President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Skills Acquisition Centre and a 1,000MW power project in Jos, Plateau State. These initiatives are part of efforts to equip youths with employable skills and enhance power supply in the region.
Malaysia's Economy Minister stated that local TikTok content creators are driving job creation and contributing significantly to the digital economy. He emphasized that Malaysian youths are redefining work and enterprise in the digital age.
In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi called for the withdrawal of cases filed against Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe youth in 2018, highlighting the deaths of 14 Dalit youths on April 2, 2018.
An article discusses the phenomenon of 'sharp boys' in Kenya, highlighting their supporters' argument that these youths are merely adapting to harsh economic realities and seeking legitimate opportunities.
The Nigerian Federal Government has graduated a cohort of health fellows in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and onboarded a new group. The program aims to train youths from all 774 local government areas to serve as health sector reform ambassadors in their communities.
Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) is encouraging traders, youths, and the self-employed to enroll in the Personal Pension Plan to secure their financial future.
A group of young people in Bulgaria reportedly forced a man to transfer 5500 euros to them through extortion and threats, using two knives pressed against his body.
Twenty One Pilots are set to make their debut at London’s Victoria Park for their only UK concert this year, headlining All Points East 2026 with new names like Gang of Youths and Jessie Murph joining the lineup.
Nigeria plans to involve youths and retired soldiers in demining operations to effectively tackle Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), aiming to clear contaminated areas and protect communities.
The Kano Hisbah Board in Nigeria arrested 583 youths for alleged immoral acts, including plaiting hair and indecent dressing, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Nigerian government is inviting applications for the fully funded NDDC Foreign Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic session, open to Niger Delta youths with strong academic qualifications.
TWO people were arrested for rioting in Stolac following a conflict between Croatian and Bosniak youths, which was preceded by damage to a mural dedicated to Vukovar and later the writing of graffiti dedicated to...
A Shs43 billion project, in partnership with various organizations, has reportedly transformed the lives of 9,000 youths in the Mityana and Kassanda districts of Uganda.
Experts advise youths in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun communities to resist politicians’ attempts to incite violence and embrace conflict resolution.
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A 22-year-old food delivery rider was robbed and beaten by a group of five or six youths on a Limassol street in Cyprus. Police are investigating the incident.
The NDDC has trained 500 youths from the Niger Delta in CNG autogas conversion, aiming to create jobs and make the region a hub for cleaner energy.
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A gang of at least 10 men harassed a Class X girl returning from an exam in Tiruttani, then ransacked her home and damaged vehicles. Following the incident, over 100 villagers held a road blockade demanding arrests. Police have arrested five youths and are searching for the remaining five.
Thousands of youths participated in a road show in Enugu, Nigeria, to express support for Governor Mbah's potential re-election bid in 2027. The event saw participants wearing branded t-shirts and marching through major city roads.
MTN Cameroon has advanced its 'Ambition 2025' strategy by hosting the MTN Skills Academy at the University of Dschang, providing digital skills training to 1,792 students and graduates.
Six suspected perpetrators have been arrested by city police after three men were attacked and injured by multiple assailants in Zurich's districts 1 and 4 on Saturday night.
Police in Gombe rescue a cleric detained by youths over a sectarian dispute in Birin Fulani community. The incident occurred during a Ramadan tafsir.
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The Sisters of Mary School in Silang, Cavite, which serves disadvantaged youths, has opened a new facility to offer digital and technical courses and other campus activities, aiming to prepare students for a digital future.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has dismissed criticism regarding the so-called 'teenage deportations,' stating that it is 'nothing strange in itself' that youths with existing deportation orders are not covered by the government's pause.
A proposal by the Green Party (MP) and Left Party (V) to implement a 'stop law' for teenage deportations was rejected in the Swedish parliament, with critics arguing that giving hope to these youths requires follow-through.
An unusual incident occurred where a group of young men found a person wearing a medical mask and a hood suspicious, leading them to throw him to the ground and 'search' him.
Hundreds of youths in Ondo State protest rising insecurity by blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway with a corpse after a man was killed by suspected bandits.
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Youths from Ogoni and the South-South region are protesting in Port Harcourt against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPCL) alleged failure to fund the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Saakpenwa.
A large police operation was launched in Lamia after a group of Roma youths committed a theft in the city center and then caused damage to cars while driving against traffic during a pursuit.
Arrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
BAGUIO CITY — About 60 youths and activists staged an anti-war protest on Wednesday, March 4, at the Igorot Park in Baguio to condemn the weekend attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Youth leader Glen Cabayanan said Americans are acting like terrorists, and not the Iranian population being decimated by US and
Six young suspects believed to be part of a gang that robbed people, primarily youths, on public transport in Porto, have been arrested by PSP after allegedly stabbing a man.
