Ayodele Olawande
11 Oct
Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has promised to vacate his seat for winner of the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) essay competition.
8 Oct
Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the launch of Compressed Natural Gas e-portal for youths in the commercial transport sector, particularly those interested in operating CNG-powered tricycles across the country.
25 Sep
Mr. Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of State for Youth Development, has left an indelible mark on the lives of young Nigerians. His dedication, vision, and leadership have transformed the youth development landscape, empowering countless young people across the country. The Ministry of Youth has revolutionised the lives of Nigerian youths. Over seven million of our…
2 Jun 2024
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says that the student loan scheme is for youths to access interest-free facility for their educational pursuits in tertiary institutions.
2 Jun 2024
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks one year in office, Nigerians examined his achievements during the year, as well as those of the members of his cabinet. This has also led many to ask questions concerning the achievements of one the youngest and most engaging member of the cabinet, the Minister of State for Youth…
19 Feb 2024
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, to explore potential synergies, focusing on improving financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career development among youths.
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Nigerian singer Tems has taken to social media to shower praise on music veteran, Seyi Sodimu, following her victory at the 67th Grammy Award in Los Angeles.
Tems, who won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, credited Sodimu
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The Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Ebonyi State Chapter, Chinedu Uburu, yesterday, revealed that workers who died since 2009 are still receiving salaries in the local council system.
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The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu, has rewarded 23 personnel of the command for exhibiting outstanding performances in 2024. The commandant presented monetary rewards and medals to the officers and men at a ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Odumosu said that the reward was in recognition of…
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has urged staff to maintain the momentum of 2024 productivity to enhance service delivery in 2025. Mohammed made the call during the maiden 2025 Corps Marshal’s parade at the FRSC national headquarters in Abuja on Monday. This was stated in a statement…
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The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government of Kwara, Mr Abdulazeez Yakubu, on Monday, convened an emergency security meeting in response to the recent abduction of three persons in Agbamu area of the council. The meeting brought together representatives of law enforcement agencies, local security outfits, community leaders, and senior government officials to address the worsening…
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The Dahiru Mangal Foundation has launched a free hernia and hydrocile screening and surgery programme for the less privileged in Katsina. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board of trustees, announced the initiative on Monday in Katsina, stating that the outreach aimed to serve 500 patients. He said the programme, held at the…
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Players and officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS Ilorin FC), who were involved in a road accident on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway on Monday, have been safely evacuated. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club is owned by Dr Bukola Saraki, former Senate President of the 8th Assembly and two-term Governor…
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China Railway Construction Company (CRCC) is leading a consortium to build a 20,000 barrels per day capacity refinery in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. CRCC, one of the largest construction companies globally and the parent company of CCECC, has previously undertaken numerous infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s railway system. The company’s total ongoing projects exceed…
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An Abeokuta High Court sitting in Kobape, on Monday, sentenced three men for killing Kehinde Fatinoye, his wife, Bukola, and son, Oreoluwa, on Jan 1, 2023. The three convicts are Lekan Adekanbi, Ahmed Odetola and Waheed Adeniyi. They were arraigned alongside six others: Temitope Fadairo and Adenike Adekanbi, wife and mother respectively of the first…
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Wife of Delta Governor, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, has urged mothers and women in the state, to continue to pray for the actualisation of the ‘MORE Agenda’ of the present administration. Oborevwori made the call on Monday in Asaba, while speaking at the 17th edition of the ‘Mothers Arise’ prayer programme organised by her office. The…