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94% of Nigerian youths believe their country on wrong track – Report

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Ninety-four percent of Nigerian youths believe that the most populous black nation is headed in the wrong direction, the 2024 African Youth Survey says.

The report, recently published by Johannesburg-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation also revealed that 92% of Nigerian youths believe that their country’s economy is headed in the wrong direction.

The report stated that 54% of Nigerian young people are pessimistic about the future of the country

The survey, based on a poll of 5,604 people aged 18 to 24 in 16 African countries, stated that corruption is seen as the single greatest hurdle faced by Nigerian and other African youths to achieve their potential, adding that 60% of young people are looking to emigrate from the continent in the next five years.

“Most of all, they don’t believe their governments are doing enough to address this scourge and because of it almost 60% are looking to emigrate in the next five years,” it said.

North America is the top destination for African youths, followed by Western European countries like the UK, France, Germany, and Spain.

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President Tinubu Celebrates son Seyi with Stirring Message

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has penned an emotional tribute to his son, as the younger man marks his 40th birthday today.

In a touching personal statement issued from the State House, President Tinubu praised his son’s character, accomplishments, and commitment to service.

Tinubu described Seyi as “a man of focus, courage, and humility” who continues to walk the path of impact and leadership.

He wrote: “You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility, and you have done so with a heart that seeks to build, serve, and uplift others.

”The President while recalling Seyi’s early ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, he commended his son’s transformation of “ideas into institutions” and “challenges into opportunities”, citing his work in both business and service as evidence of a life built on substance and purpose.

“True success is not measured by wealth or power but by the impact we make and the lives we touch,” Tinubu said.

Describing 40 as a pivotal age, Tinubu extolled Seyi’s integrity, work ethic, and devotion to his own young family, including his wife Layal and their children.

He said, “Our entire family is proud of you.

“You have carried your name with honour and have remained faithful to the values of discipline, integrity, and hard work.

”President Tinubu concluded his message with a prayer for continued wisdom, peace, and good health for Seyi, urging him to keep inspiring others and making Nigeria proud.

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Federal University classrooms to become empty of Lecturers for two weeks – ASSU

Piwuna said the decision to begin total warning strike became imperative after the government failed to do the needful regarding its demands.

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• ASSU warning strike press briefing

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across Nigeria to commence a two-week warning strike from tomorrow, Monday 13.

The President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, on Sunday, during a press briefing at the headquarters of the union located in the University of Abuja.

Piwuna said the decision to begin total warning strike became imperative after the government failed to do the needful regarding its demands.

ASUU had on September 28, 2025, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government as part of renewed efforts by the union to push for the resolution of long-standing issues within the nation’s university system.

The union stated that the strike action became inevitable after all attempts to engage with the government yielded no tangible results.

He declared: “Consequently, all branches of ASUU are hereby directed to withdraw their voices with effect from midnight 12.01 am on Monday 13th October 2025.

The warning strike shall be total and comprehensive as agreed at the last NEC meeting.”

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Nnamdi Kanu: MASSOB joins protest march for his release

MASSOB under my leadership has always been in the vanguard of clamouring for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

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The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB) on Sunday , declared its preparedness to participate in the peaceful protest march for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement, MASSOB leader -Uchenna Madu, noted that the group has always identified with the freedom of Kanu since he was renditioned from Kenya.

Also, Madu has commended the founder of the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, for volunteering to join the demonstration while calling on more Igbo leaders and other stakeholders to align with the peaceful protest.

He said: “MASSOB under my leadership has always been in the vanguard of clamouring for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

From his first arrest at Lagos to this second but unfortunate abduction in Kenya, MASSOB has never slept; his release is very important for the Biafra self-determination struggle for emancipation.

“We have shown solidarity to our unjustly detained comrade. We have shown solidarity in participating in his court sessions, in civil protests and demonstrations.”

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