Ogun Commissioner Tasks FG On Youths Development
By Olu AJAYI (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: OGUN State Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Hon. Moroof Afolabi Afuape, has a piece of advice for the Federal Government on the nation’s youths. Afuape charged the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to strive harder to meet the needs of the youths by tailoring available resources towards their development. […]
NGOs counsel Ogun community youths, parents on evil of cultism, social vices
By Olu AJAYI (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: LEADERS of some non-governmental organizations have counselled youth of a community in Ogun State to shun cultism and other vices that would have negative effects on them. Under the umbrella of the Nationwide Teenage Sensitization (NATES) Project, the leaders urged the youth of Mosunmore in Obafemi/Owode Local Government area, […]
Why I sponsored female soccer contest, by veteran broadcaster
By Sola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: A VETERAN radio broadcaster, Chief (Mrs.) Ibiyemi Ajadi, has explained why she decided to sponsor soccer contests among female youths. Ajadi, who is the Yeyeluwa of Awe, in a chat with journalists, said that she decided to sponsor the contests in order to encourage and discover soccer talents among the […]
Embrace agriculture to tackle unemployment, Amosun charges youth
By Sola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: THE government of Senator Ibikunle Amosun in Ogun State on Tuesday charged the youths to participate in agriculture in order to eradicate poverty with limitless capacities for employment and wealth creation. The Governor made this call at the on-going two-day Youth Convention tagged “Ogun Youth: Exploring New Frontiers”, which […]
Are the Nigerian youths too young to rule?
By Moshood MUHAMMED S. NIGERIA: YEAR 2016 has been greatly remarkable in the life of our dear country and acclaimed giant of Africa, Nigeria. Similarly, same was witnessed the year before. It’s indeed true that this nation is richly blessed and loved by the most high God. Despite being hugely blessed, our major problem […]
Youth parliament hails Senate’s move to halt ASUU’s strike
NIGERIA: THE Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) on Tuesday commended the Senate for its “timely intervention” to prevent the proposed strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The group also urged the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, “to continue to display his staunch affection and commitment for the welfare of the average Nigerian […]
Scotland based Nigerian assures on job creation for youths
NIGERIA: A NIGERIAN based in Scotland, Mr. Sam Abayomi Soyombo, has commence moves to build strong network for sustainable development project that will lead to creation of jobs in the country. Soyombo, a career adviser, stated that under the proposed plan, Nigerian youths would also have greater opportunities to create employment for others too. […]
Liberian VP urges African leaders to shun graft, invest in youths
NIGERIA: LIBERIA’S Vice President, Joseph Boakai, has called on African leaders to shun corruption and begin to invest more in the continent’s youths. Boakai, who visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State on a private visit, said doing so would help to sustain peace, which would enhance economic ties and emancipation of […]
Obasanjo counsels youths on nation building
NIGERIA: FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has a piece of advice for the youths: they should be proactive in their attitude towards nation building. The ex-President charged them to remain focused in their daily activities in order to achieve success. Obasanjo, who spoke Wednesday at the public presentation/book launch which was organised by Hex Communications […]
Osinbajo’s mum tasks Buhari on Nigeria’s economy
NIGERIA: THE 82-year-old mother of Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to speed up the plan to reform the nation’s economy to lead it to a thriving country that would compete with industrialised nations. Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo, who paid condolence visit to the Awolowo family over the […]
