Tag: Confab

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Opinion: We must take a closer look at these Confab delegates

by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye Instead of Ladoja, Alamesgia, Odili, Bode Goerge etc going to CONFAB, why not recall Ibori from Prison to lead the talk? While not wake Lawrence Anini…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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