“Having waited for it for over 20 years, for this, Mr. Chairman we are here to make history. I will suggest that we support two-third majority,” Gani Adams.
EXCLUSIVE: Female Delegates poised for war with male colleagues over alleged harassment of Conference Secretary, Azinge
The female delegates are ganging up to check male domination and high-handedness at the Conference. Female delegates to the ongoing National Conference may be heading for showdown with their male counterparts over what they consider the incessant harassment of the Conference Secretary, Valerie-Janette Azinge. There are at least 77 female delegates in the 492-member National…
National Conference delegate causes stir, demands water for elderly colleagues
A delegate from Ekiti State, Kunle Olajide caused a stir during the plenary session of the National Conference on Monday when he demanded that all the delegates should henceforth be provided with a bottle of water to avoid recording casualties during conference sessions. Mr. Olajide, a nominee of the Federal Government in the elder statesmen…
National Conference proposes 20 standing committees
The membership of the committees will emerge Thursday. The National Conference has proposed the composition of 20 standing committees to facilitate its assignment. The number is one more than the number of committees set up by the 2005 National Political Reform Conference, NPRC, convened by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The defunct NPRC had 19 standing…
Nigeria’s 2015 Elections Should Be Postponed if it Clashes With National Conference – Ezeife
The former Anambra Governor canvassed a return to regional government.
Why I Will Not Reject My ‘jumbo’ National Conference Allowance – Ozekhome
“I will not have the means of knowing if it is really returned to the Federation account,” – Mike Ozekhome
Delegates debate conference rules
Delegates complained about difficulties in gaining entrance to the conference venue.
Second Day Plenary – Live Updates
Welcome to the second plenary of the ongoing National Conference. PREMIUM TIMES’ reporters are in the conference and will bring you live updates as they unfold.