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Political Analyst Calls for Holistic Approach in Addressing the State of the Nation
A call has been made to the Federal government and major stakeholders in the country to take decisive steps toward scrapping or revamping the National Youth service Corps, NYSC, since it longer provides real value but exposes graduates to serious security risks.
Fubara Approves Renovation of NYSC Facilities in Rivers State
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the renovation and upgrade of facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp in the state.
FRSC Denies Viral Claim of Fatal Crash Involving NYSC Prospective Members
Recall that a viral post on claimed the accident left 16 dead and two critically injured, but FRSC spokesperson Janet Kassa said checks across all units in the state showed no record of such an incident. She urged the public to disregard the report. The NYSC spokesperson in Gombe, Jennifer Laha, also questioned the authenticity […]
Jigawa Promises To Protect Lives Of NYSC Corps Members
The deputy governor of the state, Aminu Gumel, speaking on behalf of the members of the Governor, Umar Namadi, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state of their safety and welfare throughout their service year. The governor, Umar Namadi, represented by his deputy, Aminu Gumel, after the swearing-in of […]
NYSC Condemns Assault on Corps Member, Promises Psychological Support
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the scheme described the incident as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” stressing that there was no justification for the actions of the vigilante operatives. “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in which the operatives conducted their operations, irrespective of their initial justification for the purported investigation they set out […]
Police confirm Anambra corp member’s assault, says investigation delayed by victim’s absence
The Command confirmed this in a statement disclosed by its Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga. In a viral video, the armed operatives were seen beating the female corps member in her corps members’ lodge, accusing her and other female corps members of being internet fraudsters despite showing their identification cards and uniforms. According to reports, […]
CREDICORP, NYSC sign agreement on N9bn programme to empower corps members
According to the MoU, eligible corps members would access up to N200,000 single-digit interest loan under the “YouthCred” initiative. Speaking at the signing of the MoU in Abuja, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba, said N9billion has been earmarked for the first phase of the programme. Nwagba said the programme was in fulfilment […]
Court orders NYSC to allow skirts for female corps members
In a judgement delivered on June 13, 2025, a certified true copy of which was sighted, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that the NYSC’s enforcement of trousers as the only acceptable uniform for female participants violated the constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of religion and human dignity. The cases, initially filed separately by former corps members, […]
NYSC to begin payment of N77,000 allowance from March – DG
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025.
TUC backs Lagos corper facing threats for criticizing Tinubu
The Trade Union Congress has shown solidarity with a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who claimed to have received threats for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. TUC President Festus Osifo made this known while featuring on an issue-based programme, where he noted that the corps member spoke out […]