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  The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comr. Isah Onimisi Babangida, has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, on the successful commissioning of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, Kogi State (BARECKS), describing the project as a transformative investment in Nigeria's youth and the nation's sustainable energy future. According to the NYCN President, the establishment of BARECKS demonstrates visionary leadership and a firm commitment to developing the human capital required to drive Nigeria's transition to clean and renewable energy. «"The commissioning of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College is a bold step towards equipping young Nigerians with practical skills in renewable energy technologies. This initiative will not only create employment opportunities but also position our youth as key drivers of innovation and sustainable development. It is a project whose impact will be felt for...

  In a strategic move to strengthen grassroots mobilization ahead of the forthcoming Senatorial Election in Kogi Central, the GYB to SYB Door to Door Campaign Network has announced the appointment of His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State, as Grand Patron of the Network. The Network also appointed Comr. Ahmed Tijani Oricha, the Kogi State AGILE Project Coordinator, as Patron. The appointments come at a critical time as the Network intensifies its door-to-door campaign to ensure overwhelming support and victory for the continuity agenda in the Kogi Central Senatorial Election. The leadership of the Network noted that Governor Ododo’s proven leadership, people-centered governance, and commitment to sustaining the development legacies of His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello, CON, make him the ideal Grand Patron to provide direction and political backing for the campaign across the five local government areas of Kogi Central. Comr. Ahmed Tijani Oricha was...

  The Office of the President, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, received with deep shock and profound sadness the news of the passing of *Dr. Jophia Nanker Gupar*, which occurred today, *30th July 2026*. Dr. Jophia was a renowned *philanthropist and humanitarian* whose life was dedicated to service, compassion, and the upliftment of humanity. She was a strong pillar of support to the youth constituency and made remarkable contributions to the growth and development of the *National Youth Council of Nigeria* and young Nigerians across the country. Her commitment to youth empowerment, education, and community development left an indelible mark that will be remembered for generations. Through her generosity and selfless service, she touched countless lives and inspired many young people to pursue excellence and give back to society. On behalf of the entire youth of Nigeria and the National Executive Council of the NYCN, We extend our heartfelt condolences to her immediate fami...

  28th July, 2026. The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), through the Office of the Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the Vice President (National Affairs), is grieving and outraged over the brutal killing of a female student of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro, Ogun State. The young student reportedly lost her life during an alleged armed robbery attack in the Eruku community. What should have been another day of learning ended in bloodshed — another life cut short in the pursuit of education. This incident is not an isolated case. It reflects a growing pattern of insecurity that has turned our campuses and host communities into danger zones. Students who leave their homes with dreams and aspirations are now forced to live in constant fear, and too many are paying with their lives because of systemic failures to protect them. NAPS condemns this act in the strongest terms. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, to the manageme...

The Nigerian political landscape is arguably the most complex and demanding strategic ecosystem on the continent. Yet, a fatal delusion persists among a certain class of individuals: the belief that the political arena is a retirement sanctuary a soft landing for those whose long professional careers have reached a dead end. Politics is not a pension scheme. It is not a secondary career for individuals who have exhausted their professional relevance elsewhere. To view the Nigerian political space as a retirement plan is to fundamentally misunderstand the brutal, calculated, and deeply structured nature of political power. We are currently witnessing this delusion unfold in real time in Kogi West, with Mr. Stanley Ajileye serving as a prime case study of political opportunism. After a 35-year career marked by failure, Ajileye recently defected from the politically moribund People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Astonishingly, rather than taking the t...

By Comrade Babangida Onimisi Isah President, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) In every generation, there emerges a leader whose impact transcends official titles and whose service leaves a lasting imprint on the lives of the people. For Nigerian youths, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, is increasingly proving to be one of such leaders. At a time when the expectations of Nigerian youths are high and the demands of nation-building require innovative leadership, Comrade Olawande has approached his assignment with uncommon passion, vision, and a clear understanding of the enormous responsibility placed upon his shoulders. Since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he has consistently demonstrated that youth development must move beyond speeches and ceremonial engagements to practical interventions capable of transforming lives. For decades, Nigerian youths have yearned for greater access to opportunities, quality skills, empl...