The Department for International Development (DFID) says Nigeria needs to invest more in healthcare, education and economic reforms. The country head of the oganisation, Debbie Palmer, said this on Monday during a conference organised by the Not Too Young To Run group in the nation’s capital, Abuja. She explained that there
Not too young to run
Saraki’s declaration sparks controversy
Saraki The Not-Too-Young-To-Run movement, the platform on which Senate President Bukola Saraki announced his intention to run for presidency, has disowned its affiliation with the 55-uear-old politician.According to a statement by the group signed by one of the Conveners ,Mr Samson Itodo, the movement was displeased with Saraki’s action. Saraki on Thursday
Not Too Young To Run distances self from Saraki’s declaration
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Not Too Young To Run movement has distanced itself from the Senate President Bukola Saraki’s declaration to join the presidential race. The group said it had only invited Saraki and other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party to a town hall meeting as part of efforts to ensure that youths are […] …
Godfather syndrome may hinder ‘Not-Too-Young-To-Run’ law – Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, said “Not-Too-Young-to-Run” law may not be effective if political godfather syndrome continued to exist in the polity.
The post Godfather syndrome may hinder ‘Not-Too-Young-To-Run’ law – Archbishop appeared first on Vanguard News. …
It is time for youths to become political leaders instead of thugs – Tony Nwulu
The sponsor of the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Act, and a key 2019 Gubernatorial candidate in Imo State, Hon. Tony Nwulu, has advised Nigerian youths to drop the crude practice of political activism and tap into the opportunity provided by the recently signed “Not-Too-Young-To-Run” Act, by vying for political leadership.
The post It is time for youths to become political leaders instead of thugs – Tony Nwulu appeared first on Vanguard News. …
Low participation of youths in politics, major leadership set back in Nigeria – Oyintiloye
Niger Delta group gives Agip Oil Company ultimatum
NTYR: Youth council to purchase nomination forms for 500 aspirants
`Not too young to run’ Act: NYC presidential aspirant hails Buhari
Presidential aspirant of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mr Blessing Akinlosotu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the “Not too young to run” bill into law.
The post `Not too young to run’ Act: NYC presidential aspirant hails Buhari appeared first on Vanguard News. …
On the Not-too-young-to-run Act
The other day, President Muhammadu Buhari signed to law what is now referred to as the “Not-too-young-to-run Act”. The new law amends the Nigerian constitution by reducing the age qualifications for certain elective offices created by the constitution. Given that when the discussions on the then proposed law were ongoing, many people did not give […] …