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#Impact365: Oladiran Olusegun Adebutu Foundation is invested in giving hope and relief to vulnerable Nigerians
Olusegun Adebutu is a philanthropist and advocate for women with special needs. He is the founder of the Oladiran Olusegun Adebutu Foundation, a platform he and his team use in…
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Simon Kolawole: New Nigeria needs New Nigerians
by Simon Kolawole In a “side bar” article I wrote years ago, I noted that the then central bank governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, was still signing the naira as “Charles…
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Igbo must produce president in 2019 – Ohanaeze youth
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council on Tuesday, said the Igbos must produce the country’s President in 2019. The group said this in a communiqué signed by its General Secretary, Mazi…
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“We are waiting to see what will happen on October 1st” | Insiders speak on the vacation notice issued by Northern youth to Igbos
A Northern Youth coalition including the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum on Tuesday gave a three months ultimatum to the Igbos to vacate the North. This is the trending issue in…
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UK elections: How young people disMAYed Theresa
by Alexander O. Onukwue In an unprecedented occurrence, the UK elections recorded a voter turnout of 72% of persons registered to vote between 18 and 24. Exit polls from the…
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Disregard threat by Northern youth – FG
The Federal Government has, on Wednesday, asked Nigerians to remain calm and disregard the threat issued to the Igbos by the Northern youth on Tuesday. A coalition of Northern youth,…
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Underemployment: 6 stop-gap gigs for the Nigerian millennial
by Alexander O. Onukwue ‘There comes a time in the life of a man or woman that you drop that certificate and hustle’, the sort of advice that is sure…
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Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande features Usher, Justin Bieber for Manchester benefit concert; Mercy Aigbe’s daughter, Michelle speaks on fame and cyberbullying | More stories
Missed anything in entertainment yesterday? Catch up on the biggest stories here... Justin Bieber, Usher and other stars to perform at Manchester benefit concert Ariana Grande is undeterred! Days ago,…
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Open letter to Nigeria’s youth: How long will we continue to live in hell?
by Ibironke Oluwatobi Dear youth of Nigeria, I would like to start by mentioning that I write from no exalted seat. Neither do I make claim to have a…
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Tension in Benue as youth clash with herdsmen
by Dolapo Adelana Irate youth on Thursday hit the streets of Benue in protest over the killing of a Tiv man on his farm by gunmen suspected to be Fulani…
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Opinion: Stemming the rising cases of preventable deaths in Nigeria
by Jide Ojo I am deeply worried about the rising cases of terminal sicknesses, auto accidents and suicides in Nigeria. These days, many diseases that used to be prevalent in…
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Opinion: Ignore the Lies. Anybody can be an entrepreneur
by Oludami On the night of 18th March 2017, I published a series of what I prefer calling rants on Facebook about getting jobs and doing business, and I was…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: The search for integrity
by Ololade Ajekigbe It starts with a promise. “To have and to hold, for richer and poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us apart.” Everyone in that space…
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The Thread: The player’s manual on seizing a bae from under her boyfriend’s nose
The author says this is reverse psychology. Well, we can't vouch for that. What we do know for sure is that people are taking notes. Cue the guild of play…
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Bolanle Ambode, Nnamdi Ezeigbo, Adebola Williams & Akin Oyebode to speak at YAWEC2017
Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) also known as Association of Youth Entrepreneurs of Nigeria, the voice and umbrella body for Nigerian young entrepreneurs has confirmed that HE. Mrs. Bolanle Ambode,…
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Opinion: Dear Nigerian youth, no one is coming to save you
by Jesse Dan Yusuf The Nigerian Anthem is a very beautifully crafted piece. One that will last ages and hopefully inspire generations to come. In many ways it is seen…
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Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Hey, what are you reading? [NEW VOICES]
by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa I recently came back to frequent reading in the past year after about a decade. Don’t judge me, I would read a book every quarter or…
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Apply for the TLC Mentor Me Challenge Programme 2017 for young leaders
“Over the past fifteen years, mentoring has gained so much momentum. Mentoring is a critical part of developing positive relationships within our community – mentoring is proven to have a…
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The Thread: Is sex the only thing youth have to offer? #BBNaija
by Dolapo Adelana Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija is one of the most talked about topics on Nigeria's cyberspace. Many watchers and observers of the show have stay glued…
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Youth kill soldier, injure 2 others in Benue
Irate youth in Oleigada Ikolo community of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue on Saturday killed a soldier during a fight involving some youth of the local government and soldiers, The…
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Nene Henshaw: Who knows the difference between flirting and cheating? [NEXT]
by Nene Henshaw Earlier on today in a discussion about curvy women in Short dresses with a friend, who opined that women dress that way solely to flirt with/ seduce…
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Chude Jideonwo: Why are Africa’s young people voting for old men?
The populist wave that carried Donald Trump to the American presidency is a global phenomenon. Nowhere is this more apparent than in West Africa, over the past two years. The…
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#Impact365: This NGO has been around for over 20 years and is still making great impact
Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) is one of the non-governmental bodies in Nigeria whose interests cuts across board. Youth education, health development, sports development, employability, apprenticeship, leadership and more. With over…
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Opinion: This is how much social media will cost you
by Benjamin Dada There exist several arguments as to how Social Media is causing Social Isolation (I laugh secretly…what do you expect? Technology never exist in isolation and as a…
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Niger Delta youth release demands ahead of Osinbajo’s visit
Niger Delta youths on Sunday released a 22-point demand ahead of the visit of the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo to the region on Monday. Their demands included the immediate release of…
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Pius Adesanmi: What do we do about young folks preoccupied with defending their political gods?
He comes inbox to call me an idiot. Of every 100 compatriots who insult me gratuitously, I ignore 99 on the ground that it is the price to pay for…
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Chude Jideonwo: This is why I completely love my job at RED
by Chude Jideonwo In October, I was invited to two events on the same day. The first was a gathering of Nigerian creatives convened by Tony O. Elumelu. Actors, singers,…
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Opinion: Young people deserve more than sports
by Oghenechovwen Oghenekevwe I am almost at the end of my teenage life and I have never being actively involved in sports, asides from mind sports during free time.…
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Only God can stop me in 2019 – Sule Lamido
The immediate former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido has said that only God can stop him from being president in 2019 if he decides to contest. According to The Sun, Lamido…
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‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa
by Tolu Omoyeni This article is an in-dept and disruptive look at Africa through the eyes of man who believes Africa's instability can leap frog the continent through innovation that…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy