…of the PAP’s “unprecedented success in the education and empowerment of Niger Delta youths” under Otuaro. Okotete commended the PAP helmsman for his commitment and judicious application of funds, which had helped thousands of the region’s youths to receive quality education. He also expressed the council’s readiness to…
…of Atoruru Village reported an assault and malicious damage case at Sobe Division after youths damaged window glasses of his residence and vehicle. Police detectives and personnel of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) were mobilised to the scene. Ikhoedem stated that on sighting the security personnel, the youths atta…
…intentions on issues, not personality, not destruction,” he said. He also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be used by politicians to commit crimes, saying offenders would face arrest and prosecution. “Do not allow anybody to stay at the background and push you. Identify the person, know him very well and…
…of the initiatives they said had demonstrated the senator’s commitment to students and youths in the state. According to them, “Senator YAYI, as the bona fide APC governorship candidate, has facilitated several projects that have directly enhanced education development across Ogun State.” The groups also argued that pr…
…held on Saturday at Agaka’s family residence in Ilorin, was organised for women, youths and widows, with cash support reportedly distributed to 200 beneficiaries. The PUNCH gathered that trouble reportedly started when a group of persons alleged to be PDP supporters arrived at the venue and began chanting and verbally…
…sectors. He said the limited availability of conventional jobs made it necessary for youths to acquire marketable skills and explore opportunities that could enable them to become self-reliant and, ultimately, create jobs for others. “Rather than focusing only on white-collar jobs, our young people should take advantag…
…after the 2011 elections. “With current economic hardship, the temptation to use jobless youths for ₦2,000 to ‘secure’ a polling unit is high. My fear is that violence in just 500 polling units can suppress turnout and change the national outcome. Fake news “My fourth fear is that lies will travel faster than truth. “I…
…recorded in Osun; improving electoral inclusivity for persons with disabilities, women, youths and underrepresented groups across the Commission’s more than 176,000 polling units; strengthening institutional capacity through technical assistance and training; combating election-related misinformation; and supporting th…
…in Ekiti, bringing together political leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women, professionals and business owners to work towards delivering a decisive result for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He called on a…
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…issue a threat, claiming that if the singer ventures into the state for any gig, local youths will descend on him. Reacting to the post, Isreal DMW, an Edo State native, countered that no man born of a woman can bar his boss from entering the state, noting that Edo is Davido's maternal home. ''HE'S FROM EBONYI STATE, A…
…thanked traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, civil servants, pensioners, youths, women, artisans, traders, farmers and other residents who supported his administration and voted for continuity. “It is time to heal, unite and continue building a greater Osun,” Adeleke said. He added: “My dear people of O…
…their businesses. “We are particularly pleased that this programme prioritises women, youths and vulnerable households. Empowering women creates a multiplier effect that strengthens families, communities and local economies. “This programme goes beyond the distribution of gas cylinders. It is about improving lives, pro…
…that about 5,000 trees had been planted during the first phase, with approximately 400 youths participating as volunteers and climate advocates. “Today marks the completion of the first phase of our Youth Agroforestry and Climate Action Campaign under the Green Hope Project. So far, we have planted about 5,000 economic…
…in oil-producing communities, particularly in reducing crime and creating jobs for youths. Speaking on the development, the President-General of the Isoko Development Union, Christopher Akpotu, praised the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives for dismissing petitions filed against the firm. He des…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects after a video showing some youths harassing motorists in the state circulated widely on social media. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the command said it was aware of the trending footage showing “some miscreants harassing motorists a…
Nigeria’s economic reforms have delivered stronger macroeconomic indicators, but the gains are yet to translate into broad-based prosperity, with capital inflows rising 83.8 per cent to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.3 per cent of the inflows and pove…
…would force them to abandon their ancestral land.” Mutfwang also commended Plateau youths for supporting efforts to safeguard their communities and urged them to remain peaceful, vigilant and law-abiding while working with security agencies. He said addressing insecurity required cooperation among communities, traditio…
…and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be recruited as instruments of political violence, urging them to reject inducements offered by political actors to disrupt rallies, intimidate opponents or interfere with the electoral process. The…
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has warned youths against allowing politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political thuggery and cybercrime. Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth…
…the group. Rehan, a street vendor, was said to have been lured to his murd£r site by two youths who approached him at this stall on August 6 and offered 100 rupees (around 77p) to help them with an arranged fight. Ayush Gupta, the deputy commissioner of police in Bhopal, said four of the accused participated in the mur…
…willing to share the land with the people of Amawom because of the risk taken by their Youths when the former Governor, Rochas Anayo Okorocha allegedly wanted to forcefully take over the said land. The Princess explained that it is regrettable that after wrestling with Okorocha, the family is now wrestling with Uzodinm…
…linked to the reported rustling of an unconfirmed number of cattle allegedly by some youths from the community. The Army in a post shared on X on Thursday said, “Consequently, troops were immediately deployed to conduct a fighting patrol and raid suspected locations, with the dual objective of recovering the missing ca…
…its potential in providing entrepreneurial and vocational training opportunities for youths across the state. “The MoU was signed on Tuesday at the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, with the state government represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and the Attorne…
…AT EAGLE SQUARE, TINUBU PROMISED TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT BY HALF. I ASK NIGERIAN YOUTHS HOW THEY FAIR IN THIS REGARD. "6. IN 2023 I FLY BUISNESS CLASS TO LAGOS AND BACK TO ABUJA FOR 180K, TODAY I PAY 720K. "7. INSECURITY WAS LIMITED MAINLY TO NORTH EAST, JOS AND BENUE. TODAY THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE. "8. I…