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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged youths to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate in the forthcoming polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-tasks-lagos-youths-with-pvc-collection/

The Lagos State Government has pledged to support 203 youths with start-up capital and market access after they completed vocational training. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pledges-start-up-support-for-203-youths/

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said three 14-year-olds have been charged with arson following a fire at an abandoned building in Milton that prompted an evacuation at a nearby condo building. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, officers responded to reports of smoke and flames at a building located at 700 Main […]

Former Ogun First Lady, Olufunso Amosun, has empowered 70 Osun youths with AI training and disbursed N5m in grants to traders and widows in Ile-Ife. Read More: https://punchng.com/amosuns-wife-empowers-osun-youths-traders-with-grants/

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday urged youths to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and participate in the 2027 general elections, declaring that their future depended on the outcome of the poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-woos-youths-as-fubara-pledges-three-million-votes/

The police said the duo were on their way to the railway station to go to Chennai, where they planned to sell the drugs

The President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, who is also the Visitor to Bowen University, Iwo, Rev. David Idowu, on Saturday urged youths in the country to beware of the dangers of distraction, citing the breakdown of societal values. Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-distractions-baptist-president-urges-youths-at-bowen-convocation/

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and participate in the 2027 general elections, saying their future depends on the outcome of the poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-your-future-depends-on-election-collect-your-pvcs-tinubu-tells-youths/

The South-South Zonal Coordinator of Tinubu Must Stay, Ogie Clement, has called on Nigerians, particularly youths and women in the region, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-group-rallies-south-south-youths-women-for-tinubu/

The Ondo State Government is partnering with the NDLEA to tackle drug and substance abuse among youths through awareness campaigns and prevention programme Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-partners-ndlea-to-tackle-drug-abuse-among-youths/

In the last three months, two teenage girls in the Northern Territory have allegedly been murdered by their older, male partners — support services say it's proof of a growing need among young DV victims.

A group has trained 50 youths from Anambra State to monitor public infrastructure projects, track government spending, and promote accountability in govern Read More: https://punchng.com/group-trains-anambra-youths-in-project-monitoring/

UNICEF and the EU have commenced a project to train 3,400 youths in Kano, Jigawa and Sokoto states with skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-eu-train-3400-youths-in-three-northern-states/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged young Nigerians to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships across religious lines to prevent bloodshed in the 2027 e Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-remi-tinubu-tasks-youths-on-religious-harmony/

The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, says it will mobilise youths across 57 LGAs for the 2027 general elections after adopting a new by-la Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-youths-adopt-by-law-mobilise-for-2027-elections/

Youths in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other stakeholders to address various challenges facing riverine communities in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-riverine-youths-seek-action-on-erosion-bunkering/

Protests erupted in several parts of Kangpokpi district on November 1, as agitators burned tyres on many roads and blocked several stretches with logs of wood and boulders

The Blue Lagos Sustainability Initiative, in collaboration with the New Generation Directorate, has hosted the Lagos Riverine Community Youth Leaders Dialogue, bringing together 250 young people representing 125 riverine and coastal communities across Lagos State to discuss community challenges, developmental priorities, and opportunities for inclusive gover

Four young men have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested following a complaint by the victim’s 50-year-old father, who reported the incident at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday. The

A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has called on President Tinubu to implement the Ogoni dialogue report, insisting on the creation of Bori State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-youths-demand-bori-state-implementation-of-dialogue-report/

The Ondo State Government plans to establish a youth call centre to serve as a direct communication channel between the government and young people. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-plans-call-centre-to-engage-ondo-youths/

The rider lost control of the two-wheeler, causing it to skid onto the road and slam into an electric post

The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has advised youths not to be limited by their environment during a graduation ceremony for 30 trainees. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-let-your-environment-limit-you-nddc-md-tells-youths/

A university don, Prof. Abdul Hamid Ozohu-Suleiman, has urged youths in the South-South region to look beyond oil and explore other sectors for development Read More: https://punchng.com/look-beyond-oil-don-tells-south-south-youths/

Bishop Matthew Kukah has urged young Nigerians to stop complaining about politicians and instead harness artificial intelligence to build their lives and N Read More: https://punchng.com/kukah-ai-offers-youths-chance-to-build-transform-nigeria/

Sokoto State Government begins a two-week training for 50 youths in solar installation, phone and computer repairs to promote self-reliance and reduce unem Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-trains-50-youths-in-solar-installation-phone-repairs/

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has mobilised support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, empowering youths with farm tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-apc-rallies-support-for-tinubu-empowers-youths-with-farm-tools/

The Cityboy Movement in Ogun State has backed Senator Solomon Adeola’s (Yayi) agenda for the 2027 governorship election, urging youths to participate. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cityboy-movement-backs-yayis-agenda-urges-ogun-youths-participation/

The Committee on Tribal Unity says the two 20-year-olds were kidnapped around dusk on October 28

The first cohort will comprise 30 youths, with close to 100 expressing interest in the initiative.

