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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has taken a firm stance against the Indigenous Peoples Organisation of Biafra (IPOB) in the state, charging council chairmen and youths to identify and fish out members of the proscribed group. Governor Wike warned that any council chairman who allows IPOB to hold processions
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the nation, calling on youth involved in protests against police brutality to end their demonstrations and engage in dialogue with the government. The protests, sparked by allegations of human rights abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), have escalated into violence, with at least
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The recent wave of protests demanding an end to police brutality in Nigeria has been met with mixed reactions from the government, with President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledging the democratic rights of the youth to peaceful protests. However, the government has also expressed concerns over the hijacking of the protests by
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ABP, one of the UK's leading food producers, is committed to helping young people into work by creating 200 new entry-level vacancies and apprenticeships in collaboration with Youth Employment UK. This initiative is part of the ABP Talent Academy scheme, which aims to support colleagues with personal career
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Large crowds were seen gathering and dancing in the streets of London despite a 10pm curfew imposed by the Government to curb the spread of Covid-19. Footage shared on social media shows revelers in Piccadilly Circus and Peckham, ignoring social distancing and face mask rules, while others were seen drinking
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Research conducted by the University of Michigan has found that social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are effective in promoting sexual health interventions and disseminating reproductive health education. However, there is a lack of research on the impact and reach of these platforms as a community-based tool
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A recent study published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved has revealed a significant association between school-level poverty status and students' persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, suicidality, and experiences with violence victimization among U.S. high school students. The research, conducted by the
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State officials in Wisconsin are taking a significant step to ease the path for high school students to become electricians by waiving a continuing-education requirement for students enrolled in an electrician youth apprenticeship program. This move is a result of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services pursuing an
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has unveiled "Where Opportunity Meets Innovation: A Student-Centered Vision for New Jersey Higher Education," a collaborative effort aimed at promoting student success and making higher education more accessible and affordable. At the center of the plan is the "Student Bill of Rights,
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According to a federal report, the percentage of high school and middle school students who use e-cigarettes or vaping products has decreased for the first time in three years. The drop in youth vaping was welcomed by health advocates, but it came with warning signs, including an increase in the
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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a severe economic downturn in Northern Ireland, with the unemployment rate expected to rise to 10% before recovery starts. Ulster Bank chief economist Richard Ramsey warned that the economic contraction will be 10 times more severe than at the start of the year, and recovery
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In many migrant-sending countries in Africa, the diaspora plays a crucial role in remittances, knowledge transfer, and investment. Burundi is the latest country to tap into the potential of its over half-million nationals residing abroad. A pilot project by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the African Development Bank
