Education

Corps Member Found Dead in Ogun

Web News 15 January 2024 188 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The corpse of a serving corps member, Emmanuel Medaiyese has been discovered in his apartment in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Corps member was assumed to have been dead for some days in his apartment at Sogbesan street, Oluwo area of the city before the discovery Continue Reading

Governance

NYSC Lauds Kwara Gov. for Ex-Corps Member Nomination as Commissioner Designate

Web News 20 December 2023 256 0

By Sola Rotimi (Ilorin) Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has been applauded for nominating Miss Nafisat Buge a youth corps member who just completed the mandatory one-year national service as a commissioner designate. Reacting to the nomination, Kwara State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mr. Olaoluwa Onifade on behalf of the corps’ […]Continue Reading

Education

Your Welfare, Security are Prime Goals, Makinde Assures Corps Members

Web News 29 November 2023 115 0

By Dayo Adu The NYSC in Oyo State says it has recorded low applications for redeployment from corps members who are in camp for the 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 Orientation course. The State Coordinator NYSC, Oyo State, Mr. Abel Oche, made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch C, Stream 2 corps […]Continue Reading

Education

Your Stay in Osun Will be Memorable, Adeleke Tells Corps Members

Web News 21 November 2023 143 0

By Adenitan Akinola The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advised Corps members posted to the state to embrace the virtue of selfless service and humility during their service year. Governor Adeleke gave the advice at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ede, during the closing ceremony and terminal parade […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Harps on Cultural Value During Service

Web News 20 November 2023 207 0

By Dayo Adu The State Coordinator, of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr. Odoba Oche, has admonished Corps members to take advantage of their service year to learn and enjoy the culture of the people in their host community so as to fulfil the national integration mission of the scheme. Mr. Oche gave […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

NYSC Secures Release of Corps Member among 7 Kidnapped in Zamfara  

Web News 22 October 2023 290 0

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps says it has secured the release of one of the seven female prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara. This was made known in a press statement by NYSC spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, on Saturday. According to the statement, the said female corps member was rescued on Friday night […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Launch Manhunt for Killer of Corps Member

Web News 19 October 2023 265 0

The Kaduna State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the brutal murder of a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Member, Grace Chalya Silas, by yet-to-be-identified assailants in the state. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, told neswmen in an exclusive chat that the state Police Commissioner, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, has directed a […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Calls for More Welfare from Corps Members’ Employers

Web News 17 October 2023 252 0

By Dayo Adu The National Youth Service Corps has charged Corps employers to provide additional welfare package for Corps members so as to optimize their productivity in the one year national service. Director General of the NYSC Brigadier-General Dogara Ahmed gave the charge while addressing the 2023 Corps Employers’ Workshop held at the Multi purpose […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC DG Bemoans Declining Welfare for Corps Members 

Web News 17 October 2023 296 0

By Adenitan Akinola The Director General, DG of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed has expressed worry over the declining welfare provision for corps members by their employers. The Director General while delivering a keynote address during the 2023 Corps Employer’s Workshop held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, in Ede, […]Continue Reading

Opinion

Henshaw Express Concern over Safety of Corps Members

Web News 24 August 2023 289 0

In a bold statement that has caught the attention of the public, Award-winning actress and fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw calls for the end of NYSC. Henshaw has taken a firm stance on the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. program, advocating for its discontinuation.  She who has been an active advocate for youth empowerment and safety, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Security Operatives Begin Search for Corps Member Abducted in Zamfara

Web News 24 August 2023 262 0

The National Youth Service Corps has said its Director General, Brig. Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed is working with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the military brigade to secure the release of eight corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State on Saturday. The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, made the […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Seeks Active Participation of LGs in Corps Members’ Orientation

Web News 18 August 2023 355 0

By Dayo Adu Local governments have been enjoined to take active part in the orientation course of corps members posted to Oyo state. The State Coordinator, NYSC, Mr. Abel Odoba made the call at the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch B Stream 2 corps members held at the permanent orientation camp Iseyin, Oyo state. […]Continue Reading

