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  • National Youth Alliance Holds Emergency Meeting on Security, Economic Hardship, and Youth Protection

    National Youth Alliance Holds Emergency Meeting on Security, Economic Hardship, and Youth Protection

    By Jabiru Hassan

    The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) on Tuesday held an emergency meeting in Abuja to assess the current state of the nation and outline urgent measures to safeguard the interests of Nigerian youths.The meeting, convened amid rising security concerns and economic challenges, focused on evaluating national issues affecting young people and identifying strategies for coordinated youth engagement across the country.According to a statement issued after the session, the NEC expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation, economic hardship, and governance-related issues impacting the wellbeing and prospects of Nigerian youths.

    The committee reaffirmed the NYA’s commitment to providing constructive leadership through policy advocacy, civic engagement, and strategic interventions aimed at promoting national stability and inclusive development.It further stressed the need for collaborative efforts among government institutions, civil society, and youth-led groups to address the challenges facing young Nigerians.The NEC noted that the Alliance remains dedicated to championing meaningful solutions that reflect the aspirations of the country’s youth population.The statement added that detailed resolutions and action plans from the meeting will be communicated to the public in due course.

  • Northern Governors Hold Strategic Meeting in Kaduna on Regional Security Challenges

    Northern Governors Hold Strategic Meeting in Kaduna on Regional Security Challenges

    By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

    The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) will hold a strategic meeting in Kaduna on Monday, December 1, 2025, to address prevailing security challenges affecting Northern Nigeria. The meeting, which is a key part of the Forum’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regional stability, is expected to draw governors, traditional rulers, security experts and other stakeholders.

    The session will be chaired by the Governor of Gombe State and NSGF Chairman, Mal. Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State will serve as host, according to a statement issued on Monday evening by his media aide, Ibraheem Musa.According to the statement, the high-level gathering aims to conduct a comprehensive review of the region’s security landscape. The governors are expected to evaluate recent incidents, identify gaps in current approaches and explore sustainable solutions to insecurity across the North.

    The Forum will also deliberate on strategies to strengthen collaboration between states, security agencies and community stakeholders. Participants are expected to share insights on combating banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder conflicts, and other persistent threats.Beyond security, the meeting will address broader concerns affecting development and governance in the region. These include economic growth, education, infrastructure development and social welfare.The statement noted that the meeting will take place at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, where the governors will outline actionable steps to enhance peace and stability. The outcome of the meeting is expected to shape policy directions and regional cooperation as Northern leaders seek coordinated solutions to long-standing challenges.