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Nigerian Youths

2021 Prophecy: Father Mbaka Warns Buhari Of Imminent Regime Change

John Ogunsemore Jan 3, 2021 0

Founder and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has told President Muhammadu Buhari a regime change is imminent.However, he said that this could be avoided if the administration…

Government

YALI Counsels Nasarawa Youths to Denounce Involvement in Crimes

Oboh Linus Nov 29, 2020 0

Youth African Leader Initiative (YALI), a US-based Non-Governmental Organization championing a crusade against extremism and election violence, has admonished Nigerian youths to spend their time on useful ventures that would…

Politics

Dabiri-Erewa dares youths to convert anger to votes in 2023

John Ogunsemore Nov 18, 2020 0

The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has advised Nigerian youths to channel their anger and frustration expressed in their tweets into participating actively in the 2023 general election.She noted…

Government

Many Nigerian Youths on social media are high on drugs – Lawmaker Mojisola Alli-Macaulay…

Adefemola Akintade Oct 30, 2020 0

Another Lagos lawmaker, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay has expressed her disappointment in Nigerian youths who write "all sorts of things" on social media under the influence of hard drugs.Alli-Macaulay who represents Amuwo-Odofin 1 said she…

News

Desmond Elliot backtracks, apologizes for calling Nigerian youths “Children”

Adefemola Akintade Oct 30, 2020 0

Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has backtracked on his earlier comments after he described Nigerian youths as "children" who use social media as an avenue to "curse" leaders.A viral video showed an angry Elliot addressing members of Lagos…

Politics

“Desmond Idiot”: Outrage as Lawmaker demands Respect for Leaders amid looting

Adefemola Akintade Oct 29, 2020 0

Actor turned Politician Desmond Elliot has suffered a heavy backlash on social media after he chided Nigerian youths for disrespecting leaders in the aftermath of #EndSARS protests.In a video making rounds online, an angry…

Government

EndSARS: Nigeria’s Faltering Democracy By Jen Jibrin

Jen Jibrin Oct 22, 2020 0

Looking at the ongoing EndSARS protests nationwide and the large turnout among Nigerian youths, There are no illusions about what the deterioration of democratic practice in Nigeria could mean for citizens demanding justice and…

News

We need a plan B – Protesters re-strategize following curfew in Lagos, Edo states

Adefemola Akintade Oct 20, 2020 0

Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on Tuesday imposed a curfew on all parts of Lagos state after hoodlums hijacked #EndSARS protest.The curfew was imposed shortly after some thugs burnt down a police station at Orile Iganmu because…

Entertainment

BBNaija: Reno Omokri Criticizes Nigerian Youths For Focusing On The Reality Show

Faith Sep 14, 2020 0

Reno Omokri has lambasted Nigerian Youths over the amount of attention they pay to the eviction of housemates of the Big Brother Naija show.Reno Omokri took to his twitter page to express his disappointment in the amount of energy that…

News

Ooni Of Ife Celebrates International Youth Day

Dorcas Elusogbon Aug 13, 2020 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Wednesday celebrated the International Youth Day with some Nigerian youths in his palace at Ile Ife, Osun.Ooni Ogunwusi, who played host to scores of Nigerian youths from all parts of…

Religion

Evangelist Bamiloye Reacts To Backlash Pastor Adeboye Received Following His Birthday Message

Faith Jul 15, 2020 0

Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has responded to Nigerians who criticized Pastor Adeboye, over his birthday message to his wife.On Monday, Pastor Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God on Monday celebrated his wife, Folu…

Sports

Gov. Obaseki Flags Off Countdown to Edo 2020

Joy Odigie Feb 22, 2020 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday flagged off the countdown to the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) holding in Benin, saying the festival would help to unite the entire nation.Speaking at the countdown and sensitisation…

Entertainment

Naira Marley is A Demon destined To Destroy Destinies of Youths – Popular Prophet

Adefemola Akintade Jan 7, 2020 0

A popular Nigerian Prophet has disclosed that Naira Marley is a demon sent to destroy the destinies of Nigerian youthsApostle Chris Omashola made this known in his 2020 prophecies which he claims God revealed to him.The Prophet said…

Opinion

Nigerian Youths and the Ministerial Nominees – By Jerome-Mario Utomi

Jerome-Mario Utomi Jul 29, 2019 0

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hopes soon to be swept away-Winston S Churchill (the hinge of fate) For most Nigerian youths today, there is just no way of analyzing the list of 43 ministerial…

