Tag: Nigerian youths

“Technology creating a new generation of Nigerian illiterates” – Soyinka

Aminu Imam

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that the introduction of technology is creating a new generation of illiterates. The literary icon stated this out at the CANEX Live Theatre closing ceremony of the 3rd Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. Soyinka said: “I want us to understand that, on the other hand, there’s a new culture taking place, about which we have to be very careful; I call it the Internet culture. “This is a marvelous technology; this is a liberating technology. The so-called Arab Spring,…

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‘Nigeria’s youths are global asset’ – U.S. official

Aminu Imam

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of United States, Bureau of African Affairs, Joy Basu, described Nigeria’s young population as an asset to Africa and the world at large. Basu, who made the remark during a visit to Vibranium Valley Tech City to discuss about the African economy in Lagos on Saturday, said it was important for the world to know that the young talents in Nigeria were incredible. According to Basu, not only is the population of Nigeria so young but filled with youths who are very smart. “These young talents…

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‘Rishi Sunak’s rise to UK Prime Minister an inspiration to millions of youths’ – Buhari

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari says the new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is an inspiration to millions of youths across the Commonwealth of Nations. Sunak was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and will now be named the United Kingdom (UK) prime minister. He is the first UK prime minister of British-Asian descent and the youngest in modern times. In a congratulatory statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari asked Sunak to remember the “unbreakable friendship” between Nigeria and the UK. He assured Sunak that…

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2023: ‘The youth must change Nigeria’s leadership; no time for ethnic politics’ – Obasanjo

Aminu Imam

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on the youths to stand up and change the country’s leadership, noting that the 2023 election is not the time to play politics of ethnicity. He said this during a visit by veteran entertainer, Charly Boy, to his residence on Friday. Asked by Charly Boy to advise ‘frustrated Nigerians’, Obasanjo, who said he is the father of frustrated youths in the country, noted that it is not God’s fault that Nigerians are poor and frustrated but rather, the choice of leadership. According to…

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2023: “You can’t be on Instagram and have no PVC”, Tinubu tells youths

Aminu Imam

Presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says young people can no longer continue lamenting. The APC chieftain, who spoke yesterday, at a rally of South-West youths of the ruling party, advised the youth to work towards building a new nation that would have limitless opportunities and possibilities. Tinubu said the youths cannot be on social media platforms like Instagram while they lack permanent voter cards (PVCs) to elect the leaders of their choosing. The rally, which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena…

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Nigerian Youth group demands explanation from Buhari on hunger crisis

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Youth Congress, (NYC), has demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari come out and explain to Nigerians why hunger in the country is increasing. The group said Nigerians are presently unhappy with the president because, according to them, the prices of food items are increasing every day. The Director of Youth Sensitisation and Rehabilitation Affairs of the Congress, Lucky Udu, who made the statement in a video released on social media, also urged market sellers and buyers to express their frustration. He added that, “A bag of pure water used…

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“Youths are our most valuable assets”, Says Osinbajo

Aminu Imam

Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government will continue to support young Nigerians to reach their full potential. This was stated by Prof. Osinbajo at the 2021 National Gold Award presentation ceremony, organised by the International Award for Young People, (IAYP), which was held at the State House, Abuja. The award programme is the Nigerian version of the Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘International Award for Young People’. Hailing the various ways in which young people contribute to the nation’s wellbeing, the vice-president cited the example of “young Nigerians in…

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Electoral Act: ‘Override Buhari, listen to Nigerians’, Northern group tells NASS

Aminu Imam

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), yesterday called on the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari and exercise its constitutional provision by vetoing the rejected Electoral Act (amendment) Bill by the president. AYCN President Isah Abubakar, in a statement, said that his organisation was disappointed by the action of Mr. President at the expense of millions of Nigeria, who look forward to an improved electoral system. According to him, “We noted with total dismay the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to refuse to sign the amended Electoral Bill…

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‘Nigerian youths like robots, not ready for leadership’ – APC chieftain

Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State, Karibi Bobmanuel, has said that Nigerian youths are more interested in following leaders than taking up leadership. Bobmanuel told newsmen in Port Harcourt, the State capital, on Friday, that the complacency of youths to happenings in the country was of serious concern. “We have a situation whereby, youths, or young leaders pretend or behave as if all is well and foolishly follow political leaders without a rethink. We act like a bought over, subdued and hopeless generation of youths…

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Medical expert worries over rising drug abuse among youths

Aminu Imam

A medical doctor with Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, in Edo State, Obumneme Chinweuba, has expressed concern over the alarming rate of substance abuse among young persons and its ability to trigger mental illness. Chiweuba, who is the President, Association of Resident Doctors, Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin chapter, disclosed to newsmen in Benin City, said that about 60 to 70% of daily mental illness cases presented to the hospital are connected with substance abuse, describing it as“bad, because many of these substances are dangerous to mental and physical health”. The medical…

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