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Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong
By Douglas Imaralu “Humans are but emotional beings searching for truth or reason.” Truth or reason. These two words are behind some of the world’s greatest changes. Historically, major actions or…
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9 things we learnt from the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES)
A recurring assertion at the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES) was: entrepreneurship, driven by young people, is the future of Nigeria. Speakers at the event, themselves seasoned entrepreneurs and business…
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Opinion: The #NotTooYoungToRun bill and why the future is now
by Douglas Imaralu ‘A society that cuts off from its youth severs its lifeline, but a society that engages their interests, enlists their talents and liberates their energies brings hope…
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According to the ‘grapevine’, Buhari will lead Niger Delta peace talks
President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udens Eradiri, on Saturday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered to meet with stakeholders, elders and governors from the Niger Delta as a…
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#NotTooYoungToRun: 73 or 24, no age is too young to contest for office
By Jude 'Feranmi This piece is long overdue but then, they say better late than never. My objective is simple and it is to address the notion which I personally consider…
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The Future Enterprise Support Scheme partners FourthCanvas on graphics design workshop
The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) in partnership with design agency, FourthCanvas presents a 5-day graphics design training intended to set the ball rolling for the skill and career development…
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Opinion: Are we thinking about 2050?
By Babatunde Oladosu In Spring 2009, I completed a two-week internship at the London office of Goldman Sachs. I was one of 8 Nigerian undergraduates who joined students from top universities…
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1.5 millions more Nigerians became unemployed in 2016
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its unemployment and underemployment report and it noted that another 1.5 million Nigerians became unemployed in the first quarter of 2016. In…
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Why Kano youth burned down legislators’ homes
The youths of Gaya Local Government, Kano state, who say they tired of being lied to by their elected constituency representatives went on rampage to deal with their erring politicians.…
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Opinion: The dynamics of a youth-led political party
While Nigerian workers were celebrating May Day and conversations about issues like minimum wage and salaries owed amidst the current economic quagmire that we currently continue to battle against were…
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Audu Maikori: I’m angry with Nigerian youths
I am angry….during the last elections Nigerian youth were galvanized and they voted massively for change from the previous administration. The results showed the role the youth played in effecting…
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Opinion: Wike’s blood money and the second assassination of Samuel Okonta
While on a condolence visit to the headquarters of the NYSC in Port Harcourt few days after the war between the ballot and bullet was fought, the governor of Rivers…
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Opinion: Nigerian youths as beggars of mediocre political appointments
In Nigeria currently, it is almost unheard of that someone below the age of 50 is entrusted with an important public service position. Today, the average age of the ministers…
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The YNaija Interview: Buhari’s war on corruption is ‘thieves fighting with thieves’ – Pa Ikhide
by Emeka Nwankwo Ikhide Ikheloa (popularly called Pa Ikhide) is a University of Benin trained Biochemist turned literary critic and social commentator. Ikhide, who describes himself as highly opinionated, is…
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‘Buhari, leave Olisa Metuh alone’ | Youths in Anambra hold protest (PHOTOS)
With the continued detention of the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh, youths from all the 326 wards and 21 councils of Anambra state have demanded for…
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Arewa to Igbo youth: ‘Don’t allow yourself to be used for a fruitless Biafra agitation’
The youth, who dominate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been advised by Arewa Consultative Forum, to…
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Buhari will correct mistakes of previous appointments – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will do everything within its power to ensure President Muhammadu Buhari appoints youths into his government. The acting national publicity secretary of…
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Opinion: The Nigerian youth and the several leaps of blind faith
“No education is a waste” Is an aphorism popular and used in different part of the world to show the value of education. The statement is a truism in itself.…
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We’re worried by Biafra agitations – Arewa Youth Forum
The Northern youth has condemned the continued protests by the Pro-Biafra proponents for the creation of Biafra. The youths under the aegis of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) warned those behind the…
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NDLEA to Ekiti youth: ‘Stop smoking, selling weed!’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned Ekiti State youths to desist from selling cannabis popularly known as weed. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Suleiman Jadi, gave the…
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For obvious reasons, 1,000 Bayelsa APC youth defect to PDP
Ahead of the gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state, about 1,000 youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State have defected to the Peoples Democratic…
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Buhari to be sued over N5,000 monthly stipend
A group has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) to court over the refusal of the Federal Government to commence the payment of the monthly N5,000…
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OPINION: Why the Nigerian youth needs a political party with an age limit
I am one of those people who spent hours in class looking at the clock or my wristwatch while waiting for the bell to ring so I could go home…
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Ambode promises to help take unemployed youths off Lagos streets
Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration will introduce strategies that would take unemployed youths off the streets. Ambode disclosed this while commissioning the newly reconstructed multi-purpose Onikan…
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Saraki says the Senate is transparent and has nothing to hide
As with the usual practice of use and dump syndrome, Senate President Bukola Saraki reiterating the 8th Senate openness and transparency, vowed that the present political environment would not allow…
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Angela Odah: It’s trending, so what?
Recently, I stumbled on a show called "You Got Issues” on Spice TV (channel 192 on the DStv). Spice TV is a lifestyle channel that focuses on beauty, fashion and…
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Bayelsa youths defend Sylva, warn EFCC against persecuting him
With Timipre Sylva going in and out of court over the fraud case becoming something of concern, a section of youths from Bayelsa State have decided to defend their former Governor and have…
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Why Sharia court was burnt down by Kano youth
by Ranti Joseph Some aggrieved youth burnt down the Upper Sharia court, Rijiyar Lemo, following the appearance of an Islamic cleric, Abdul Inyas who was accused of blasphemy. Thousands of…
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How Policemen allegedly tortured 22-year-old hotel worker to death
by Chinwe Okafor Over 100 angry youths stormed the premises of Protea Hotel in Benin, Edo State, to protest against the killing of a 22-year-old man, Chibuike Edeh, a housekeeping employee of…
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We’ll occupy Aso Rock if elections are shifted again – APC youth
by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) national youth wing on Thursday vowed to mobilize Nigerian youth and indeed all supporters of the APC to occupy the Aso Presidential…
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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