Following #30PerCentOrNothing we ask, are young people really needed in Nigeria’s politics?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently the PDP chairman Adamu Mu’azu engaged his followers on Twitter about why young people should join a political party and participate prominently there. His discussion raised many important points and got a good deal of positive feedback from people. Young people often complain about what’s wrong with the system and what... Read More

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Adamu Mu'azu, elections, PDP, Politics, youth

September 26, 2014

Sex & 6 other things: See what students might soon be learning in secondary school

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last month, the national confab submitted a 10,000-page report to President Goodluck Jonathan containing hundreds of resolutions. Some of the resolutions had to do with reforming the curriculum for secondary schools. People have been talking about revising the curriculum for years now. So right now, here are eight things the confab recommended... Read More

Confab, education, nigeria, youth

September 12, 2014

Are young people smarter now than ever before?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently, the UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg was stumped on his own radio show by a boy aged 9. The boy phoned in and questioned him toughly about the government’s recently introduced free meal programme for schoolchildren and challenged the deputy prime minister very articulately about his claims that giving kids... Read More

Basic 3, children, Nick Clegg, Primary 3, Professor James Flynn, youth

July 15, 2014

Uche Chuta: What the 30 per cent inclusion of youth in governance actually means

by Uche Chuta Is this too much for over 70% of the population (the youth) to ask for? Anything less will definitely be termed as gerontocracy. What Youth Want in 2015 Political Office Positions Demanded Age Range Governors 10 35 –45 Senators 32 35 – 45 House of Reps 109 30 – 45 Ministers 12... Read More

Governance, inclusion, opinion, Uche Chuta, ynaija, youth

April 28, 2014

Perry Brimah: 100 Niger Delta youth on standby for mission against Boko Haram

by Perry Brimah The anti-terror national civilian force awaits the responsible authorization of the President of Nigeria, Commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. As the nation waits for the executive approval of an armed Civilian mission against Boko Haram, a group of 100 youth from Delta state have committed to join the... Read More

Ateke Tom, civilization mission, Niger Delta, opinion, Perry Brimah, stanby, Tompolo, ynaija, youth

March 22, 2014

Opinion: But what sins have the Nigerian youth committed?

by Mayowa Okekale Actually, I don’t know the figure of our youths who applied for the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) job, but we know the number of our dear youths that have ‘migrated’ to the world beyond, mainly because of Aptitude test meant to absorb 3,000 candidates. As I added another year recently, I brooded... Read More

committed, Immigration, Jobs, mayowa okekale, migrate, nigeria, NIS, offence, opinion, ynaija, youth

March 1, 2014

Budget 2014 Jam: Youth to engage Okonjo-Iweala in March

by Oge Okonkwo The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be hosting a 3-day online interactive session with youth aged 18 – 40 on the 2014 Budget from March 4 – 6, 214. This event tagged the ‘Budget 2014 jam’ is an online event that will bring... Read More

budget, Jam, march, Okonjo-Iweala, youth

February 24, 2014

Yes, for real: 5 reasons you should have a sugar daddy

by Melissa Chapman Although he may be a little set in his ways, those “ways” are steeped in years of experience, and he has truly done the test-driving for you. He can teach you the best way to uncork a bottle of wine, he’ll always remember to rotate the tires on your car and will... Read More

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February 8, 2014

Opinion: Justin Bieber – First a star, then a child

by Eky Shirley It is indeed a high price to pay for full grown adults, talk more a teenager/young adult. Justin has virtually grown up before our very eyes; from the time of the release of his ‘Baby’ single, the ‘My World 2.0’ album and his other releases Once again, Justin Bieber is in the... Read More

arrest, celebrity, countries, Eky Shirley, followers, justin beiber, opinion, pop and culture, star, twitter followers, ynaija, youth

January 29, 2014

Opinion: Dear Nigerian youth, demand for specifics in 2015

by Olu Onemola But it does not stop at just listing out demands – we must get specific. We say that we want a corruption free society? Ok, what does this ‘corruption free society’ look like? Does it mean greater citizen oversight over politicians and civil servants? How will this work? Does it involve going... Read More

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December 14, 2013

Iweka Kingsley: How hope can set the Nigerian youth free (Y! Superblogger)

by Iweka Kingsley “Cultural legacies are powerful forces. They have deep roots and long lives. They persist generation after generation, virtually intact, even as the economic and social and demographic conditions that spawned them have vanished, and they play such an important role in directing attitudes and behaviours that we cannot make sense of our world without them.”* – Malcolm Gladwell.... Read More

November 4, 2013

Bethel Mgbebuihe: 7 things every young person should know (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bethel Mgbebuihe “Your youth is a time you will remember forever” I have a lot to say but I really don’t know where to begin. Your youth is a time you will remember forever. In the coming decades, you will experience more than you can ever imagine; good and bad. People will come and go... Read More

30 days 30 voices, Bethel Mgbebuihe, motivation, Things every young person should know, young people, youth

October 8, 2013

Sad: Protests in Oshodi after alleged killing of youth by policeman

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Oshodi area of Lagos State has been rocked by protests embarked upon by angry youth after a policeman allegedly shot dead one of their own. The protesters, from the Makinde area of Oshodi, yesterday showed their displeasure at the alleged killing of one Rafiu Adeniji, who was allegedly gunned down on... Read More

killing, Makinde, Nigeira, oshodi, police brutality, police officer, Policeman, Protests, youth

