Imo Court Fixes Four-Day Trial for Five NYSC Kidnap Suspects
The Imo State High Court has scheduled four consecutive days of hearings for five men accused of kidnapping prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging the prosecution and defence to work towards concluding the cases before January 2027. Justice Emeka Orafu fixed October 27 to 30 for further proceedings in two separate […]
Police Deploy DIG to Lead Rescue of 20 Abducted NYSC Members
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate efforts to rescue 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday, October 1, 2026, around the […]
Akwa Ibom Council Chairman Approves N20,000 Monthly Stipend for Corps Members
The Executive Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Uno Etim, has approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for each National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to the area. Chief Uno announced the approval on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by corps members at the council headquarters. The payment takes […]
NYSC Uses Technology to Curb Fraud, Improve Operations
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for using technology and digital innovations to tackle fraudulent activities and improve its operations. Alausa made the commendation in Abuja when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit, according to a post by the scheme […]
Police Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims, Kill Four Suspects in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command says a joint security operation rescued 21 kidnap victims, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, after a gun battle with suspected kidnappers that left four suspects dead. Commissioner of Police Naziru Kankarofi disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, saying security agencies launched an immediate […]
INEC Secures Osun Election Materials as 25,310 Security Personnel Deploy
Sensitive election materials have arrived in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) preparing to deploy ad hoc personnel from a pool of more than 30,000 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. INEC Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this on Monday, saying the commission had already received […]
Prospective Corps Members Divided Over Proposed NYSC Reforms
The Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including extending the orientation camp from three to six weeks, have sparked mixed reactions among prospective and serving corps members. The reforms are intended to strengthen skills acquisition, enhance career development and reposition the NYSC to better meet Nigeria’s evolving development needs. Established […]
FG Yet to Approve Adire for NYSC Uniform – Minister
The Federal Government has clarified that it has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), following widespread reactions to comments made by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. In a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, Olawande said reports claiming that the […]
FG to Replace NYSC Khaki Uniform With Adire
The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at promoting local production. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. According to the minister, the decision […]
NYSC Seeks Relocation of Kebbi Orientation Camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kebbi State has requested the relocation of its orientation camp from Bausara in Jega Local Government Area to Birnin Kebbi, citing security concerns at the current site. State Coordinator Bala Dabo-Kagarko disclosed this during an interaction with journalists at the camp, saying security assessments identified the location as […]
