President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerian youths to boldly pursue their ambitions for national and global relevance, assuring them that the Federal Government will continue to support innovative initiatives. He emphasized that creativity and innovation remain key tools for young people to gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving world shaped by digital and emerging technologies. The President delivered the message at the unveiling of the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA GIGS) platform and the Grant Award Ceremony, organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the theme: “One Youth, Two Skills.” The programme is designed to support 300 young Nigerians by providing grants to 200 from the formal sector and 100 from the informal sector of the economy. The President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, emphasised that youths are central to his administration’s developmental agenda, restating the commitment to ensuring the younger generation continues the task of nation-building, promoting innovation, skills acquisition, and talent nurturing. “Build boldly, innovate courageously, scale fearlessly. You are the generation that will continue the task of building this nation. I am… Tinubu Encourages Youths to Dream Big and Keep Innovating in a Competitive World

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has responded publicly to the growing debate over her interaction with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife. The ceremony, held on Sunday in Ile-Ife, marked a decade on the throne for Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and included the conferment of the Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua title on the First Lady. However, celebrations took an unexpected turn following a tense exchange between Mrs Tinubu and Governor Adeleke. As the governor stepped forward to deliver his remarks, he began by singing praises to the monarch and the First Lady. She cut in, saying, “Enough with the music, or I’ll switch off the microphone,” before directing him to “conclude in five minutes.” A video of the moment quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism from Nigerians who considered her tone confrontational and unnecessary. Amid the backlash, Mrs Tinubu addressed the controversy late Monday via her Facebook page, sharing a picture of herself standing beside Governor Adeleke. She noted that public office holders are often judged more harshly, with minor actions easily exaggerated. “Those… Remi Tinubu Speaks Out on Her Dispute With Osun Governor Adeleke