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Olukoyede Tasks Youths On Integrity, Ethical Behaviour At Dreamrise Festival
Olukoyede Tasks Youths On Integrity, Ethical Behaviour At Dreamrise Festival
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged Nigerian youths to embrace ethical behaviour and innovation as tools for national development and sustainable future.
He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Dreamrise Festival 2026, a National Young People Celebration, themed “The Future We are Building.”
Olukoyede, who was represented by the Head of EFCC Radio Station, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Nwanyinma Okeanu, noted that integrity remained the foundation of true leadership and nation-building.
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Addressing the participants drawn from across the country, Olukoyede noted that the future of Nigeria depended largely on the values of young people and the choices they made.
He stated that while the EFCC’s mandate is to combat economic and financial crimes, the Commission recognizes that the most effective anti-corruption strategy is reorienting young people to embrace integrity as a way of life.
He disclosed that the Commission has continued to establish Integrity Clubs in primary and secondary schools as well as Zero Tolerance Clubs in tertiary institutions across the country to inculcate ethical values in students.
“Leadership starts with character, not title. Real leadership begins when a young person refuses to cheat in an examination, rejects cybercrime and chooses honesty over shortcuts,” he said.
The EFCC boss warned the youths against the misuse of innovations and technology, stressing that creativity without ethics could easily degenerate into criminality.
“Nigeria has some of the brightest young minds in the world. Your ideas and skills can solve problems in agriculture, health, education and finance. But innovation without integrity is dangerous. Technology without ethics becomes a tool for exploitation,” he said.
He regretted the increasing involvement of youths in cybercrime, describing it as self-sabotage and a waste of talent that could otherwise be deployed for productive ventures.
“True innovators create value, not victims. I urge you to channel your creativity into enterprises and ideas that solve real problems and create jobs for others,” he said.
Also speaking during a panel discussion on the theme of the event, the Head of Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE11 Aisha Mohammed, stated that the Commission remained committed to directing the minds of young people onto the paths of integrity and responsible lifestyle, adding that the Commission guides youths to excel in their chosen careers and in the upholding of ethical standards.
“Whatever you want to become, fashion designer, entrepreneur, musician or broadcaster, do it right and be good at it,” she said.
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She urged the youth to avoid all forms of economic and financial crimes, noting that they represent the future of Nigeria.
In her welcome address, the convener and executive director of the Lola Cater Foundation, Ololade Ogunnubi, said the initiative was designed to nurture young Nigerians into future leaders and innovators, capable of providing solutions to societal challenges.
She noted that empowering young people early enough would help them become ethical thinkers and responsible leaders for national development.
He encouraged the participants not to see themselves as too young to lead or make an impact in society. Eereporter.com
Governor Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Race In Rivers
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has backed down on his push to secure the ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Mr Fubara’s decision came on Wednesday night in Port Harcourt, the state capital, an official said.
The embattled governor of the oil-rich state said he faced insurmountable odds in his effort to secure the ruling party ticket.
The governor’s political efforts were frustrated recently by his arch-rival and ex-benefactor, Nyesom Wike, who nominated another candidate for the ticket.
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Mr Fubara’s move comes a day ahead of the ruling party’s governorship primaries across the country. Eereporter.com
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NLC Demands Urgent Action Over Ogbomoso Abduction, Says “No Community Is Safe Anymore”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded urgent security action from the federal government following the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA of Oyo state.
On Friday, gunmen attacked communities within the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of Oriire, Ogbomoso, abducting several students and seven teachers at the Community High School in Ahoro-Esiele, L.A. Primary School, Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
The attack left an assistant headmaster, identified as Joel Adesiyan, and a commercial motorcyclist dead.
A video which circulated on Monday showed the bandits beheading Michael Oyedokun, one of the abducted teachers, in captivity after tying him to a tree.
The video, which has sparked outrage on social media, has raised fresh concerns over the safety of the remaining victims.
Reacting to the development in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, Joe Ajaero, NLC president, described the Ogbomoso attack as another painful reminder of the worsening security situation across communities nationwide.
“The tragedy of Ahoro Esinele and Yawota demonstrates that no community is safe anymore, while innocent children are increasingly becoming targets of violent criminal groups,” the statement reads.
“We have had enough condolences and endless assurances. Nigerians expect decisive action, effective rescue operations and stronger security measures capable of protecting lives and restoring public confidence.”
According to NAN, the NLC president noted that the abduction and Oyedokun’s murder in captivity had deepened public outrage and intensified calls for immediate rescue efforts.
Ajaero said the Ogbomoso abduction must not be treated as another routine tragedy, warning that continued attacks on schools and communities threatened national stability and public trust.
He commended security agencies and local vigilantes for their prompt response, saying available reports indicated they pursued the abductors immediately after the incident occurred in the affected communities.
“Governments at all levels must wake up to the reality that insecurity has become a direct threat to national survival, social stability and citizens’ confidence in democratic institutions,” Ajaero said.
“Our security agencies must undertake sincere soul-searching and adopt stronger strategies because Nigerians can no longer continue living in fear, uncertainty and endless mourning.”
The NLC president expressed concern at reports that security operatives were repelled by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by the abductors during the rescue attempts in the area.
He claimed that the abductors had used the kidnapped pupils and teachers as human shields, complicating efforts by security personnel and local volunteers to secure their release safely.
According to him, the development indicates declining national capacity for effective rescue operations and deterrence against criminal groups terrorising communities and targeting innocent citizens across the country presently.
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Ajaero warned that persistent insecurity could push desperate citizens towards relying on criminal groups for protection, describing such a possibility as dangerous for national unity and democratic governance.
He lamented that rural communities previously considered safe are now vulnerable, while residents increasingly fear that major urban centres may eventually experience similar attacks in broad daylight.
The NLC president called for sincere national conversations on insecurity, urging governments at all levels to adopt fresh strategies and stronger tactics against terrorism and organised criminal activities nationwide. Eereporter.com
NPF Disclaims Unauthorized “AFRIPOL 2026” Progamme
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to state categorically that it did not approve, endorse, or authorize the purported “AFRIPOL 2026” programme currently being circulated online.
The Force also condemns the unauthorized use of the name “AFRIPOL”, which is globally recognized as the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), an official continental policing structure established under the African Union framework, and not a platform for private or unauthorized programmes.
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Furthermore, the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force did not authorize the use of the image of the Inspector-General of Police, the official logo, or the identity of the Force in connection with the said programme.
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Members of the public and corporate organizations are advised to disregard the publication and refrain from any form of sponsorship, payment, or engagement relating to the said event.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc (+), mnipr, mni, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th May, 2026. Eereporter.com
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