Written by Mosopefoluwa August 12 every year is set aside globally to celebrate the young citizens and to reflect on the challenges they face. The reflection points to a troubling reality that has been sitting in their minds; the same young population that should be driving the country's growth is instead being held back by unemployment and insecurity. According to the State of the Nigerian Youth Report by Plan International […]

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo, has warned politicians against making inciting comments or engaging in acts capable of triggering violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning followed an invitation extended to Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party in Ilesa on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Etaifo urged political leaders and […]

Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the […]

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the recruitment of youths by politicians to perpetrate electoral violence. Ndukuba said politicians should not use young Nigerians as tools for intimidation and violence during elections, noting that their own children are often protected from such dangers. His comments come ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid concerns over rising political violence in parts of the country. […]