…m8rder of man accused of theft in Kano A Magistrates' Court in Kano has remanded two youths in a correctional centre over their alleged involvement in the m8rder of a man accused of stealing. The defendants, Manya Usaini and Abdu Usaini Boda, were arraigned before the court presided over by Magistrate Sarki Ibrahim Sar…

…investigation into a viral video allegedly showing the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, threatening political opponents and supporters of opposition parties. The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would…

…Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has warned politicians against using drug-influenced youths to cause violence, intimidation and unrest during the 2027 general election campaigns. The chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, said any political thug found engaging in criminal activities under the influence of il…

…members: Kidnappers demand N20m ransom each Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have demanded N20m ransom each. LIB reported that the 15 corps members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expr…

…the government’s planned intervention for drug users, convicted offenders and vulnerable youths involved in substance abuse. Rimin-Gado said the initiative would move beyond arrests and imprisonment by combining detoxification, rehabilitation, skills acquisition and economic empowerment to help former drug users reinte…

…under now-late former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2016, was designed to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The programme, established by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, enrolled thousands of beneficiaries across its Batch A, B, and C cycles. The former N-Power graduate volunteers we…

…existence. They are there to make you buckle up. When I came to Lagos for my National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme, I did not have any plan of getting a place to stay. I was concentrating on building my business through buying and selling. During my NYSC days, I was focused on completing my service and raising…

Sister of one of the National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Kogi State has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the victims. The woman, identified as Chidinma, said her family was still grieving the death of their mother some months ago and could not bear ano…

…significantly from the Tinubu administration, particularly in agriculture, education, youth empowerment and women development. “No region has benefited under Tinubu’s administration like the North, particularly the seven states in the North-West region,” Mamadi quoted Sani as saying. He urged members of the support gro…

…road by a stranger who rushed him to the hospital but he did not make it. Subsequently, youths st0rmed the police station to protest. Videos shared online show a crowd accusing police of being responsible for the shooting. "Nigerian police, you people are more cr!minal than the citizens" youths said as they stood in fr…

…of efforts to expand access to quality education and create greater opportunities for youths in the state. Alia made the disclosure at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders from Oju/Obi Federal Constituency at the auditorium of the College of Education, Oju, during his statewide Thank-You Tour. The governor, who said t…

…covered all parts of Osun State, engaging civil servants, retirees, artisans, students, youths, entrepreneurs, women, professionals, sporting groups, persons living with disabilities and religious organisations.” Oyebamiji, however, expressed concern over the violence before, during and particularly after the election.…

…Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Known for his community outreach, youth empowerment programmes and advocacy for local development, he noted that ADP’s platform better aligns with his vision for education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunities in Okrika. Stephen’s decision to dump th…

…unverified claims following viral reports alleging widespread kidney selling among youths in Nyanya, Mararaba, Karu and neighbouring communities. The command said it had neither received nor confirmed reports that “nearly all” young people in the affected areas had sold their kidneys, urging anyone with credible inform…

…human being; even having the mind to record it is cybercrime,” Alabo said. He urged youths and other residents to refrain from taking the law into their hands, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding any disagreement. “Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the ju…

…uncertainty has become a second tragedy for the Oyebamiji family. Musibau Adeboye, the Youth Leader of Akinlalu, said the community had repeatedly appealed to the Osun State government and other authorities to help locate the bodies. According to him, several letters were written to the government through the state Att…

…the new FIFA-standard facility is part of a broader plan to invest in sports and develop youth talent.Former senator Shehu Sani, the APC candidate for Kaduna Central in 2027, praised the governor's decision to overhaul the stadium.

…rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, professionals, women, youths, persons living with disabilities and other citizens, saying they all had valuable contributions to make to the development of the state. Ringim commended the founding generation, past leaders, workers and citizens for their contributi…

…Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has described Nigeria’s youth as the most critical force for communicating the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda nationwide. The post Young people key to selling impact of Renewed Hope across Nigeria — Yari appeared first o…

…including prominent Islamic clerics, academics, professionals, political leaders and youth representatives drawn from across the country.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Key figures at Jos gatheringThe symposium was hosted by JIBWIS National President Sheikh Muhammad Sani…

…criticised the renewed controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials, describing it as a political distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the continued focus on allegations surrounding the President’s certificates reflected what he de…

The Ogun State Government has charged youths in the state to take responsibility for peace and order as the 2027 election cycle approaches, saying dialogue remains more productive than disruption. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Tokunbo Talabi, gave the charge on Thursday, at the 2026 International Youth Da…

…Governor Usman Ododo has handed out ₦20,000 each to every one of the 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 million.The funds are meant to cover transportation costs and other pressing needs as the corps members move from the orientation camp to b…

…of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17, were taken to the Okubuchi Police Outpost by the Clan Head of Bunyia I…

…bring what he described as liberty to Nigerians. The candidate called on Nigerian youths to support his political movement, saying the time had come for them to take an active role in determining the country’s future.