Libya Returnee Urges Nigerian Youths to Shun Dangerous Routes The returnee revealed that she dropped out of school to raise money for her sick mother Dabiri-Erewa praised Mercy’s resilience, describing her as “one of the lucky ones” A young Nigerian woman, Mercy Oluwagbenga, who was recently rescued from Libya after a viral video showed her … Read more
Corps members have expressed frustration over the failure of the Federal Government to pay the newly announced monthly allowance of N77,000, which was supposed to take effect in July 2024. The delay has sparked complaints from corps members, who view it as a sign of the government’s disregard for the welfare of Nigerian youths serving … Read more
Prophet Israel Ogundipe, founder and shepherd of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Genesis Global, has explained his reasons for attending Islamic gatherings and participating in Ramadan activities, emphasizing his commitment to promoting love and unity beyond religious boundaries. Speaking in an interview, the cleric, who was born into a Muslim family with the name … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, opening opportunities for corps members to be posted to industries like banking and oil and gas. In a memo dated November 18, 2024, Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced that the new policy … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu, through Commissioner Gbenga Omotosho, urges #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their demonstration, assuring that the government has heard their demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their ongoing demonstration. Speaking through the state Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, at Ojota Park on the … Read more
Femi Falana has called on the government to engage with aggrieved Nigerian youths protesting against poverty and high living costs, urging them to stop disrupting the protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked government officials to engage the aggrieved Nigerian youths amid the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Angry Nigerians had … Read more
PDP’s Lere Olayinka urges President Tinubu to focus on governance and dismisses the threat of an imagined nationwide protest by Nigerian youths. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to stop being disturbed by what he calls an imaginary nationwide protest. Nigerian … Read more
Lagos State students, led by NULASS President Alimi Lekan-Idris, opt out of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, urging dialogue instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Lagos State have expressed their stance on the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. Nigerians, particularly the youths, have pledged … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively work against the entrenched corruption and criminality in various levels of government. In a statement released on his social media handle on Saturday, Obi encouraged young Nigerians not to be … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admonished Nigerian youths to take charge of the future by living above board in their current engagements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sanwo-Olu stated this yesterday during the 2022 Children and Youth Harvest Thanksgiving of the Our Saviour’s Church, Diocese of Lagos (Anglican Communion) at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Marina, … Read more
INEC Speaks On PVC Collection, Issues Warning To Nigerian Youths Prof. Yakubu however urged the youths to ensure the cards are used for the main purpose for which it is produced which is to vote during elections EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A … Read more
Mr Macaroni Sends Strong Message To Youths Following Tinubu’s Victory Macaroni said it’s a fact that every citizen has the right to support any candidate of their choice EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC … Read more
Ambode Stresses Importance Of Youths In Entrenchment Of Nigeria’s Democracy EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Lagos State, the Epe-born technocrat cum politician, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reiterated the importance of mobilising the youths towards the 2023 election. The youths can form a critical mass if only they leverage on their numerical … Read more
Commenting on the legacies he will leave behind, Amaechi said unlike previous governments, no one can openly steal money in the Buhari’s administration. The Nigeria Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the political elites have wasted the resources of the country, and deprived the youths of needed development. Amaechi spoke in an interview with The … Read more
The Commonwealth Secretariat today released its triennial rankings of youth development in 181 countries, with 156 of them recording at least slight improvements in their scores. Nigeria has been ranked 161st on the Global Youth Development Index, the ranking measured the status of young people in 181 countries around the world. Singapore ranked first for … Read more
”I told them to tell the youths if they want jobs they should behave themselves, make Nigeria secure so that people can come and invest. Nigeria is resourceful everybody knows that God has really endowed us.” President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has warned the Nigerian youths to behave themselves and ensure the nation is secured … Read more
“The Permanent Secretary did not say any Nigerian who is willing and ready to follow the legal channels to travel, should not do so. The Federal Government has denied setting up a committee to bar Nigerian youths from seeking greener pastures abroad. The denial was contained in a statement issued Saturday night by the Ministry … Read more
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, is set to host the third edition of its Youth Leadership Series. The Youth Leadership Series is an annual event which is fashioned after the Business Leadership Series, also organized annually by Stanbic IBTC. It is a platform designed to engage young Nigerians, thus empowering … Read more
Naira Marley warns his fans, admonishing them to have fun in life but not jeopardise their future. Naira Marley has sent a message of warning to his fans, who are known as Marlians. A lot has been said about the Marlians – some of them in jest and some as criticisms. Marlians are considered as … Read more
No fewer than 100 Nigerian youth leaders who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and have impacted on the society have been honoured with royal awards by Royal African Young Leadership Forum under the guidance of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, an initiative created to celebrate exceptional Nigerian youths. The … Read more