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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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“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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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Opinion: National Conference – Amplifying the Nigerian voices on social media
by Abdullahi Seidu Even the conference official Facebook page has been enriched with informative posts like Quotes from the conference, Daily Roundups, Press Releases, Order Paper posts, Breaking News from…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy