Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari, has not disappointed him since he assumed office in 2015. Obasanjo stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta. Speaking on the Buhari administration since it took over power in 2015, Obasanjo said the... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: Another electoral reform committee? Not again!

by Jide Ojo From the blues came the information that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari had identified 24 Nigerians to be led by a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, to embark on another voyage of electoral reforms. A statement released to the press on Sunday, October 2, 2016 by Salihu Isah on behalf of... Read More

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December 9, 2015

What Soyinka said on Channels TV about GEJ, OBJ, President Buhari and pro-Biafrans

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says the recent discoveries of the massive looting perpetrated by the last administration has vindicated his ‘reluctant’ support for President Muhammadu Buhari in the last general elections. Soyinka also stated that Nigeria would not have survived four more years of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s rule. During a programme titled, ‘Channels Book Club’... Read More

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November 13, 2015

‘Prayers and birthday’ | Why Fayose didn’t attend PDP rebranding conference

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held a national conference in Abuja on Thursday, November 12 and it was attended by the party stalwarts. Missing in action at the conference was Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, who has been very vocal and in the news for different reasons. The governor blamed his absence at the conference,... Read More

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November 12, 2015

Corrupt APC members are being rewarded – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) led federal government of lacking direction. The opposition party says it would resist ‘the growing culture of impunity’ being exhibited by the the administration. The party, during the one day national conference held in Abuja on Thursday, condemned what it described as the ‘growing... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Northern leaders reject report of Jonathan’s national conference

Northern leaders, have unanimously rejected the implementation of the 2014 report of the National Conference. The northern leaders are former political office holders under the aegis of Northern Reawakening Forum. The leaders stated on Tuesday that the conference set up by former President Goodluck Jonathan, did not address the key issues affecting their region. They said it would... Read More

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March 24, 2015

Opinion: The consequences of conducting the 2015 elections now

by Dominik Umosen Until this cardinal objective of exorcising the demon of feudalism and freeing the country of its enduring contradictions, every other manipulation is either diversionary or deliberately orchestrated to mislead… It must be said, from the outset, that neither savage reactions to this candid assessment of the Nigerian conundrum nor the intimidating thought... Read More

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March 22, 2015

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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December 31, 2014

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is my ‘Person of the Year 2014’? 170 million dumb Nigerians!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Nigerians look around! Can you see common men and women amid the care and struggle of daily life? Can you see people in the jar of the noisy streets and amid the squalor where want hides? Can you see the wrong that produces inequality? Can you see the wrong in the midst... Read More

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August 22, 2014

Vigil for Late Prof. Akunyili Holds Today in Enugu + Funeral programme details

by Azubuike Azikiwe The funeral of former Minister of Information and Communications, late Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, begins today, Friday, 22 August, with a Christian Wake-Keep at her Enugu residence, No. 2A Bishop Onyeabor St., G.R.A. Enugu. The vigil, which begins from 4:00 pm, kicks off a week-long funeral programme of activities for the... Read More

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August 22, 2014

LOOK: Kutigi hands over final confab report to GEJ

by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, retired Justice and chairman of the National Conference, Idris Kutigi yesterday wrapped up the talkshop officially by submitting the panel repor – with over 600 resolutions approved – to the President, Goodluck Jonathan. He thanked the president for his “unusual coverage” in convening the conference. “It was only expected that tempers... Read More

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July 9, 2014

Opinion: It is time to break Nigeria up

by Damola Awoyokun We want a good-bye-to-all-that referendum now. And the National Conference sitting in Abuja should make itself useful by setting a date for one. Enough is enough. Sardauna of Sokoto and Obafemi Awolowo used to be good friends. They visited each other a lot and Sardauna was very keen to implement... Read More

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July 7, 2014

Bayo Oluwasanmi: National Conference or National conflict? We have errors to correct

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The Abuja Conference is mostly dominated by septuagenarians and octogenarians who are arguably disposed to resist change. It is not clear what radical changes they could initiate to rebuild this shattered nation. Anticipating problems, George Washington opens the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 with a command not just a suggestion: “We... Read More

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June 16, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: National Conference and the explosive words of Dr. Junaid Mohammed

by Femi Fani-Kayode Junaid speaks for many in the north and the implications of his submission are obvious and far reaching. Particularly those contained in the last sentence about resource control not ever happening unless the north agrees. According to the June 10 edition of the Punch Newspaper, in a story titled ”Ethnic Suspicions Haunt... Read More

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June 13, 2014

Opinion: The Dora Akunyili I knew and loved…

by Chimezie Amajama Her last service to the nation was her presence in the ongoing National Confab at Abuja. She made sure her voice was heard. In my early teen years, each time I came back from school in the evening, I quickly rushed to grab the remote of the television set. The normal station... Read More

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May 31, 2014

“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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May 15, 2014

“God will grant me quick recovery” – Dora Akunyili opens up, thanks well wishers

by Isi Esene Former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and other well wishers across the world who have been praying for her since the news of her sickness broke over the weekend. Akunyili who was flown to India for further treatment after reports indicate a worsening health... Read More

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May 1, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls, National Conference extended by 6 weeks & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls Pakistani national, Malala Yousafzai, has called on the federal government to do all it can to rescue the abducted school girls. 16-year-old Malala made the call while speaking with the Hausa Service of the BBC saying that the government should know that it is its responsibility... Read More

