A delegate, Dan Nwuanyanwu, advocated death penalty for corrupt public office holders.
Fulani herdsmen are not Nomads – Conference delegate
“They would not move around the country if the right conditions were put in place for them to feed their animals in one place.” A delegate to the National Conference, Rommy Mom, on Monday said that Fulani herdsmen were not nomads. Mr. Mom, a civil rights activists and President of Lawyers Alert, an Abuja-based nongovernmental…
Day 9: 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.
Between corruption, death penalty and new Constitution, by Ibanga Isine
Delegates in one voice agreed that Nigeria cannot make any significant progress unless corruption was tackled with a sledge-hammer.
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…
Day 7: 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.