Two prominent northern organizations—the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF)—have called on Nigerian youth to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protests against the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protests, organized by the “ReformINEC and SackYakubu” Movement, are set to begin in Abuja on December 5, 2024.In a statement issued by NAN’s... Read More »
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has expressed its firm condemnation of the planned upcoming nationwide protests organized by the "ReformINEC and SackYakubu" Movement, scheduled to commence in Abuja on December 5, 2024. AYCF in a statement by it's President General Yerima Shettima said, the protest is viewed as attempts by saboteurs and enemies of the state to undermine the democratic process... Read More »
Nigeria’s first private TV station, Desmims Broadcast Nigeria, and Alheri Radio, the oldest private radio station in Northern Nigeria suspends operation over ‘harsh economic conditions’In a statement signed by Idris Mustapha, the Acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee, and released to journalists in Kaduna over the weekend, the decision was attributed to the rising cost of power, which... Read More »
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has described recent criticisms leveled against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Professor Yakubu's Mahmood following the Edo Governorship election has unfounded.AYCF in a statement by it's President General Yerima Shettima says it firmly believed in the importance of a credible electoral process and stands in solidarity with INEC amidst unfounded allegations of electoral... Read More »
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the intricate nature of Nigeria's democratic journey, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stands as a pivotal institution tasked with ensuring free, fair, and credible elections. Under the stewardship of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Commission has embarked on a transformative journey that has harnessed technology to enhance the credibility of the electoral process. This essay seeks to illuminate... Read More »
At the 29th United Nations Climate Change and Conference of parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Northwest Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulhamid Umar Muhd, made a passionate appeal for African leaders to prioritize youth inclusion in policymaking and governance.Representing Nigerian youths on the global stage, Abdulhamid emphasized the need for deliberate efforts to engage young people in... Read More »
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have applauded the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for restarting operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery.The refinery, which now processes 60,000 barrels of crude oil daily and loads 200 trucks of refined products, has been described by both groups as a milestone in Nigeria’s... Read More »
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