A report by the Youths Against Disaster Initiative (YADI) states that over 3,000 people were killed in clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria’s North Central region between 2018 and 2023.
Hundreds of youths in Odigbo, Ondo state, are protesting the alleged illegal appointment of a regent for Omifon town, urging the governor to intervene in the regency dispute.
By YUSHAU SHUAIB Disu has saved many lives, especially those of youths and young graduates who could have found themselves either as victims or engaged in fraud and other criminal activities.” Those…
One person was killed and seven arrested after rival youths from Ijanikin and Otto engaged in a confrontation, blocking an expressway for hours before police restored calm.
A 'child welfare gang' of youths, some as young as twelve, reportedly snuck out of a child welfare institution and caused terror across Eastern Norway. One of the boys is now speaking out about the shocking details.
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has encouraged young people to become innovators, urging them to address societal problems with integrity and compassion.
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 26th, including Baltic Sea monitoring, youths detained after an Eskilstuna murder, prescription medication, and Karolinska Hospital's ranking.
In India, Hooda has moved an adjournment motion to discuss job creation, while Saini countered by stating that the Congress party provided jobs to only 3,593 youths in 10 years.
NITDA empowers 50 young innovators in Enugu with digital tools, aiming to boost digital inclusion and transition the state to a knowledge-driven economy.
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A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped on the Ramnagar bypass road in Silchar after her fiancé was restrained by a group of youths. The incident occurred on February 19, with police registering a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. One accused has been arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend others.
Three young men were arrested in central Thessaloniki for robbing two pedestrians at knifepoint, stealing their gold chains. The suspects include two Greeks and one Albanian.
By Soni Daniel Abuja: Arewa youths on Monday warned against undue interference and politisation of the case of a woman said to have been living a Department of State Services operative without the consent of her parents. The woman, Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, is at the centre of controversy following claims and counter claims of abduction […]
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By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that the search for a financier for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election forms is over. The party leadership made the declaration on Monday evening after receiving a N100 million cash donation from a coalition of Kogi State youths specifically for the procurement of the […]
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THE Aniocha–Oshimili Elders’ Association in Delta has lamented what it termed as the escalating proliferation of drugs and narcotics among youths in the state.
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Two individuals have been arrested in Kerala's Wandoor area after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was allegedly obstructed and verbally abused by a group of youths during his election campaign.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addressed youths at a gathering in Pahang, stressing the importance of holistic education and preserving humanity amidst the advancements of artificial intelligence.
Malaysia has lost over 20,000 hectares of rice fields due to development, abandonment, and young people leaving farming, raising concerns about food security.
Nigerian youths are increasingly falling victim to dangerous foreign recruitment scams that promise fake jobs but lead to exploitation and even placement in conflict zones.
Oyo State and FCMB are collaborating to boost youth empowerment by providing 1,000 young agripreneurs with N1.5 billion in collateral-free loans to enhance food production.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang was seen addressing agitated youths from atop a bulletproof armored vehicle, appealing for calm after an attack in the region.
The Bangladesh government has ordered a hunt for the trafficking network responsible for a Mediterranean boat disaster that resulted in the deaths of 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 from Sunamganj.
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has declared Nigerian youths as the country’s greatest asset, surpassing mineral resources and capital, and called for deliberate investment in their potential.
Youths in Plateau State, Nigeria, continue to protest rising insecurity and recent killings, demanding government action and the establishment of state police to enhance security in rural communities.
Kenyan official Kindiki has asserted that the nation's youth are not mere hecklers or goons for hire, speaking out against negative characterizations of young people.
Nigeria's INEC chairman emphasized the central role of youth in democratic progress and launched a new voter education manual to boost participation and combat apathy for the 2027 elections.
Youths in Kenya are reportedly flocking voter registration centers in large numbers, indicating significant engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria's ICPC has arraigned former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on charges of corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office, with youths staging protests outside the court. His bail application hearing has now been adjourned to March 31, 2026.
Two individuals have been arrested in Stolac, Bosnia, following a confrontation between Bosniak and Croat youths that was sparked by the damaging of a mural dedicated to Vukovar.
Youth groups in Ekiti, Nigeria, are urging leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure a transparent primary process for the 2027 National Assembly elections, explicitly rejecting the imposition of candidates.
An agreement between CXC and employers in Jamaica aims to equip young people with the necessary skills and readiness for the demands of the modern workforce.
