3 d. ago Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempt as not only reckless but […] The post Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Natasha: NDYC Condemns Alleged Attempts To Undermine INEC, Destabilise Democracy

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as a campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of NDYC, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempts as not only […]

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1 week ago Niger Delta group decries emergency rule in Rivers, calls for calm

A Niger Delta youth group, South-South Youths Initiative, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, calling it an unfair move that undermines democracy. In a statement on Tuesday by its National President, Imeabe Oscar, the group expressed disappointment over the President’s decision to suspend the democratically Read More

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1 week ago Wike will make 2027 hard for Tinubu in Niger Delta –PANDEF youth wing

• Berates FCT Minister on Ijaw comment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Youth Wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to do away with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, citing his role in exacerbating tensions in the Niger Delta region. Addressing a press […] The post Wike will make 2027 hard for Tinubu in Niger Delta –PANDEF youth wing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths

Tribune Online Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths The Niger State Government, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the MasterCard Foundation, has launched the online Transforming Nigerian Youth Program (TNY). This initiative aims to train 10,000 youths, particularly women, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. Hauwa Bako, the Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on the Social Investment Programme […] Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike

Some youths, under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Council have threatened to shut down oil production across the region over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The group, in a letter by its Leader, Bene Youkore Mamamu, addressed to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, issued a seven-day ultimatum, demanded immediate restoration of Rivers […] The post Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: N’Delta youths write Tinubu, threaten oil production shutdown 

Palpable tension has enveloped Rivers State as youth groups, under the auspices of the Niger Delta Youth Council, threaten to shut down oil production across the region over the raging political impasse in Rivers. The youth groups issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu demanding, among other things, the immediate restoration of Rivers State Read More

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2 w. ago 11 Arrested After Two Minors Suffer Gunshot Wounds In Niger Clash

The Niger State Police Command has arrested eleven youths following a violent altercation that left two minors wounded by gunshots. The incident involved students of Annur Islamic Model School, Chaichainiya, and youths from Zuma Bread, Chaichainiya, Suleja Local Government Area, over a dispute regarding the ownership of a girl. A brawl broke out in the […] The post 11 Arrested After Two Minors Suffer Gunshot Wounds In Niger Clash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths

Tribune Online Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged youths in the region to adopt the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in settling the many disputes and conflicts that often arise in the region and threaten the development and progress of the region. Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Natasha: Ijaw youths condemn sponsored calls for removal of Akpabio

Tribune Online Natasha: Ijaw youths condemn sponsored calls for removal of Akpabio "A willful attempt to foment instability in the Senate cannot be the right way to approach any controversy.  We are against it." Natasha: Ijaw youths condemn sponsored calls for removal of Akpabio Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture

Tribune Online Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture The Ministry of Youth Development, Niger State Government, and National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have agreed to collaborate on empowering 100,000 youths through a National Youth Agricultural Scheme. To this end, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago; the Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun; and […] Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture Tribune Online

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3 w. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago N’Delta youths fault S’Court order to seize Rivers allocation

THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi Read More

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