Tag: YOUTH

Benue: Youths protest mass killings, as Special Forces arrive to restore order

Aminu Imam
Benue youths protest

Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday took to the streets in protest over the recent wave of deadly attacks across the State, blocking major roads and demanding an end to the killings. Dressed in black and carrying placards and palm fronds, the protesters converged on the busy Wurukum area, chanting solidarity songs and decrying the persistent bloodshed in the state.  The demonstration, which caused significant traffic disruption, came a day after armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on Yelwata and Daudu in Guma local government area, killing hundreds, including…

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FCT Youth Stakeholders hail appointment of Secretary of newly created secretariat

Aminu Imam
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A group, FCT Youth Stakeholders, have commended the FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike, for the judicious appointment of one of its members as the Mandate Secretary of the newly established Youth Secretariat. A statement from the Secretary, FCT Youth Stakeholders Forum, Zakari Gambo Babale, and Amb. Mukhtar Akoshile, said the selection of one of its member for this crucial position within the Youth Secretariat is a testament to the Minister’s commitment to youth inclusion, empowerment, and active participation in governance within the FCT. “It reflects a forward-looking approach that recognizes…

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Naira Redesign: NANS urges students, youth to exercise patience

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

As the cash and fuel scarcity continues nationwide, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun chapter, has appealed to students and youths in the state to exercise patience. Chairman of NANS in the state, Damilola Simeon, who spoke at a news conference in Abeokuta on Thursday, noted that both the Federal and State Governments were putting measures in place to put an end to the issue. Simeon said it was important for students not to engage in any protest that could affect the growth and development of the country, stressing that…

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FG postpones 7th National Youth Games

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
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The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games (NYG) billed for Asaba, Delta in February. In a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, quoting Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary, the postponement was due to the upcoming General Elections. The postponement is due to logistics and time constraints, especially, taking cognisance of the commencement of the General Elections slated for February 25, 2023. While regretting all the inconveniences the postponement might cause…

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FEC approves N1.4bn to equip youth farmers

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the procurement of equipment and agricultural inputs for the National Youth Farmers Scheme. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that four contracts were awarded for the scheme and expressed optimism that the projects would encourage youths to go into agriculture. The other memo on behalf of the president is…

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Nigeria’s challenges: “Men and women build Dubai not spirits” – Osinbajo

Aminu Imam

Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has encouraged new graduands of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management, (NUTM), to be innovators of solutions to Nigerias myriad of problems. Prof. Osinbajo, stated this at the weekend, in his Keynote address to the founding class (2021) of the top-notch school of innovation and technology. After all, he said, those who built Dubai are men and women, not spirits. The school, which focuses on nurturing leaders in Nigeria and Africa, is promoted by a former Industry, Trade & Investment Minister, Dr. Okey Enelamah. According to…

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Jos killings: Gbong Gwom urges unity among Plateau youths to end menace

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Gyang Buba, has urged youths in Plateau to unite across ethnic and religious divides in order to end the circle of killings in the state. Buba, who is the Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs and Emirs, gave the advice at an event to commemorate the Sept. 7, 2001 Jos crisis on Tuesday in Jos. A religious crisis erupted in Jos in 2001, where many were killed, scores injured and properties worth billions were destroyed. The event, organised by the Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), had…

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“Organise to kick out APC if you are dissatisfied” Fayemi

Aminu Imam

Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has urged youths to reconsider their plans of relocation and stay back to help make Nigeria better. The governor stated these yesterday, during an annual programme organised by Covenant Christian Centre in the State. Fayemi advised youths to organise ways to kick out the All Progressives Congress, (APC), from office in 2023 if they are not satisfied with its governance style. Fayemi specifically mentioned Canada which, according to him, has a glass ceiling, unlike Nigeria. He told the youths, Dont succumb to despondency, there is…

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Sanwo-Olu launches Lagos Cares for youths, women

Aminu Imam

The Lagos State Government has rolled out a $20 million Coronavirus (Covid-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (Lagos CARES) programme to support livelihood for poor and vulnerable households and to expand food security services in the State. At the State House, Alausa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the social intervention project that is focused on offering a safety net to residents whose means of livelihood had been disrupted by the impacts of Covid-19 and also to building the resilience of the State. The programme, which will be implemented for 24 months,…

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“Youths must take over leadership in Nigeria, older politicians have failed” – Entrepreneur, Ibrahim Abdulkarim

Aminu Imam

By Maryam Zakari An entrepreneur and public affairs analyst, Ibrahim Abdulkarim has blamed older politicians for the countrys woes because of unfulfilled electoral promises. Speaking as guest on a Liberty TV current affairs programme: “State of the Union”, Ibrahim said the older politicians are keeping a grip on power because the younger generation refused to rise up and take responsibility. “However, it has now become glaringly clear that there is a need for the evolution of a new generation to replace the old, because their policy proposals are not working.…

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