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Nigerian Youths Call On Tinubu To Enact 2014 Constitutional Conference Recommendations
Nigerian Youths Call On Tinubu To Enact 2014 Constitutional Conference Recommendations. In commemoration of the country’s 64th independence anniversary, the Nigerian Youth Union (NYU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement the recommendations of the 2014 national conference.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The national president of the union, Chinonso Obasi, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
Mr Obasi said that some of the challenges the country faced before the confab were still there, noting the need to address them. He also called on the government to create an enabling environment for youths to thrive.
“The only way to empower the greater majority of Nigerian youths is by creating an enabling environment for everyone to strive. Revive the moribund companies like Ajaokuta Steel Company Kogi State, Nigeria refineries, Nigeria Cement Company Nkalagu Ebonyi state, Nigeria textile companies, etc.
“We are concerned with the increasing level of hopelessness and the lack of an enabling environment to excel as a youth in present-day Nigeria. A youth surviving in Nigeria today ironically is like a camel passing through the needle’s eye. What does the future hold for me in Nigeria? Ranging from education, economy, security, and youth empowerment,” Mr Obasi explained.
Speaking on education, Mr Obasi commended President Bola Tinubu giant stride for the novel initiative of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
He, however, said that with the economic situation, the loan given to the students would not be adequate for the purpose it was meant for.
“While we thank President Tinubu for the novel NELFUND, it becomes imperative that N500,000 loan to students in an economy where a litre of premium motor spirit (PMS) is over N1,500 in some parts of Nigeria is a mess. Universities raising tuition fees to over N400,000, students’ hall of residence being a death trap and lack of job opportunities upon graduation, all of these make a mess of the good intention of the NELFUND,” he said.
He called on the government to look into the security issues in the country as youths could no longer travel freely and willingly without making a special budget for exigencies.
“Most insecurity that exists in Nigeria is politically motivated. For instance, in Zamfara state, the high deposit of gold is the major cause of insecurity through the activities of economic saboteurs. Likewise, in Imo state, more than 50 per cent of gas deposits in Nigeria are found there, and the economic sabotage of this resource is the major cause of insecurity in that state,” Mr Obasi explained.
He said the union had mapped out solutions to some challenges bedevilling Nigerian youths. He added that the union would visit relevant stakeholders to press home those solutions in the coming days.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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