The National Conference completed its fourth week [first month] of sitting by bringing to a conclusion the opening statements and responses of individual delegates to inaugural address of the President while formally inaugurating ‘The National Conference Of The People Of Nigeria’ – the official designation of the ongoing conference.
National Conference condemns Abuja explosion
National Conference passed a motion condemning Monday’s explosion in Abuja and resolved to send condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. They also condemned the incidents in other places.
Day 13: Nigeria National Conference Plenary – Live Updates
Good morning readers, we are here at the National Judicial Council – venue of the National Conference to bring you live feeds of proceedings. Have a wonderful day following our live blog.
National Conference concludes debate on Jonathan’s address
Delegate rained curses on corrupt Nigerians The delegates to the National Conference, on Thursday concluded debate on President Goodluck Jonathan’s inaugural address to the Conference.
Day 12: Nigeria National Conference Plenary – Live Updates
Good morning readers, we are here at the National Judicial Council – venue of the National Conference to bring you live feeds of proceedings. Have a wonderful day following our live blog. Wednesday’s session of the national confab was very engaging. Delegates quickly went ahead to speak on those issues that calls for worry in…
Okurounmu wants presidential system jettisoned
Other delegates demand true federalism. The Chairman of the defunct Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue, Femi Okurounmu, has advocated for the scrapping of the presidential system of government in Nigeria, saying the system is a breeder of corruption.
SSS operatives detain Sun newspaper editor at National Conference
In protest against the detention of their colleagues, journalists threaten to boycott national conference proceedings An editor with the Sun newspaper, Iheanacho Nwosu, was on Wednesday arrested and detained for 30 minutes by operatives of the State Security Service, SSS.
Female delegate slumps at National Conference
A female delegate, Ezenwa Ifeanyinwa on Wednesday slumped at the National Conference shortly after the resumption of the afternoon session.