Youths raid shrines in Rivers community over alleged "demonic and ritual activities" A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, raided and destroyed several shrines in the community in an effort to put an end to what they described as alleged demonic and ritual activities. The…

…said the party must meaningfully engage artisans, market women, farmers, entrepreneurs, youths, women, labour unions, civil society organisations, community leaders, traditional rulers, business leaders and other stakeholders. “Our engagement approach, more than any time in our recent history, must be all-encompassing,…

…Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. The community said the three persons allegedly taken to its area were apprehended on August 3, 2026, w…

…with political stakeholders and communities across the state. He also urged women and youths to take an active role in the democratic process and ensure that their votes counted during the 2027 elections. Gumel said the party would disclose further details of its programmes and electoral strategy as preparations for th…

…Congress, APC, can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election if Nigerian youths unite like the people of Osun State. Fayose, in a video shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, mocked APC governors who were in Osun State on Saturday to support the party's candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in its bid to unseat the incumbent…

…love for his people, which motivated him to embark on this project." Saraki also urged youths to take ownership of the facility and make proper use of it to improve their knowledge and digital skills. Earlier, Suphi said the ICT and Computer-Based Test Centre was not merely a physical structure but a symbol of hope, op…

…wrote: "I'm just waiting for the final results APC has to know that Nigerian youths has wake up 2027 he is losing"@OxCode100 said: "Yes return it. If e reach ur turn no follow ur helper fight"Gov Adeleke's billionaire brother spotted at polling unitLegit.ng reported that Davido's billionaire father, Deji Adeleke, also…

…Hadejia is a stronger Hadejia, and a stronger Hadejia provides a better future for our youths,” Hudu stated. The APC youth organisation further said the restoration of electricity would help create a safer and more economically viable environment and potentially discourage criminal activities. The group urged relevant…

…government mustanswer. That is what democracy requires”. The PDP youth also admonished youths in the state against political apathy, saying that they should not allow anyone to convince them that politics is only about elections. “Politics is about whether your community is safe. It is aboutwhether you can attend schoo…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Kwara South youths in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Kwara South APC Youth Stakeholders Forum, have called on stakeholders to resolve internal differences arising from the party primary through dialogue and mutual understanding in the interest of…

…had not adequately addressed their concerns. He urged CSOs, smallholder farmers, youths and affected communities to pursue accountability through constructive engagement rather than unnecessary confrontation with the government. Also speaking, a representative of Advocacy on Conservation Innovation and Green Initiative…

…the development of a sustainable mechanisation economy. The minister urged investors, youths and women to take ownership of the emerging mechanisation economy.

The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International You…

…Peter Odey, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement with traditional rulers, youths, women and community leaders in Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area. Odey said the concession of the resort followed more than one year of negotiations and a competitive selection process conducted under the Public-Private…

…and made to face the full wrath of the law. "We further call for calm, as we urge all youths of Ngo Clan and well-meaning Nigerians not to take the law into their hands. We must not allow grief to degenerate into crisis. We are already engaging stakeholders to de-escalate rising tension in order to avert any possible b…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has empowered youths and women in Ile-Ife, Osun State, with advanced technical skills and work equipment to enable them to establish and grow local businesses. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, stated this in…

…in Umudioka village, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.Aggrieved youths swung into action after his family discovered his lifeless body on Sunday, March 10, 2025.The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

…intelligence, cybersecurity and the TechRise initiative were designed to prepare youths for opportunities in the emerging global economy. “We have announced the immediate removal of administrative bottlenecks delaying the payment of the approved state allowance for corps members and directed all local government chairm…

…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…

…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…

…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…

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…