Kwara South Senator Lola Ashiru has launched a youth empowerment initiative, providing ICT training and distributing 200 personal computers to 60 youths across her district.
More than three million young Kenyans have applied for the 220,000 available slots in the Nyota project within seven months, indicating high demand for the program.
Osun lawmaker Wole Oke awards scholarships to 1,240 technical school students to tackle unemployment and promote self-reliance among youths in the state.
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People love to complain about baby boomers, including that they have a lot of stuff. They're hoarding all the houses, they're keeping all the money, they're materialists who have accumulated an exorbitant amount of possessions. There are a couple of problems with these gripes: For one, no generation is a monolith, and everybody amasses things over the course of their lives, so back off. But more importantly, youths and slightly-beyond-youths, the stuff pileup is a...
An axe and a knife were seized after a group of ten youths was intercepted by police in front of Dona Luísa de Gusmão Secondary School in Lisbon. No arrests were made, and no injuries were reported from the incident.
Police in Gombe State, Nigeria, have successfully rescued a cleric who was confined in a house by youths in the Birin Fulani community over alleged derogatory remarks.
The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged ministers, business leaders and youths to embrace servanthood as the true pathway to greatness, stressing that leadership in God’s kingdom must be rooted in service rather than authority.
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An initiative is encouraging Nigerian women and youths to take a more active role in politics, emphasizing their participation as crucial for strengthening democracy towards the 2027 elections.
Two soldiers are feared dead after a clash between youths and troops in Obubra, Cross River State, following a dispute involving a miner allegedly assaulted by community youths, authorities say.
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The CEO of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, announced that the company will provide free coding training to 100,000 young Ghanaians under the Government’s One Million Coders Programme.
—2 shot dead, 3 others abducted in Ondo —Protesters chase away Police boss By Dayo Johnson & Adeola Badru AKURE — FOLLOWING the killing of two persons and the shooting of three abducted persons,…
Police have arrested three young individuals, aged 16, 17, and 18, in connection with an explosion and fire caused by a firebomb in a stairwell. The arrests were made on Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation.
Former President, Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the cancellation of the oil and gas security surveillance contract…
Police have arrested eight persons in connection with the hacking deaths of two youths in Tirusulam, stating that the murders stemmed from petty quarrels between groups.
Communities in Northern Cross River State have been rocked by incidents of arson, as youths hunting rats, snakes, and rabbits reportedly set several yam barns on fire while igniting bushes to flush…
A huge crowd, including children, youths, couples, and elederly, turned up to celebrate the festival with fervour, applying colours and exchanging greetings
Nigeria's President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Senator Osita Ngwu of Enugu West for his consistent investment in the education of Nigerian youths.
The Rotary Club of Warri organized a peace walk to advocate for industrialization and youth employment, urging the Nigerian government to create job opportunities for local youths.
A 17-year-old girl was raped by her ex-boyfriend and his friends in an apartment in Copacabana, with medical exams confirming injuries and semen. Two suspects have been detained.
The Chief Minister of Manipur flagged off a national integration tour involving 24 youths from Meitei, Kuki, Naga, and Pangal communities, marking the first such initiative since the 2023 ethnic violence.
Hundreds of youths in an Ondo community protested the alleged killing of a farmer, blocking a major expressway to demand improved security from the government.
Researchers at the University of Tartu found unexpectedly high blood sugar levels in slimmer Estonian youths around the time of the country's re-independence, linking rapid societal changes to metabolic health.
A new report, based on data from over one million internet users across 84 nations, indicates that Indian youths rank 60th in mental health, with older populations performing better. The study also examines modern life factors contributing to declining youth mental health globally.
An opinion piece reflects on the positive impact of IGP Disu, particularly highlighting his role in saving youths and young graduates from criminal activities, contrasting it with DIG Mba.
Singer BadboyTrue calls on Nigerian youths to pray for the nation’s unity during Ramadan and discusses his new music video for his song, AWAY.
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Discover how ImpactHub, a youth empowerment foundation, has transformed the lives of over 10,000 youths in Nigeria through education and peacebuilding.
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The Presidency donates N50m to a special committee to combat rising social vices in schools, calling for a nationwide collaborative effort to guide youths.
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Youths protest at Government House, demanding an end to incessant killings and bandit attacks plaguing Kwara North communities. They call for action.
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An article recounts a February 1991 clash in Vlora, Albania, where 'Skelës' youths confronted Enver Hoxha loyalists during a demonstrative march, just five days after the dictator's statue was toppled
The Nigerian Youth Council Network (NYCN) is urging young Nigerians to apply for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship, offering skills development and a stipend to shape Africa’s digital future.
