The National Conference has disowned a South-South delegate, Okon Osung, who has in the past few days been plotting the elongation of the tenures of President Goodluck Jonathan and other political office holders in Nigeria by 18 months.
Environment Committee Recommends 2 Percent Ecological Fund Increase to States
A two-percent increase in Ecological Fund allocation to States of the Federation has been recommended by the Committee on Environment at 2014 National Conference in Abuja.
Niger Delta leader, Ankio Briggs, submits minority report
Ms. Briggs demands include resource control and state police.
Confab Committee seeks more roles for Vice President, Deputy Governors
The committee seeks reduction in number of aides to political office holders and part-time lawmaking in all tiers of government.
Yoruba groups insist on regional autonomy
“We are therefore baffled at the take-it-or-leave-it attitude of delegates from other ethnic nationalities, particularly the Northern delegates.”
Day 17: Nigeria National Conference Plenary – Live Update
Good morning readers. We are here again at the National Judicial Institute, venue of the National Conference. As promised, we are here to bring you updates on what happens right inside the hallowed chamber.
Jonathan’s tenure extension memo floods confab
Plan to use the ongoing National Conference to extend the tenure of President Goodluck Jonathan and other political office holders has been exposed.
Resource Control, others, for intense debate as Confab resumes plenary today
20 Standing Committees to conclude report submission this weekend.