Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Reverend Godfrey Onah, has attributed the surge in money rituals, known as “Okeite,” among Igbo youths to the failure of religious leaders and poor governance. Speaking at the 2025 South-East Colloquium in Enugu, organized by the Enugu Archdiocese of the Methodist Church Nigeria,...
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Plateau State Government has commenced a month-long ICT and vocational training programme for 250 youths across its 17 local government areas, in a renewed effort to curb unemployment and promote self-reliance among young people. The initiative, tagged the Plateau Youths Employment and Skills Acquisition (PLAYESA) programme, kicked off at...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared open the Strategic Youth Leadership Conference held at the National Defence College, Abuja. The Conference, jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Defence College, convened young leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders under the...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – A police officer was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of youths in the Nkpolu community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. A widely circulated video captured the moment when Inspector Joshua Nyian, a serving officer, was physically attacked by a mob...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Stakeholders drawn from various sectors have pledged to support efforts towards the establishment of a development fund as a central financing mechanism for youth activities in Akwa Ibom State. They agreed to facilitate and secure executive assent for the Akwa Ibom youth development fund...
Founder of the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD), Dr. Hillary Akpua, has told the government at all levels that youth development must be treated as a matter of urgent national importance. He warned that Nigeria risks undermining its future if the needs of its young...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has announced that 36,000 Nigerian youths will participate in the upcoming National Youth Confab 2025, themed: “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” The conference aims to provide a platform for young Nigerians to unite, engage,...
The National Assembly has proposed a bill titled the ‘Equity Trust Fund’ aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Nigerians in accessing funding for their various endeavours. The assembly stated that, if passed into law, the dedicated fund would ensure sustainable job creation and economic growth. Chairman of...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a bold move to combat youth unemployment and drive food security, the Plateau State Government has launched its first-ever large-scale agricultural empowerment initiative aimed at engaging 1,000 young people in mechanized farming across the state. Tagged the Plateau Youths Agricultural Empowerment Program(PLA-YAEP), the...
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Mr Femi Falana, has urged youths to reclaim the country. Falana gave the advice on Saturday in Lagos, during sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025), held at the University of Lagos. Falana said things were...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders to see the continent’s youth as a generational force for innovation, leadership, and global competitiveness rather than a burden. Jonathan made the call in a statement on Saturday by his media adviser, Mr Eze Ikechukwu, calling for investments in initiatives that...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Head of Kogi State Civil Service, Elijah Evinemi has charged youths to develop vision and pursue it vigorously in order to have brighter future. Evinemi gave the charge on Wednesday at Ihima civic centre Ohueta in Okehi local government area of the state,...
From left:Rev. Sam Oye, the Lead Pastor of The Transforming Church (TTC) and Dr Alex Otti, Governor of Abia with his aide. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has urged Nigerian youths to join politics to decide their fate and make a difference. Governor Otti gave the advice during Church...
National youth leaders, under the Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria( FNYLPPN), has called on President Bola Tinubu to do more in addressing the nation’s economic challenges. Onyebuchi Chukwu, Chairman, FNYLPP, in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, congratulated Nigeria...
Youths in the Niger Delta region on Friday disassociated themselves from the Oct. 1 planned nationwide protest. The youths, in their thousands, stormed Effurun to make their position known at a Stakeholders’/Engagement Forum convened by the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urge the Federal Government to address issues raised by youths during #EndBadGovernance# protest. They also highlighted the need to confront modern wickedness with truth, advising leaders to return to bold and unyielding truth...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The widespread presence of social vices amongst young people across the country demands a collective response from parents, religious organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Brigadier General AGL Haruna, Commander of Sector I, JTF Operation Hadin Kai North East Theater Command and GOC 7...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Youths in the state, particularly that of Alago extraction, has been advised to avoid the good governance protest for the good of the state and the country at large. Youth leader of Alago Development Association (ADA), Comrade Akwe Julius James, made the call...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has called on its youth, citizens, and residents to abstain from the planned nationwide protest on August 1st, citing concerns that participation could worsen ongoing hardships. The appeal was made by Samuel Jatau, Secretary to the Government of Plateau...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Coalition of Youth Leaders of Plateau Communities has publicly distanced itself from the planned nationwide protests organized by unidentified youth groups, citing vague motives and the potential for civil unrest. Speaking during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos,...