October 2, 2013

138 suspected hoodlums arrested by police in Taraba over plans to attack gov’t installations

by Tutu Akinlabi Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command, yesterday, intercepted 7 buses containing 138 youths who they suspected had been recruited for a less than honourable purpose. The police officers arrested the youths following intelligence reports about their movements. It was discovered that the suspects were hired by an underground group known as... Read More

138, arrested, buses, evil purpose, recruited, Taraba State, undergound organization, youth

September 26, 2013

It’s finally here! The Future Awards Africa unveils list of finalists, announces week-long celebration

by Isi Esene With excitement building up to The Future Awards Africa 2013, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has unveiled the shortlist of three nominees per category for the Awards scheduled to take place soon. “It has been an intense period of judging and review,” says Chude Jideonwo, Executive Director of The Future Project. “After... Read More

September 26, 2013

Opinion: Is the African culture really dead?

by Olaniyan Israel Young men and women now treat their cultural ways of dressing with utmost disdain. They probably share the view that it is local and parochial. “Our culture is dead” says the Yoruba boy who probably prefers a shirt, trousers and a tie to his native ‘aso-oke’. The Igbo girl who still tolerates... Read More

African, aso-oke, culture, dressing, olaniyan israel, western, Yoruba, youth

August 22, 2013

Tragic: Man, 20, found hanging in mother’s kitchen, family suspects foul play

by Oge Okonkwo A 20-year-old boy, Wale Lijoka, was found dead hanging in a small dark room believed to be his mother’s kitchen at 2, Olanusi Avenue, an enclosure between Okeloro and Lebi Streets in Okitipupa, Ondo state,on Wednesday. The police in Okitipupa, are trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Lijoka, to determine if... Read More

hanging, kitchen, mother, Ondo State, Wale Lijoka, youth

August 14, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: #TheFutureAfrica – The opportunities and dangers ahead (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa As we look at #TheFutureAfrica we must bask in the euphoria of where we are compared to where we used to be, but in basking let us always remember that there is a future ahead whose challenges are yet to be met and start meeting them even today. All the trade numbers... Read More

africa, aid, Berlin, Business, China, development, economy, employment, GDP, growth, japheth omojuwa, nigeria, population, TheFutureAfrica, Y! Frontpage, youth

August 4, 2013

“I can feel the rage, make una no fall my hand,” says Charly Boy in letter to the Nigerian youth

by Isi Esene Days after the media personality, Charly Boy penned an open letter to Pope Francis expressing his fear over the Catholic Pontiff’s safety and taking readers into his world of spirituality, the Area Father has written another piece calling on the Nigerian youth to stand up and make a difference. Charly Boy, also... Read More

Area Father, assassination, Charly Boy, elders, government, nigeria, Politics, Pope Francis, social media, youth

August 3, 2013

Awful: 15 people die in Plateau as vehicle runs into a group of 40 joggers

by Isi Esene A commercial vehicle ran into a group of youth observing their morning routine exercise in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. Among the 40 who were jogging, 15 of them lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. Other youth who were injured in the accident are said to be receiving treatment... Read More

accident, exercise, hospital, jogging, jos, nigeria, plateau, youth

July 29, 2013

“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven years, the Future Awards has produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world – Aziza said the TFA is not an awards that... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Melody Okwuazu: My experience in youth and entrepreneurship

by Melody Okwuazu What I would like to say to you all is that the principles of successful entrepreneurship are the same. Basically, they are ‘commonsensical’. First, Looking at the list of professionals in my field, it is obvious that I am the least qualified to write on this issue or on my life experience.... Read More

competition, entertainment industry, entrepreneurship, financial support, formal training, Melody Okwuazu, mentorship, Talent Hunt, youth

July 8, 2013

Opinion: For once, let’s blame the youth for the state of the nation

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The Nigerian youth should not be afraid of police beating, arrest, or being killed if need be to free them from poverty, meaningless, wasted, and unfulfilled life… Glad to see Mr. Sonala Olumhense back from his brief hiatus. And congrats on his new syndicated column. His article “The Youth Of Nigeria”... Read More

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May 5, 2013

Fisayomi Eko-Davies: The long wait for the Nigerian messiah (Y! Superblogger)

Basic things of life are strange to us and our mothers worship the grounds our enslavers walk upon. I hope I get inspired to write about something else soon because all that comes to my head these days is how can my Nigeria become that dream. I am conscious of the poverty state around me... Read More

development, Fisayomi Eko-Davies, Fraud, government, Messiah, Politics, Y! Superblogger, youth

May 2, 2013

Opinion: Chinua Achebe’s ‘Ikemefuna’ and the destiny of the Nigerian youth

by Collins Uma ‘’When a man says yes his chi says yes also’’. I am sitting in my friend’s house at Ogidi, Anambra state and I am looking around wondering how this community was in 1930 when Albert Chinualumogu Achebe was born. Of course, so much has changed. I do not think that the Afor-Igwe market across... Read More

chinua achebe, Chude Jideonwo, Collins Uma, Ikemefuna, Leadership, ojukwu, youth