Youths

May
12
2025
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Governor Otti: Building A Brighter Future For Abia’s Youth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: Building A Brighter Future For Abia’s Youth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Youths
Governor Otti: Building a Brighter Future for Abia's Youth Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has been making significant strides in empowering Abia's youth through various initiatives. Recently, he granted automatic employment to 19 top-performing graduands of the digital training program organized by the Abia State Government and LearnFactory Nigeria. This move not only recognizes the talents of these young individuals but also underscores the governor's commitment to equipping Abia's youth with 21st-century skills that can enhance their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities. The Abia TechRise ICT training program, which culminated in the graduation of over 500 youths, is a…
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May
05
2025
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Youths Plan EFCC’s Office Visit To Demand Release Of VeryDarkMan

Youths Plan EFCC’s Office Visit To Demand Release Of VeryDarkMan

Crime, News Flash, Youths
Youths Plan EFCC’s Office Visit To Demand VeryDarkMan’s Release A group of youths in Abuja has mobilised in support of social media personality Verydarkman, calling for his immediate release. Chanting “Free Verydarkman,” the group announced plans to visit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office today to demand his freedom. Verydarkman was reportedly arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Friday, May 2. VDM’s Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju disclosed this via series of tweet on his X handle. The arrest reportedly followed his public criticism of a new generation bank over alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account.
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Apr
18
2025
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390 Ex-Terrorists Graduate From De-Radicalization Programme

390 Ex-Terrorists Graduate From De-Radicalization Programme

Armed Forces, Crime, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Youths
390 Ex-terrorists Graduate From De-radicalisation Programme No fewer than 390 repentant Boko Haram members graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme in Gombe State. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said this during the graduation in Malam Sidi in the Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State on Thursday. He said that the graduating clients arrived at the camp in July 2024 and went through various rebuilding activities of the programme, which reshaped them and made them ready for reintegration into society. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Sunday Makollo, Musa said that the non-kinetic approach by the…
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Mar
28
2025
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The New Architects Of Change: How Abia’s Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology And Collaboration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The New Architects Of Change: How Abia’s Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology And Collaboration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Youths
The New Architects of Change: How Abia's Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology and Collaboration#YouthInnovation #NextGenLeadership In the dynamic socio-political landscape of Abia State, youth-led non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have emerged as pivotal actors in driving grassroots development and fostering civic engagement, particularly in the post-1999 democratic era. Historically, Abia’s youth have been instrumental in advocating for social justice, educational reform, and economic empowerment, but the proliferation of internet technologies since the early 21st century has catalyzed a transformative shift in their operational methodologies. Organizations such as the Abia Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development (AYISD), founded in 2012, and…
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Mar
25
2025
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Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures

Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures The Federal Government has assured that corps members will receive the backlog of their delayed increased 77,000 monthly allowance. Recall that on the 25th of September, 2024, the federal government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for serving corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. However, the new adjustment has yet to be implemented despite repeated promises. In a renewed assurance to corps members, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, revealed that serving corps members and those in the scheme when the increment…
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Mar
22
2025
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Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Sports, Youths
Catalyzing Abia State’s Sports Economy Renaissance IntroductionAbia State, carved out of Imo State in 1991, is a southeastern Nigerian gem known for its entrepreneurial spirit, particularly in Aba, the "Japan of Africa." With a population of 3.8 million, Abia thrives on commerce, agriculture, and manufacturing. Historically, the state has produced sports legends like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, who emerged from grassroots talent hubs. However, decades of infrastructural decay and underinvestment stifled its sports potential—until Governor Alex Otti’s administration began a transformative agenda in 2023. By aligning with global sports economy trends, Otti is repositioning Abia as a hub for…
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Mar
21
2025
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Minimum Wage: NYSC To Spend N307.6bn On Corp Members Allowances

Minimum Wage: NYSC To Spend N307.6bn On Corp Members Allowances

Education, News Flash, Youths
Minimum Wage: NYSC to spend N307.6bn on corp Members Allowances The National Youth Service Corps may spend as much as N307.6bn on the mobilisation and payment of allowances to corps members, The PUNCH reports. This amount is based on the increase in corps members’ allowances, which rose from N33,000 to N77,000, as announced by the NYSC in a statement released in September 2024. The increase followed the signing of the new minimum wage bill into law in May 2024. On average, the NYSC mobilises between 1,200 and 1,500 corps members for the orientation exercise across camps in the 36 states…
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Mar
20
2025
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NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March

NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming the commitment of both the NYSC and the Federal Government to the welfare of corps members. The development comes months after the NYSC announced the proposed increament of the allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, in…
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Mar
18
2025
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Presidential Aide Clarifies Comment On Corps Member’s Social Media Post

Presidential Aide Clarifies Comment On Corps Member’s Social Media Post

Education, News Flash, Youths
Presidential aide clarifies comment on corps member’s social media post Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has refuted claims that he called for extreme punishment against National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, who recently criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a social media post. Ajayi’s response follows backlash over his initial remarks, in which he suggested that the strictest NYSC disciplinary code should apply to Uguamaye’s actions. In a statement issued on Monday, he dismissed allegations of advocating for measures beyond the established NYSC by-laws. An online news medium, People’s Gazette, had…
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Mar
18
2025
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Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Youths
Sowore accompanies Lagos corper to NYSC office over viral video controversy Human rights activist and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps member facing backlash over her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, in a video shared on X on Monday, revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office alongside a team of attorneys. “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos.…
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