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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country.   The directive follows rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria.   According to The Nation, …

The Rivers State Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious kidnap kingpin and cult leader, Nkem ThankGod, a.k.a. “2man,” who allegedly k!lled four police officers, a couple, and a youth president.      The 42-year-old murder suspect from Ogbologbolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state, was also fingered in the m8rder of two Shell staff, a spare …

Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State, has called on Nigerian youths to remain in the country and pursue leadership roles rather than seeking opportunities abroad, despite Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.    Addressing graduates at the 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Fashola highlighted the need for resilience and commitment to the nation.   …

Globacom’s Director of Creativity, Chuka Obi, (6th from left); music star, Nasboi (3rd left); singer Guchi (5th right), with student union officials from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU) and Yaba College of Technology at the unveiling of Globacom’s experiential MY-G activations targeting youths across the country in Lagos on Thursday. Digital solutions provider,  Globacom, has announced …

Family and friends are requesting assistance regarding the “sudden and mysterious disappearance” of Yahya Faruq, a corps member serving at Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Adoni Local Government, Rivers State.   According to a friend, Yahya was last seen on Monday, October 14, 2024, after reporting for his shift at his part-time workplace, LDM Chinese Milling Company, Ikuru Town. The …

The National Youth Leader of the ruling party, APC, has assured Nigerians that Joy is coming.  He said this on his X handle this afternoon barely 24 hours after the pump price of petrol was increased. The post Joy is coming – APC National youth leader assures Nigerians hours after hike in petrol pump price appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

There is tension in Bature community in Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State over the alleged k!lling of a youth leader, Faturoti Eric, following an unlawful raid by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).      The NSCDC personnel were seen fully armed and attempting to make an unlawful arrest, which led to resistance from members …

A meeting between the UK’s Prime Minister and the EU’s President could pave the way for a youth mobility scheme, although challenges remain. ADVERTISEMENT A new deal to allow young Europeans to work in the UK could be on the cards, as relations between the EU and UK hold hopes of a thaw. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …