NYSC Defends Safety Measures, Refutes “Ransom” Claims
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed the relocation of orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, as part of ongoing measures to address security concerns. The Scheme also disclosed that over ₦500 million has been spent on medical interventions for corps members in the past five years. In a statement responding […]
NYSC DG Marks One Year, Highlights Key Reforms and Achievements
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. OO Nafiu, has marked one year in office, outlining reforms, achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the scheme. Nafiu assumed office on March 6, 2025, as the 23rd Director-General and said his administration has focused on transparent leadership, improved corps welfare and job […]
INEC Chair Visits FCT Polling Units Amid Low Turnout Concerns
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, visited several polling units on Saturday during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections to monitor the voting process. At Polling Unit 016 in Area 8, party agents raised concerns over voter apathy and delays in the arrival of sensitive election materials. […]
Osun NYSC Coordinator Warns Against Service Evasion
The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has urged corps members to uphold discipline and avoid service evasion during their service year. Kubiangha issued the warning on Thursday during a familiarization visit combined with the General Community Development Service meeting in Olorunda Local Government Area, held at the […]
Court Orders Probe Of Interior Minister’s WAEC Certificate
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an activist’s request to investigate the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako approved the ex-parte application by activist Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi, who sought a court order to verify the Minister’s Secondary School Certificate purportedly issued by the West African Examinations Council […]
Osun INEC Rejects Calls To Review NYSC Partnership
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has dismissed calls for a review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between INEC, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Agboke spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo during a courtesy […]
Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu Visit To Emirate 98.5 Fm
During the visit of Honorable commissioner for youth development Kwara state, also chairman NYSC govorning board Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu to Emirate 98.5 fm in ilorin, he spoke excessively on the effort of the government to return the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp back to Yikpata as the perimeter fence is almost done […]
NYSC Plans Reforms To Tackle Emerging National Challenges
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has signalled its readiness to undergo reforms aimed at addressing emerging challenges and strengthening its contribution to national development. The Director-General of the scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known on Monday at the opening of the 2026 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Jos, Plateau State. Nafiu said […]
NYSC Appoints New Osun State Coordinator
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Kubiangha Ekeng Ita as the new State Coordinator for Osun State, replacing Agbor Ndoma Obim. Ita, the 16th coordinator to serve in the state, formally assumed office on Friday during a handover ceremony at the NYSC State Secretariat in Osogbo. Speaking at the event, Obim described his […]