Three 17-year-old youths have been arrested in Turku, Finland, in connection with a stabbing incident last Thursday that left a 17-year-old victim seriously injured.
Two youths from Gujarat and a native of Punjab reportedly faced torture in Azerbaijan after their 'dunki' dream, a term often associated with illegal immigration, turned into a nightmare.
By Golok Nanmwa Jos —Youths in Barkin Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, blocked the highway leading to Jos and other local government areas of the state to protest the killing of community members by gunmen, who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area Sunday night. Fourteen persons were killed in three separate attacks […]
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Youths in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, blocked a highway to protest the killing of community members by gunmen who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area.
Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim is at the center of a controversy involving claims of abduction and forced marriage to a DSS official, with Arewa youths warning against interference.
Youths in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, protest the killing of 10 community members by blocking the Jos highway and demanding justice for the victims.
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A 35-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a gang of masked youths in Dublin during an attempted e-bike theft, as Irish police issue warnings about a surge in hijackings across the country.
A trend of 'guilty consumption' is booming in Japan, as stressed young people increasingly seek indulgent comfort foods and drinks as a coping mechanism.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria has praised the launch of the Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) National Secretariat, an initiative aiming to place young people at the center of governance and development, targeting 20 million youths by 2030.
Rowdy youths affiliated with Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party reportedly shut down a constitutional amendments hearing in Harare, disrupting the proceedings.
Lithuanian teenagers are increasingly seeking help for growing addictions to electronic cigarettes, alcohol, and tranquilizers, with over a thousand youths having already tried a special program, raising concerns among experts.
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) is encouraging traders, retirees, and youths in Edo State, Nigeria, to enroll in its Personal Pension Plan (PPP) to secure their financial future.
Thirteen young Falangists have been arrested for allegedly storming Complutense University while masked and destroying posters related to International Women's Day (8-M).
Vasile Costiuc, a Moldovan MP from the Democracy at Home party, alleges he was attacked by two young men in Chișinău on March 25, one of whom he claims is from the Transnistrian region.
Two college students in Faridabad have been arrested for allegedly cheating youths of Rs 25,000 by falsely promising 11 tickets to a Karan Aujla concert.
A 16-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound to the head during a party with three other youths in Laruscade, near Bordeaux, prompting the Libourne prosecutor's office to open an investigation.
Nigeria’s National Mass Education Commission (NMEC) has launched a new staff-led literacy initiative targeting 300,000 youths and adults with functional, digital, and vocational skills.
The Nigerian Federal Government has engaged global development partners, industry leaders, and policymakers to boost investment in an ongoing initiative aimed at providing skill acquisition to millions of Nigerian youths.
Seven vulnerable youths in Ireland are awaiting special care beds, with one child reportedly threatening self-harm daily, a situation a judge described as 'outrageous'.
Two individuals were arrested in Stolac, Bosnia, following a mass brawl between Croatian and Bosniak youths, which was preceded by the destruction of a mural dedicated to Vukovar and the subsequent appearance of Srebrenica graffiti.
A festival in Ho Chi Minh City is inspiring creativity and innovation among young people. The event aims to foster new ideas and artistic expression within the youth community.
A youth group in Ekiti North, Nigeria, is demanding that the next senatorial candidate come from Ikole LGA, citing equity, and has vowed to resist any imposed or consensus candidate.
Itsekiri youths from over 147 communities, have elected maiden Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youth, UIY, excos for four different zones.9 The election held Friday March 14, at Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri) in Warri…
Parents are advised to talk to their children about drugs at an early age. But the fear of planting the idea and the difficulty in broaching the subject hinder them, say experts.
By John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has validated her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging Nigerians—particularly youths and party faithful—to do the same. The lawmaker disclosed this via her verified social media platforms, confirming she completed the process through the party’s electronic registration portal. She described the PDP as […]
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Ghaziabad Police uncovered a sophisticated cross-border espionage ring using a WhatsApp group. Suspects, including youths from different religions, installed solar-powered CCTVs at Delhi Cantonment and filmed critical infrastructure in Mumbai for Pakistani handlers. This new modus operandi, focusing on blending in, highlights a dangerous shift in intelligence operations.
A conditional prison sentence was handed down after a 15-year-old sustained a skull fracture from a senseless attack by other youths in a Vienna park, with the trial marked by tumultuous scenes.
A middle-aged man identified as Kehinde has been killed while several others sustained injuries following a violent clash among youths in the Asalu community of Lalupon in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested four youths from the Ibeno community over alleged vandalism at a Seplat Energy facility in Mkpanak Village, issuing a warning against such criminal acts.
