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                             Group picture of CYON Ota after their                            Car Wash activity on December 3. The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St. Peter's Catholic Church along Iganmode Road, Ota, Abeokuta Diocese held its biennial Youth Week from Sunday 3 to 10 December, 2023. The program tagged 'God is Love' was attended not only by members of the CYON, but also by youths from the parish and other parishes within the diocese. The activities that took place during the weeklong programme include: Car Wash, Praying and Fasting, Cultural Display, Cooking Competition, Quiz Competition, Sporting Activities, Health Talk and Praise Night,  According to the CYON President Mr. Edward Romanus Ozoemena, the Youth Week was organized in order to engage not just the members of the organization but also the youths o...

The choice is before us: listen to young people and deal with the problems early, or wait until frustration becomes another crisis. Youth restiveness has become impossible to ignore in Nigeria. From street protests to arguments that explode on social media, from community clashes to cultism and cybercrime, the signs are everywhere. Many young Nigerians are frustrated and no longer willing to stay quiet. Walk through the streets of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Delta or Edo and you will see young people of different backgrounds - graduates and artisans alike, holding plastic bottles that look like soft drinks. What is inside is often hard drugs. They loiter around hotels, clubs, drinking spots and motor parks. Some sleep in awkward positions from the effects of what they have taken. Girls are not left out. After taking the same substances, some of them behave in ways they would never do when sober - promiscuity, prostitution, suggestive dancing and smoking. The real question is not only why young p...

Walk through many Nigerian towns and cities and you will see the same sight: plastic sachets scattered on the ground, empty bottles blocking drains, and food wrappers lying along the roadside. These things have become so common that people hardly notice them anymore. Yet each careless act reveals something about how we treat the environment and the shared duty we have to protect it. On Sunday, 6 September 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Ota, Abeokuta Diocese, Reverend Father Lawrence Ogundipe of the Society of Divine Vocations (sdv), preached a direct and searching homily on this issue. The occasion was the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, a day set aside to remind people of their responsibility toward the earth, God’s gift to all. Father Ogundipe began by describing a familiar contradiction: “ We buy pure (sachet) water, drink it and throw the nylon on the ground. We finish drinking a bottle of water and throw the bottle into the gutter. We are travelling in a bea...

  INTRODUCTION Nigeria is often described as a “mere geographical expression,” a phrase that captures the artificial nature of its colonial amalgamation in 1914. Over a century later, this description resonates deeply as the country grapples with persistent ethnic hostility and division. The question arises: Why is there so much hostility among Nigerians? Is it because of our different languages and cultures? More importantly, what can we do to rebuild trust, unity, and genuine love for one another? This article explores the roots of ethnic hostility in Nigeria, examines recent incidents that highlight these tensions, and proposes practical solutions to foster national unity. It delves into historical context, institutional challenges, and cultural dynamics, aiming to inspire hope and action toward a more united Nigeria. A recent incident along the Benin/Ore expressway vividly illustrates the fragile state of Nigerian unity. A police officer at a checkpoint stopped a vehicle driven...

  Sexual violence remains one of society's most devastating crimes, inflicting deep emotional, psychological, and social scars that long outlast physical trauma. Although people have worked hard for a long time to raise awareness and educate others, incorrect and harmful beliefs about sexual assault are still common. Among the most pervasive and damaging is the myth that a person's clothing can cause or invite rape.  According to the World Health Organization and the United Nations, the notion that "revealing" or "indecent" attire signals consent is not only entirely false, but it also dangerously shifts accountability away from perpetrators and places the blame squarely on victims.   Therefore, to dismantle rape culture, we must examine why clothing is completely irrelevant to sexual violence, expose the roots of victim-blaming, and shift our focus entirely toward consent, accountability, and systemic cultural change.    Understanding Rape:  According...

The issue of gender inequality between male and female children is complex, deeply rooted in cultural, social, and historical contexts. Is there genuine inequality between boys and girls? Did the Creator make a mistake by designing only two sexes—male and female? Is one sex inherently superior? Or are the sexes assigned different but equally vital, complementary roles in reproduction and the sustenance of life? If the answers lean toward equality and complementarity, why do many cultural practices—especially across Africa— nay, Nigeria- continue to discriminate against the female child? This article examines these questions by exploring biological realities, cultural influences, and the persistent challenges girls face. Biological Foundations: Two Sexes, Complementary Roles Biologically, the existence of two sexes is essential for human reproduction and species survival. Males produce sperm and females produce eggs; together, they make conception and new life possible. This duality is ...