…member during swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa orientation camp A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has captured attention after he pulled an intense expression during the swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa State. The young man was one of the 2,492 prospective corps members welcomed into the 2026 Batch 'B…

The Abia State Government has positioned the National Youth Service Corps as a strategic platform for nurturing future leaders, unveiling a broad package of welfare, infrastructure and entrepreneurship initiatives during the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch B Stream II corps members. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on F…

Troops arrest Fulani youth leader over terror attack in Southern Kaduna community Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a Fulani youth leader in connection with a recent terrorist attack on Naridon Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. 30 people, including eight children, w…

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Jim Nwobodo, and Dutch coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo have offered contrasting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the coach’s reward and the alleged missing medal, 30 years after leading Nigeria’s Dream Team to Olympic football gold at Atlanta ’96, The PUNCH reports. Nwobodo, who…

…its 2026 cohort in Lagos on Wednesday, targeted local agropreneurs, particularly youths and women, equipping them with skills in regulatory compliance, business development and market access. The initiative, led by Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna and Chief Executive Officer of Moppet Foods, Roberta Edu, received s…

…to him, language is the soul of every culture, and by teaching Yoruba to children and youths, the union is ensuring that the rich heritage of the Yoruba people continues to thrive in the Diaspora. “The Yoruba School is more than an educational institution; it is a cultural sanctuary where traditions, values and history…

…cleric Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, has called on Nigerian youths to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to take an active role in shaping the country’s future. During a recent sermon, the outspoken pastor said the next election would determine whether Nigeria belongs to a…

…popularly known as KAROTA, were hospitalised following a mob attack by some angry youths on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, confirmed the incident in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Thursday. According to the statement, the incident occurr…

…translate into measurable improvements in skills acquisition, institutional performance, youth employment and national productivity,” he said. Responding on behalf of the board, Chairman Prof. Babatunde L. Salako thanked President Tinubu and the Minister of Education for the confidence reposed in the members, pledging…

…was shot de@d "by mistake" after playing in a friendly match. Former SÀ£o Paulo youth player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a TaÀ§a das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not the intended target and was mistakenly shot in Maceió, Brazil, on Saturday, August 1. He was taken to…

…July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi's video, addressing students during youth-led protests on July 23, was briefly removed from Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, but was later restored. The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 bil…

…across the state. He said the initiative would target drug users and vulnerable youths, educating them on the dangers and consequences of substance abuse. Audu warned offenders to abandon the illicit trade or face arrest, prosecution and forfeiture of assets He described drug abuse as a major threat to the nation’s you…

…urging them to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights. Speaking during a youth campaign mobilisation event in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke which was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the singer described the governor as one of the best leaders the state has had and expressed confidence that…

…into basic and senior secondary education, expand opportunities for young people, reduce youth involvement in crime and other social vices, promote national cohesion and strengthen human capital development. Alausa also argued that sports should be viewed as an economic sector capable of generating employment and attra…

…brilliance, discipline and determination reflected the limitless potential of Edo youths when provided with the right support and encouragement. In a statement by Idahosa’s Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor stated that the N1 million cash reward was in recognition of Osagiobare’s hard work and as a de…

…Police Force on 30 July 2026 within the host community, engaging local leaders and youth representatives to support efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible. The company said the police later notified TCN on August 1, 2026, that a principal suspect connected to the vandalism had been arrested, while some of…

…has made 100 caps for Nigeria since 2015. He had represented England across multiple youth levels before switching to Nigeria at age 19.The Fulham midfielder opened up about his early days with the team, revealing logistical and well-being arrangements surrounding the national team.Iwobi revealed that he was inching to…

…investment and economic activities in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. Musa said, "The council ap…

…arrived for a reported £8.5 million following his rise through the Spanish club’s youth ranks. The pair will now reunite with former Real Madrid academy coach and current Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage. Meanwhile, with reports continuing to link Vinícius Júnior with a move to Arsenal, the Brazil intern…

…who rescued him said he had just graduated from LASU and was preparing for the National Youth Service Corps programme for fresh Nigerian graduates.” A police source told PUNCH Metro that officers were immediately deployed to the scene after the incident was reported. “Our attention was drawn to the incident, and our me…

Edo State deputy governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has urged youths to adopt responsible leaders and elders as their role models if they are to make meaningful contributions to society. Idahosa said the advice became imperative because young people remain the hope and future of Nigerian society, stressing that the decisions…

Fifty youths from the Niger Delta region have graduated from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)-sponsored Crane Operations Operator Level I and II training programme aimed at boosting indigenous capacity in the oil and gas industry. The post NCDMB trains 50 Nigerian youths to boost oil sector…

President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Dr Doubra Collins Okotete, has called for the establishment of a museum and cultural festival in honour of late Ijaw music legend, King Robert Ebizimor, to preserve and promote his enduring contributions to Ijaw culture. The post IYC calls for museum, festival to preserve lega…

…opportunity to effect real, lasting good,” Abbas said. He stressed that with Nigeria’s youthful population playing increasingly active roles as voters, entrepreneurs and innovators, they should no longer be confined to the future. “The youths are no longer merely the leaders of tomorrow; their time has come. As voters,…

…stand even better than some of what we import,” he said. He also praised the company’s youthful leadership for investing in Nigeria’s defence industry rather than relocating abroad. Earlier, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of X-Shield Solutions Company Limited, Charles Ibanga, described the unveiling…