the unity of Nigeria

by Ashaka Saleh That is why delegates at the national conference must not allow themselves to be carried away by emotion but must remain statesmanlike and true to their calling as elder statesmen. It was not for nothing that President Goodluck Jonathan at the inauguration of the national conference this month, urged delegates at the... Read More

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Opinion: What plagues us is a crisis of representation, not national dialogue

by Chris Nwogodo Secondly, the crisis of representation stems from a continued disdain for politics. Many honest and competent people in our society consider politics to be beneath them and have left it for knaves. Thus, it is no wonder that the critical mass of progressives necessary for a transformative shift in our nation is... Read More

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APC declares fasting, prayer against Rivers PDP guber candidate, El-Rufai takes swipe at delegates’ age at the Confab & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo APC declares fasting, prayer against Rivers’ PDP guber candidate The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called for a 7-day fasting and prayer session against the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in the state, Nyesome Wike. In a press release sent by APC, the fasting and prayer program will commence on 25th March, 2014... Read More

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NNPC denies chartering jet for Alison-Madueke’s use, Jonathan’s 75 per cent voting rule splits confab & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo NNPC denies chartering of jet for exclusive use of Petroleum Minister Recent reports which said that a chartered aircraft for the personal use of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke was gotten by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been denied by the management. The Corporation denied the reports in a... Read More

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‘I am well now and ready for the National Confab’ – Dora Akunyili opens up on illness (Report)

by Akan Ido After months of speculation about Dr. Dora Akunyili’s health condition, the former Information Minister and NAFDAC Director General has finally responded to the rumours. In her reply to an online publication, Akunyili admitted that she was ill but is now fit and ready for the National Conference where she is a delegate.... Read More

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October 16, 2013

Jonathan, Tinubu are not sincere about the proposed Confab – Pastor Bakare

by Oge Okonkwo Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Tunde Bakare yesterday said President Goodluck Jonathan and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Bola Tinubu, were not sincere about the proposed national conference. Speaking at the maiden lecture of a new organization, Centre for Change, Pastor Bakare dismissed their stance, stressing that Jonathan and Tinubu... Read More

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October 12, 2013

8 surprising things that’ll make you wildly SUCCESSFUL

by Jena Pincott The interrogative, Pink writes, “prompts you to summon the resources and strategies to accomplish the task” and motivates you from within. 1. One Brain-Boosting Germ We all know that outdoor time can do wonders for our performance. But there’s a surprising new reason: a bacterium called Mycobacterium vaccae, which lurks in the soil. When... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Eric Osagie: If we must talk – Memo to the President on National Confab

by Eric Osagie If we must talk, President Jonathan and his administration must assure us that they will be bound by the recommendations and resolutions of the confab; that there will be no monkey games with the report; that it is not a strategy to divert our attention from pressing economic and social issues that... Read More

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