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April 27, 2014

Opinion: The proposals of a citizen delegate to the National Confab (Part 1)

by Kingsley Ahanonu Thus, I speak forth because my thoughts reflect the genuine desire of these average Nigerians—the common desire for a politically proficient and an economically robust nation; a nation of hope and accomplishment; of talents and efficient utilization. To start with and frankly speaking, I had wanted to be a part of the discussion in the on-going... Read More

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April 22, 2014

Opinion: My experience (and contribution) at the National Confab

by Hemenseter Butu My generation is growing weary of wasted chances, we hear of the millions of millionaires in Norway and we weep. We hear of the electoral reform strides in Ghana and we weep. We hear of the ranking of a Sudanese University above all varsities in Nigeria and we weep profusely, as I... Read More

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April 7, 2014

Opinion: New Constitution – Nigerian lawmakers need to sit up and do the needful

by Ibanga Isine Almost every delegate agreed that corruption is the mother of all the problems confronting Nigeria. It was funny and equally heart-breaking to see delegates who had opportunities to make a difference while in public office but did not; talked like saints and agents of change that the country so desperately needs. They... Read More

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April 3, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: A message to the National Conference

by Olusegun Adeniyi At a time like this therefore, when ordinarily we should begin to fashion out the requisite strategies necessary to overcome the human and institutional barriers that for decades have held the country back, some of us feel that the National Conference could just provide a ready platform for some hate mongers whose... Read More

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April 2, 2014

Rethink Nigeria demands increased youth participation in governance

by Oge Okonkwo Rethink Nigeria, a group comprising of high achieving young Nigerians have called for an increased participation of youths in leadership and decision making in the country. Convened by Ohimai Godwin Amaize, the group proposed a 30 per cent representation of Nigerian youth in all political appointments at federal, state and local government... Read More

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April 1, 2014

Atiku Abubakar: What the National Conference should focus on

by Atiku Abubakar I come from the north, and I can tell you that government’s reliance on oil revenues has virtually destroyed the economy of the north, and no part of Nigeria has been left unaffected. I had publicly expressed reservations about the National Conference that has just been inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan, especially... Read More

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March 30, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria – A clueless generation

by Sunday Ogidigbo In a time and age where nations are led by young, energetic and visionary leaders, Nigeria is busy recycling the same stock of old, tired, and backward looking, greedy, sleepy, and tribalistic rulers. You don’t need to look too far to see this, just take a look at the on going national... Read More

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March 28, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria’s National conference and the five fallacies

by Mahmud Abdullahi The most fundamental of these fallacies is the belief that Nigeria is a uniquely artificial state as it was created by the British colonialists, primarily for economic and administrative convenience. Less than ten years after the Obasanjo administration’s National Political Reform Conference, President Goodluck Jonathan has sanctioned another such conference, to be... Read More

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March 27, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: The arrogance of the North at the National Conference

by Femi Fani-Kayode The same way they have been behaving since the creation of the Nigerian state is the same way they are aggressively exhibiting their character at this confrence. ‘I see arrogance. I see harrasement. I see it’s either our way or no way by the same group who felt the country belongs to... Read More

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March 24, 2014

‘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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March 21, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Two things the National Conference must achieve

by Akin Osuntokun It has to satisfactorily address the military misbegotten political and governance structural imbalance and duly seek and secure the voluntary consent of Nigerians in a referendum. “In my short life I participated in the writing of five constitutions in Nigeria but constitution cannot solve our problem” – Mr. Paul Unongo The view... Read More

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Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo

Opinion: Another electoral reform committee? Not again!

What Soyinka said on Channels TV about GEJ, OBJ, President Buhari and pro-Biafrans

‘Prayers and birthday’ | Why Fayose didn’t attend PDP rebranding conference

Corrupt APC members are being rewarded – PDP

Northern leaders reject report of Jonathan’s national conference

Opinion: The consequences of conducting the 2015 elections now

Opinion: Is Confab report the ‘True’ Change?

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is my ‘Person of the Year 2014’? 170 million dumb Nigerians!

Vigil for Late Prof. Akunyili Holds Today in Enugu + Funeral programme details

LOOK: Kutigi hands over final confab report to GEJ

Opinion: It is time to break Nigeria up

Bayo Oluwasanmi: National Conference or National conflict? We have errors to correct

Femi Fani-Kayode: National Conference and the explosive words of Dr. Junaid Mohammed

Opinion: The Dora Akunyili I knew and loved…

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

“God will grant me quick recovery” – Dora Akunyili opens up, thanks well wishers

#BringBackOurGirls: Malala demands release of abducted schoolgirls, National Conference extended by 6 weeks & other important news you should know today

Opinion: The proposals of a citizen delegate to the National Confab (Part 1)

Opinion: My experience (and contribution) at the National Confab

Opinion: National Conference – Amplifying the Nigerian voices on social media

Opinion: New Constitution – Nigerian lawmakers need to sit up and do the needful

Olusegun Adeniyi: A message to the National Conference

Rethink Nigeria demands increased youth participation in governance

Atiku Abubakar: What the National Conference should focus on

Opinion: Nigeria – A clueless generation

Opinion: Nigeria’s National conference and the five fallacies

Femi Fani-Kayode: The arrogance of the North at the National Conference

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

Akin Osuntokun: Two things the National Conference must achieve

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