Forex trader Damilare Ogundare has urged Northern youths to embrace digital and financial literacy to expand their economic opportunities and create altern Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-northern-youths-to-embrace-digital-literacy/

Learn the grammatical difference between ‘the youth’ and ‘the youths’. This column explains when to use the collective noun and when to use the plural form Read More: https://punchng.com/the-youth-deserve-the-best-or-the-youths-deserve-the-best/

The National Pension Commission has launched a new drive to bring 95 million Nigerian youths and artisans into personal pension plans for early retirement Read More: https://punchng.com/pencom-targets-95m-youths-artisans-with-personal-pensions/

Youths in Ogun West have protested the deplorable state of the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfil his promise. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-youths-protest-months-after-govs-road-repair-pledge/

A youth group in Ogun State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates for 2027, citing the proposed $7bn Gateway Deep Sea Port project. Read More: https://punchng.com/7bn-seaport-deal-ogun-youths-endorse-tinubu-apc-candidates/

Youths in Ogun West have protested the deplorable state of the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfil his reconstruction prom Read More: https://punchng.com/youths-protest-delayed-reconstruction-of-deplorable-ogun-road/

Youths in Akwa Ibom’s Etim Ekpo and Ika LGAs have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-aibom-youths-endorse-tinubu-other-apc-candidates/

Writer inaugurates AISF’s day-and-night sit-in in Thrissur, alleging attacks on democratic rights and calling for nationwide protests against the suppression of student movements

Youths in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have staged a peace walk to support the police’s anti-cultism campaign, pledging to help curb criminal activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-youths-back-police-anti-cultism-campaign/

A Bauchi-based foundation, Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, has trained 30 youths in digital skills to promote employment and entrepreneurship in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-equips-bauchi-youths-with-digital-skills/

Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo explains how bad governance and traffickers’ lies push Nigerian youths to embark on the dangerous journey to Libya. Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-governance-traffickers-pushing-nigerian-youths-to-libya-soyombo/

NASENI has trained 120 youths in Kogi State in electrical installation, providing each with a starter pack and N50,000 to start their businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/naseni-empowers-120-kogi-youths-with-n50000-start-up-support/

Excessive use of social media ranked among the top concerns raised by more than 2,000 parents and youths in an engagement by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

Two police vehicles have been damaged during disorder in Derry.

A former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has blamed the erosion of societal values for undermining Nigerian youths’ preparedness for leadership roles in the country Read More: https://punchng.com/erosion-of-values-undermining-youths-leadership-readiness-ex-lawmaker/

Youths in Yobe State have commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for appointing Prof. Kagu Abubakar as the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-youths-hail-buni-for-appointing-new-attorney-general/

Hundreds of youths in Enugu are protesting the alleged extrajudicial killing of a popular socialite, Izuchukwu Nnaji, known as ‘Stone’, by police. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-youths-protest-alleged-police-killing-of-socialite-stone/

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc has condemned an attack on its staff in Makurdi, accusing Benue youths of assaulting and abducting 10 personnel over a dis Read More: https://punchng.com/jos-disco-accuses-benue-youths-of-assault-abduction-of-10-staff/

Former Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace vocational skills, citing a high demand for electricians and chefs in the count Read More: https://punchng.com/oshiomhole-urges-youths-to-embrace-vocational-skills/

The people of Orere community in Warri South-West LGA of Delta State have demanded a cottage hospital and scholarships for their youths from politicians. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-need-hospital-scholarships-for-youths-delta-community/

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Four youths, including a 14-year-old boy, are facing charges after an attempted robbery at a business in North York led to a police pursuit and arrests Tuesday afternoon. Toronto police say officers were called to the area of Wilson Avenue and Keele Street at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 20 following reports of a robbery. […]