Opinion

Curbing Sports Bet Menace On Nigerian Youths – By Jerome-Mario Utomi

Jerome-Mario Utomi Apr 8, 2019 0

Talking about young people, the human development experts have described the stage as a moment of the storm, a stage in the developmental growth where young adults would want to explore and express self, as well as want to know more about…

Opinion

“You are one of our problems” Police officer scolds Nigerians living with their parents at 25…

Ademola Ademiluyi Feb 22, 2019 0

A video of an officer in the Nigeria Police Force has been making rounds online after he aired some subjective opinions about the age a man should no longer be in his parents’ house. In the video, he mentioned that if by 25, a man still…

Business

Bank of Industry tasks Nigerian youths on innovation

Samuel Oduoye Feb 4, 2019 0

The Bank of Industry has implored youths to be innovative, and strive to make meaningful contributions to the society.The Head, Osogbo Branch of BoI, Dr Emmanuel Ojoowuro, said this on the sidelines of a sensitisation workshop on…

Metro

Youths decries skin bleaching among teenagers

Folayemi Jedo Jan 31, 2019 0

Yoruba Youths Association (YYSA), a A socio-cultural group, has expressed concern over the growing trend of skin bleaching among Nigerian youths, especially school children. Mr Olalekan Hammed, the President of the association,…

Entertainment

Nigerian Youths Are Mentally Lazy- Ali Baba

Femi Famutimi Nov 30, 2018 1

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Alleluya Akporobome, better known by his stage name, Ali Baba, has declared that many Nigerian youths are mentally lazy.According to the Punch, he said this while at a graduation ceremony held at Gazzelle…

Government

China trains youths on agriculture in 20 Africa countries

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 29, 2018 0

China had trained 30 young people on agriculture from 20 African countries, Zhao Lijun, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, said on Wednesday.Lijun said this at the opening ceremony of the week-long…

News

Engage actively in politics, SDP tells youths

John Ogunsemore Aug 17, 2018 0

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has urged youths to actively participate in politics in order to be part of the decision making process.The Chairman of the party, Mr Korede Duyile, said this in Akure at the official…

Government

The French President, Emmanuel Macron Urges Nigerian Youths To Get Involved With Politics

Onyeka Chukwuma Jul 4, 2018 0

Emmanuel Macron, the French President has urged Nigerian youths to get involved with politics to change the narrative of the nation.President Emmanuel Macron paid a courtesy visit to the Afrika Shrine with Lagos State Governor Ambode.…

Government

I Will Never Refer To Nigerian Youths As “Sit And Do Nothing” – Atiku

John Ogunsemore Apr 19, 2018 1

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's statement that Nigerian youths want everything handed down to them free.Buhari had said this on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster,…

Opinion

Nigeria Failed Nigerian Youths

Dr. M. I Nov 7, 2016

It's one thing to come up with solutions to help unemployed youths in Nigeria and it's another thing to proffer useless ideas in their pursuit of acquiring dream jobs. Slamming mediocre jobs on them is under-employment. If every Nigerian…

Government

Nigerian Youths Can Only Be Governors 40 Years From Now- Tinubu

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 20, 2016 0

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has stated that in 40 years time some of Nigeria’s present youths can be governors.The former Lagos State Governor added that for them to know little about the country “is a peril we cannot afford”.While…

Opinion

On Nigerian Youths And The Burden Of Leadership Puerility

Usama Dandare Jan 28, 2016 0

There were criticism in some sections of the country against President Mohammadu Buhari for not finding the Nigerian youths worthy enough for appointment into his cabinet, considering the fact that youths represent the highest majority of…

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Making Constructive Trouble: The Role of the Nigerian Youth in Ensuring Their Self-Development…

Olu Onemola Aug 13, 2015 0

Before I begin, I would like to recognize the organizers of this event, the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) for bringing us all together, on a day like this.Youth Leadership Summits like this one have become necessary, as we…

Opinion

Nigerian Youths: Every Where But No Where – Joe Onwukeme

Joe Onwukeme Aug 3, 2015 0

Any nation that don't give it's young population the necessary support and an enabling environment to contribute their quota in this digital era may continue to have it's youths dominate every where but no where.Outside the shores of…