The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the request to convene a National Youth Conference focused on addressing the critical challenges facing Nigerian youths. The President had in his independence day address announced the gathering of a National Youth Conference, saying it would be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting the young people, who constitute more than 60 per cent of our population. NYCN President, Amb Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, while reacting, said the initiative marked a significant milestone in promoting youth engagement and empowerment within the nation. He…
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The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has begun visitation of the four Emirate Councils in a move to have the understanding of the traditional leaders for a peaceful conduct of the forthcoming local governments election. The Commission solicited the support of the Emir of Rano, Alh. Muhammad Isa Umaru for the successful conduct of the October 26 local government election. KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawan Malumfashi emphasized the crucial role traditional leaders play in promoting peace and stability. He urged the Emir to enlighten his subjects on the importance of maintaining peace, decorum, and shunning violence during and after…
Following the planned protest against bad governance, security operatives in the early hours of today, Tuesday, took over the Effurun and DSC roundabout in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. This is coming as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day Anniversary. Protesters are yet to come out as of the time of this report. Human right activist, Comrade Israel Joe in a chat with our correspondent in Warri said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government should not be scared of peaceful protest if what they were doing was correct. He said the energy the government put in suppressing…
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday said the call for the release of the agitator is now a pan-Nigerian issue. Ejimakor was reacting to the list of demands made by the FearlessInOctober protesters. Among the demands made by the protesters was Kanu’s unconditional release. The protesters also demanded for the demilitarization of the Southeast. They further demanded that all EndSARS and political detainees must be released and could be compensated. Ejimakor said the call for Kanu’s release was no longer an Igbo affair. Posting on X, Ejimakor wrote:…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday fired teargas canisters at Nigerian youth protesting against the high cost of living in the country. DAILY POST reports that the protesters had assembled near the popular Berger roundabout at about 7 am marching towards the Eagles Square. However, in an effort to disperse the protesters, the operatives of the NPF resorted to the use of force. The protesters are calling on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to immediately address the hunger and other economic crises in the nation. Meanwhile, Tinubu had in his nationwide broadcast to mark the Independence Day anniversary,…
Popular Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has jetted out of Nigeria after escaping an alleged assassination attempt. The actor made this known after his absence at the late singer Mohbad’s Coroner court and failure to lead a planned protest to the Lagos State Assembly on Monday September 30 2024. DAILY POST reports that Fabiyi had scheduled a protest for September 30, coinciding with the resumption of the coroner investigating Mohbad’s death. However, revealing reasons for his absence, the actor said that his life was under threat, as he just escaped assassination attempt two days ago. In a now controversial video on…
Chief judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, on Monday, ordered that public protests of any kind in the state should only be held at the metropolitan square, Ilorin, in the interest of public order and safety. Ruling on an ex-parte motion filed and argued by the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, Justice Abiodun Adebara said “he is persuaded to grant an order of interim injunction directing the 4th respondents (unknown persons) whether by themselves, agents, privies, servants or any person(s) acting through them not to converge, carry, conduct any act or form of…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday revealed that Nigeria has no reason to celebrate the 64th independence because the country hasn’t recorded any significant achievement. In an independence message to Nigerians, Primate Ayodele stated that he hasn’t seen anything special in Nigeria’s 64th independence celebration because the country was still far behind in terms of development, human capital, leadership, to mention but a few. The prophet described Nigeria’s democracy as a failure, explaining that independence is more like bondage for the people and the country is gradually moving into a hopeless state because of…
Abia Warriors head coach, Imama Amakpakabo says his team is still a work in progress . The Umuahia club recorded their first win of the new season against Kano Pillars on Sunday. Amakpakabo said he is trying to change the philosophy, mentality and the orientation of his players. He believed that the victory would boost the team’s morale ahead of subsequent games. “Yes I came into a team that has a lot of new players, it’s always tough when you have to change the mentality, Philosophy and the orientation of the players which we have been doing gradually and we…
Remo Stars forward, Alex Oyowah is set for a spell on the sidelines due to injury. Oyowah picked up a muscle lace injury during Remo Stars 2-1 win over Rangers in a matchday four encounter in Ikenne on Sunday. The former Rivers United forward scored Remo Stars’ opening goal of the game. According to reports, Oyowah is expected to be out for two-weeks. Oyowah has featured in all Remo Stars four games Remo Stars will take on Kwara United in their next league game. NPFL: Remo Stars forward, Oyowah ruled out with injury