3 h. ago Kebbi Govt Sponsors 70 Indigent Youths To Study In Saudi Arabia

Kebbi State government has sent 70 indigent youths to Saudi Arabia for undergraduate studies on religious and conventional programmes. This development was disclosed by the governor’s special adviser on Religious Affairs, Engr Imran ibn Usman, during a press briefing held at the Government House Press Centre in Birnin Kebbi. Imran disclosed that three candidates would […]

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3 h. ago Bauchi Partners With Canadian Firm To Launch Cybersecurity Training

The Bauchi State Government has partnered with Protexxa Inc, a rapidly growing Canadian organisation dedicated to enhancing digital safety by helping businesses identify and address cyber vulnerabilities, to deliver the Cyber Nations Initiative Cybersecurity Training Programme. Protexxa will now extend its expertise to Bauchi through this strategic alliance. The initiative aims to empower youths and […]

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4 h. ago Loyalist Condemns Governor Bala’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attack On Atiku

A prominent loyalist of former Nigerian vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has sharply criticised Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed for comments deemed “reckless” and “disrespectful” towards the elder statesman. Dr Aslam Aliyu, known as Gimbiyar Kauran Namoda from Zamfara State and one of the most respected politicians in […]

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8 h. ago Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to politicians against actions that could destabilize Nigeria, particularly the alleged use of mercenaries to incite violence. Speaking in a meeting with the President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, Godiya Bogoro, and other youth leaders from the North, the Governor stressed […] The post Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 1.7 million kg solid waste removed from Ogoni creeks — HYPREP

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project says it has  successfully evacuated over 1.7 million kilogrammes of solid waste from the Ogoni creeks in Rivers State. This was revealed by HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, during the project’s first quarterly youth interactive meeting held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Providing an update on the environmental remediation Read More

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12 h. ago Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned against the importation of mercenaries to destabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit from Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), and 10 other Northern youth leaders, Okpebholo urged Nigerians to unite against […] The post Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Northern Group Lauds DSS, Warns Against Sabotaging War Against Terrorism

  The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for its contributions to national stability and its ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. In a statement signed by spokesperson of the group, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group noted what it said were indications of a campaign launched by certain […]

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15 h. ago Investment In Youths Panacea To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency, Banditry — Zulum

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has hosted Northern Traditional Rulers Council for its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri on Tuesday, where he emphasised that peacebuilding and investment in the teeming youths across the North will tackle the rising insecurity plaguing the people of the region. The meeting, with the theme “Enhanced Security As […]

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18 h. ago Popular Singer Osupa Withdraws Defamation Case Against Portable In Kwara After Sowore’s Intervention

Politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that popular fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede has withdrawn his defamation case against fellow singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon, Sowore said he had a conversation with Osupa, […]

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20 h. ago Grassroots development key to Okpebholo govt – Edo deputy gov

Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday, said the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration will develop the rural areas to engender sustainable growth in the state. In a statement signed by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor stated this when he played host to the Association of Local Government Secretaries, Edo State Read More

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21 h. ago Angry Youths Storm, Loot CBEX Office In Ibadan Following Platform Crash (Video)

Some angry residents of Oke Ado have invaded CBEX office located in Ibadan, Oyo State, looting furniture and other valuable items after the digital trading platform reportedly crashed. It was gathered that the youths in their numbers, were spotted in a video circulating online, invading the building of the ponzi scheme organization. They were seen […] The post Angry Youths Storm, Loot CBEX Office In Ibadan Following Platform Crash (Video) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West

We’ll benefit more from inclusive government – Deputy gov From Sola Ojo, Abuja The first female Majority Leader in the Kaduna State House of Assembly (KSHA) and North-West assemblies, Hon Munira Suleiman Tanimu has said women in politics are not there to work against men politicians. She said rather, they are there to offer their […] The post We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Tinubu: Desist From Recycling Allegations, Aduwo Tells Politicians

Foremost human rights activist and Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political rivals to desist from recycling allegations against the President, noting that Tinubu has never been indicted, prosecuted, or convicted by any court in the United States on drug-related or […]

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26 h. ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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31 h. ago Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians

Former presidential candidate and elder statesman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has delivered a sharp rebuke to opposition politicians employing ethnic rhetoric to gain political advantage, describing such tactics as obsolete and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and development. In a statement yesterday, he warned that the continued deployment of ethnic sentiments in political discourse was a distraction […] The post Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Tinubu orders offensive as fresh Plateau attack leaves 51 dead

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence in Plateau State, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. This comes after at least 51 people were again killed by gunmen with scores injured in the early hours of Monday in the Zikke and Kakpa communities in Bassa Local Government Read More

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31 h. ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Parents’ denial deepening drug abuse crises in Nigeria, say psychiatrists

The rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youths are being fuelled by a culture of denial among parents and guardians, psychiatrists have said. The experts stated that the safe haven often provided by parents and guardians to children and young adults indulging in drugs and opioids is contributing to the growing menace. A report Read More

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34 h. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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