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Kolapo Olapoju October 24, 2014

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…

YEditor 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…

Emmanuel Chidiogo 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…

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…

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…

March 27, 2014

The Future Awards Africa charges its alumni, Mosunmola Umoru, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu and Hassan Rilwan to focus on the urgent issues for youth at the National Confab

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Nigerian National Conference, inaugurated to examine the terms of existence of the nation and its people and far-reaching consensus about crucial national questions is…

March 23, 2014

Check this out: 15 song lyrics you’ll understand only if you’re a millennial

by Todd Van Luling You probably shouldn't do it like they do on the Discovery Channel. If you happen to be a millennial, you probably realize that the ways you…

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…

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 -…

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.…

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…

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…

January 23, 2014

Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death

by Garba Shehu That said, there is no denying that Tukur’s departure is coming with an expiry date, too little, too late to change anything. It is certainly most unlikely…

January 19, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola endorses Oshiomhole for president in 2015

by Oke Efagene The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday said that his Edo State counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole, is a formidable presidential candidate and he would vote for him,…

January 8, 2014

Ebun Oluwole: Taking control of your future (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ebun Oluwole "The last thing I needed was awkward and meaningless conversations.'' Over the past year, my personality has basically evolved. From an extrovert…

December 14, 2013

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

by Iweka Kingsley File Photo “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…

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…

October 8, 2013

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

by 'Jola Sotubo File photo 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

July 16, 2013

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