There was chaos as youths block politicians driving through bad roads in Edo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was chaos in several parts of Benin City, capital of Edo State yesterday as youths of Ogheghe and other communities near the by-pass along Benin – Sapele road blocked politicians and others driving the road … Read more
The Ogun State Government is ready to promote and assist youths that are creative in their different areas of endeavour, for rapid economic growth of the State, Commissioner for Rural Development, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun has said. Oludotun revealed this at Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during the presentation of certificates and distribution of starter packs to … Read more
Osinbajo has urged youths to shun #EndSARS memorial protest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Economic Council (NEC) has appealed to those planning to stage a protest to mark the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protests to consider other lawful alternative means of engagement. NEC argued that with the current security situation across the country, there was … Read more
A protest is currently rocking Bayelsa State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of angry youths from the Epie and Atissa Kingdoms in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are currently protesting in Yenagoa, the state capital, over the death of one of their colleagues from the Biogbolo-Epie community. It was gathered that the male victim, … Read more
The former governor of Jigawa State has come said Nigeria can not break up. EkohotBlog reports that the Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said that Nigeria cannot break up because the elites are united in preserving their advantages over the masses irrespective of any difference. He revealed this while addressing a … Read more
“…Evidently, Nigeria is sliding into anarchy where religion, ethnic and terrorism are spreading like wildfire. The Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has advised youths in communities being assaulted by armed herdsmen and unknown Gunmen to ‘defend’ themselves. Belusochukwu Enwere, YOWICAN’s national chairman, in a statement said events like the recent massacre in … Read more
“Unfortunately, some parents support these youths in internet fraud. They say it’s oyinbo money. How does that turn to be your money?” The Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, Usman Muktar, has lamented the high rate of cybercrime, popularly calls ‘yahoo’, among the youths and called on parents and … Read more
It was gathered that the attackers had disabled the bridge leading to the Anaguta community preventing any access to help before launching their attack. Irate Plateau youths have have stormed the Plateau State House of Assembly with truckload of dead bodies from last night attack in Yelwan Zangam community in Jos North local government area. The … Read more
Oyedepo has banned the use of earphones and airpods in the church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the founder of the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has banned youths with earphones and airpods from entering the Church. Oyedepo gave the directive while addressing his members during Sunday’s Service at the Church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun … Read more
Youths are currently protesting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of youths in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday took to the streets to protest against the alleged killing of a teenager. The youths, who are currently protesting over the alleged killing of a teenager who was allegedly killed by … Read more
Hundreds of youths are currently protesting in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of youths from various communities in Eleme, Rivers State, shut down the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the early hours of Monday. The youths, who are currently protesting against the continued neglect of the East-West Road, blocked the … Read more
The offence is punishable under Section 390 of the Criminal Code Cap 38 Vol. 1, laws of the Federation of Nigeria. An Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court Monday the remand of three persons at the Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing Goats. The defendants, Monday Effia, 42, Amaechi Ofoke, 35, and Uchenna Omaka, 36, were arraigned by … Read more
We call on all Nigerians to speak up against this. It started in Southern Kaduna, it can reach your doorstep tomorrow. Youths from the southern part of Kaduna state, on Saturday morning, took to the streets to express their displeasure at deepening security crisis in the state under the watch of the governor Nasir … Read more
He said his administration is fully committed to championing the cause of the youth and the vulnerable in the society, particularly in Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his administration will continue to support initiatives that will empower and provide opportunities for children and youth in the State. He said his … Read more
“We the leaders and elders have provoked the youth of this country, we do not plan for them, and no government in this country can excuse itself from what is happening now. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang, has said that insecurity is high in the country … Read more
Security operatives have arrested two persons for talking down and showing disapproval to the governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed. The drama played out in Azare Local Government Area of the state while the governor was on an inspection tour of projects awarded by his administration across the state at the Urban Primary Health Care … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has asked Nigerian youths to forget about government jobs which according to him, adds no profit to their destiny. Umahi further blamed the increasing rate of kidnapping, armed robbery, bandits, cultism and killings in Nigeria on youths’ quest for quick wealth. The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, … Read more
The road which leads to Abuja airport was shut down which grounded all movements in the area The protesting youths have refused to speak with the Press Some groups of youths have taken to the Dantata bridge, in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night in protest The popular Dantata Bridge which leads to Abuja … Read more
Experts have advised the Federal Government to consider developing a policy that will specifically address youth development.
Youths, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Youths from Enugu East under the aegis of Nkanu Youth Assembly have renewed the quest for return of the governorship to the zone in line with the power rotation arrangement among the three senatorial zones. Speaking during the Nkanu Cultural Fiesta in Enugu, national president of the association, Edeani M. Edeani, … Read more