Tag: #YouthDevelopment
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STREET RUMBLE BOXING RETURNS TO DISCOVER NEW TALENTS, EMPOWER NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Organisers of the Street Rumble Boxing competition have unveiled plans for the second edition of the grassroots tournament, aimed at discovering young boxing talents and steering youths away from drug abuse and other social vices. Speaking in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of Matchmakers International Sports, Mike Adeyemo, said the one-day event, scheduled for Dec.…
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REPS, YOUTH MINISTER URGES YOUNG NIGERIANS TO SHAPE 2027 ELECTIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
The House of Representatives has challenged Nigerian youths to play a greater role in shaping the country’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the Youth Town Hall held during the National Assembly’s 2026 Open Week, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said young Nigerians remain the largest voting bloc and a critical force in determining…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN OVER LOW MILITARY ENLISTMENT AMONG SOUTH-EAST YOUTHS
Concern is growing over the continued low enlistment of youths from Nigeria’s South-East into the Nigerian Army, with stakeholders calling for greater awareness and confidence-building measures to reverse the trend. The renewed appeal followed comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, during the passing-out parade of the 99 Regular Recruit Intake at…
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NYSC SEEKS STRONGER SUPPORT FOR CORPS MEMBERS’ WELFARE
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on governments, employers and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in improving the welfare and workplace experience of corps members across Nigeria. The appeal was made at the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop in Lokoja, Kogi State. Representing the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, officials urged…
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REP AGBESE URGES TINUBU TO SUSPEND PROPOSED NYSC REFORMS
Rep. Philip Agbese has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging the Federal Government to subject the plans to a broader review involving key stakeholders before implementation. The lawmaker, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and serves as Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives,…
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TEACH WITH PURPOSE, OGUN DEPUTY GOVERNOR CHARGES EDUCATORS
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has urged teachers to embrace purposeful teaching, describing them as the first people to identify, nurture and unlock the potential of every child through quality education. Speaking at the Teachers Conference 2026, Ogun State Edition in Sagamu, Salako-Oyedele said teachers play a critical role in shaping minds, building…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY URGES STUDENTS TO SHUN CRIME, EMBRACE EDUCATION AND PATRIOTISM
The Nigerian Army has called on students across the country to reject crime, drug abuse and other social vices while embracing education, discipline and patriotism as vital tools for building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria. The appeal was made during a public speaking engagement on Friday July 3 at Government Day Secondary School, Rigachikun,…
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FEC APPROVES SWEEPING NYSC REFORM
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday June 29 approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to align the 53-year-old scheme with Nigeria’s current development priorities. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. He…
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BAUCHI GOVERNOR URGES NYSC MEMBERS TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to contribute actively to national development and unity through meaningful service to their host communities. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for 1,700 corps members of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa…
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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA STUDENTS USE DRAMA TO PROMOTE UNITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Students of the Department of Theatre Arts at Federal University Lokoja (FUL) have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project, using drama performances to encourage unity, peaceful coexistence, and community-driven development in Lokoja. Through a series of playlets presented in Karaworo community, the students highlighted challenges such as tribalism, poor cooperation, inadequate water supply, bad roads,…