Education

Over 2000 Corps Members Sworn in Osun

Web News 18 August 2023 209 0

 By Adenitan Akinola A total of one thousand eight hundred and eight participants have been sworn in as members of the Batch B, Stream II orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC deployed to Osun State. Also sworn in were those dislodged from Lagos to Osun State for this year national service. These […]Continue Reading

Sport

LOC Okays Preparations for National Sports Festival

Web News 3 August 2023 289 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Local Organizing Committee, LOC, for the 2024 National Sports Festival has inspected sporting facilities across the three senatorial districts of Ogun state. The areas inspected include Remo Stars sports facilities at Ikenne, NYSC Orientation camp at Sagamu, MKO Abiola International stadium, Abeokuta, the Golf Resort in Abeokuta, and Alake Sports Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Gives Palliative to Corps Members

Web News 1 August 2023 439 0

By Dayo Adu Oyo State government has offered palliative transportation of corps members from the Permanent orientation camp to their respective local government Areas of posting. The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde made the announcement at the closing parade of the three weeks orientation course for 2023 Batch B Stream I held at the NYSC […]Continue Reading

Education

Adeleke Urges Employers to Prioritise Corps Members Welfare 

Web News 1 August 2023 281 0

By Adenitan Akinola The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has charged Local Governments, Employers, other stakeholders to prioritize the welfare and security of corps members posted to them. Addressing members of the Batch B stream I of the NYSC during the closing ceremony at its Osun State permanent orientation Camp in Ede, Senator Adeleke […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Urges Corps Members to report infractions on Deployment Policies

Web News 27 July 2023 186 0

The National Youth Service Corps has urged prospective corps members, corps-producing institutions and corps members to report any infractions on the deployment and relocation policies of the scheme. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Eddy Megwa. According to the statement, redeployment, mobilisation and Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Boosts Welfare of Corps Members, Facelift Ongoing in Osun Camp

Web News 14 July 2023 400 0

By Dayo Adu/Adenitan Akinola The Oyo State Government has expressed his readiness to ensure welfare and adequate security of corps members on national service across the state. The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this at the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch B Stream I corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC: Atiku Advocates Review of Scheme

Web News 22 May 2023 472 0

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has called on political and religious leaders to promote unity among the nation’s ethnic groups. The former Vice President gave the charge in a statement he signed to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps. The NYSC scheme […]Continue Reading

Education

PS Makes Case for Upward Review of Corps Members’ Allowance

Web News 19 May 2023 372 0

By Amos ogunrinde The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Ayodele Adeyanju wants the management of NYSC to consider an upward review of the monthly allowance of corps members in the country. Mr Adeyanju who made the call in Ado Ekiti while delivering a lecture as part of the activities […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Police Nab Corps Member for Alleged Rape

Web News 14 May 2023 936 0

By Adebola Ajayi A member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Adebola Sodiq has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command for allegedly raping a 20 years old lady. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement, said the suspect was apprehended following a report lodged […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Unity

Web News 8 May 2023 679 0

By Amos Ogunrinde The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC has restated its commitment to promote unity and proper inter-tribal relationship among Nigerians. The NYSC Coordinator in Ekiti State, Mrs Mary Chikezie stated this during a Unity Road-walk through some strategic streets in Ado-Ekiti as part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Appeals to Oyo Govt. for Upgrade of Camp Facilities

Web News 28 April 2023 508 0

State Coordinator, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr Odoba Abel Oche has appealed to the state government for infrastructural development of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp to enhance the effective training of corps members posted to the state. He made the appeal while delivering his introductory address at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch A, Stream 2 […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Announces Date for Batch A Stream 2 Registration

Web News 8 April 2023 445 0

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the dates for the 2023 Batch A Stream II online registration exercise. This was announced in a post on the Corps official Twitter page on Saturday. The scheme announced that the registration would commence on Tuesday April 11, until Monday, April 17, 2023. Recall that the Minister […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Woman Delivers Quintuplet after Nine Years of Childlessness

Web News 1 April 2023 281 0

A housewife, Mrs Chidinma Amaechi has given birth to a quintuplet after nine years of childless marriage. The quintuplets, consisting of three boys and two girls, were delivered at a private hospital in Awka, Anambra State. The 28-year-old Mrs Amechi, who finished her National Youth Service Corps programme recently, is the wife of a petty […]Continue Reading