A delegate advocated for a law to bear arms. Delegates to the National Conference on Monday observed a minute silence for victims of insurgency across Nigeria. The minute silence was observed following a motion by a delegate from Zamfara State, Mande Balla, who drew attention to the killings of over 150 persons during the weekend.
Delegate calls for castration of rapists in Nigeria
A delegate, Ms. Madawaki, said the Northern part of the country is being marginalized in terms of education. A delegate to the on-going National Conference, Yemi Fasominu, has called for a new law that would stipulate castration for men convicted of rape in Nigeria. Ms. Fasominu, a representative of Ondo State, gave the suggestion while…
Quot of the Day9 07/04/2014
“We need to reconstruct Nigeria by restructuring it along the lines of social inclusion. We should not confuse unity with uniformity. Nigeria is one of the incompleteness projects of the 21st century”. -Ihechuckwu Madubuike
INTERVIEW: Though married, we’re in National Conference as individuals – Joe Odumakin
The two activists talk about their marriage and passion for Nigeria. Joe and Yinka Odumakin are the only married couple in the 492-member National Conference currently holding in Abuja. Both of them are activists, but represent different groups at the Conference. While Yinka, a Yoruba, represents the Afenifere, which he speaks for, Joe, a Deltan,…
INTERVIEW: Though married, we’re in National Conference as individuals – Yinka Odumakin
The two activists talk about their marriage and passion for Nigeria. Joe and Yinka Odumakin are the only married couple in the 492-member National Conference currently holding in Abuja. Both of them are activists, but represent different groups at the Conference. While Yinka, a Yoruba, represents the Afenifere, which he speaks for, Joe, a Deltan,…
Nigeria National Conference Review – Week 2
The second week of plenaries at the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria showed a progressing excitement. This week, the delegates agreed on how to vote on issues but lost their powers to elect committee leaders. The alliance between minority groups – women, youth, people living with disability – in the conference is growing. Catch expert…
Delegate demands public execution of corrupt Nigerians
Nigerian governors and other political office holders in Nigeria have been blamed for the poverty, insecurity and unemployment in the country.
Delegates blame governors, others for poverty, insecurity in Nigeria
Delegates demand more responsibility from the government. The Nigerian governors and other political office holders in Nigeria have been blamed for the poverty, insecurity and unemployment in the country.