BJP leader Sunil Jakhar has accused the Congress and AAP of promoting 'kattarwaad' (extremism) in Punjab and urged Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene to protect Punjabi youths.
A witness said the victims, mostly women and youths, were gathering fallen cashew nuts after rainfall when attackers opened fire.
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A city bus in Utrecht, which was vandalized by a group of youths, was subsequently used by the police as a 'kind of blockade,' according to a spokesperson for the bus company Transdev.
Police and a city bus were pelted with fireworks in the Overvecht district of Utrecht, Netherlands, though no injuries were reported. The bus driver managed to escape to safety.
Four young individuals, with the youngest being only 10 years old, stole a car in St. Gallen, Switzerland, leading to a joyride that ended in a collision and police intervention.
By Alumona Ukwueze ENUGU— Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation to urgently intervene and order the immediate release of hundreds of Igbo youths being unlawfully detained at the Wawa […]
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A clash between policemen and youths in Ogbeson Community, Edo State, resulted in injuries to several officers and community members, with both sides trading blame for the incident.
Several young people have died recently while train surfing in Switzerland, prompting a former train surfer to share his experiences and reasons for stopping the dangerous activity.
A CDA party leader and alderman in Landgraaf, Netherlands, was reportedly threatened by a group of youths while campaigning for elections, with one individual allegedly pulling a knife.
Singapore's Internal Security Department reports that youths are becoming radicalized faster and embracing diverse extremist ideologies, but also highlights cases of two self-radicalized youths who shed their violent beliefs.
The NDDC warns Cross River communities against vandalising its projects, stating that failure to protect facilities could result in losing future intervent
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Malaysian police have confirmed the arrest of six youths, including three minors, suspected of involvement in Islamic State-linked extremist activities.
Police in Madrid have arrested four young individuals found with pistols and machetes in a Latina neighborhood establishment. The arrests followed a street brawl during which gunshots were reportedly heard.
A youth group in Ondo State, Nigeria, has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for proceeding with its state congress in defiance of a court order, calling for intervention from the national leadership.
Youth in Pune share their views on the US-Iran conflict, reflecting broader societal reactions and anti-war sentiments, similar to protests staged by youths and activists in Baguio.
A twenty-year-old man has been arrested in the Netherlands in connection with a series of bomb attacks in Hesse last summer. He is accused of recruiting and instructing youths for the attacks in Frankfurt and Taunusstein.
Nigeria's NAFDAC has raised an alarm following a survey revealing that 54% of minors purchase alcohol themselves, citing increased availability and consumption as factors worsening access among youths.
Four young individuals have been indicted following a prison riot at the Nagykanizsa reformatory, where one minor made sexual advances and attempted to touch a female educator, and another later repeatedly pulled her hair from behind.
Fourteen internally displaced persons from Plateau State, Nigeria, have completed an intensive training program in modern brick technology to acquire practical skills for rebuilding their communities.
Two youths were convicted for a particularly dangerous assault in Akranes in 2023, involving throwing a boy to the street and repeatedly kicking his head and body.
Nigerian youths are meeting for a policy conference in the North-East to contribute to the review of the National Youth Policy, focusing on integrating real-life challenges such as security, health, and education.
Kaduna residents and Southern Kaduna youth leaders have protested and demanded a full probe into former governor Nasir El-Rufai's tenure over alleged mismanagement, insecurity, and a N432bn discrepancy, while an ADC chieftain claims his detention is political persecution.
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the recent killing of four travelers by armed youths who blocked a road in the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.
The Delta State government is urging qualified indigenes to apply for the 78th Regular Course intake of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) recruitment.
A 31-year-old man was stabbed in the Porto Metro by a group of youths who then fled, leaving the crime weapon behind. Police recovered the knife and are searching for the suspects.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of vast opportunities in the marine and blue economy sector, describing it as a largely untapped avenue for employment and enterprise development.
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Three youths have been arrested in Thessaloniki for robbing two pedestrians at knifepoint, threatening them with extendable batons and stealing their gold chains.
The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.
“In a very uncertain age, the very core of NTUC and the union is to protect the worker. And in the AI age, it is no longer the blue-collar worker that may require protection, but even the white-collar
Youths from Kogi State have made a historic donation of ₦100 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fund the procurement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest form for the 2027 elections.
MUMBAI: Indian troops killed three young men in Kishtwar district of occupied Kashmir on Sunday.
An Indian army statement said three fighters were killed during a military operation in the high-altitu