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Group fingers Gov Uzodinma, NYSC staff in attempt to use judiciary to sabotage Enugu Gov-elect’s mandate

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2023 0

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and some top officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are allegedly behind a plot to use the judiciary to sabotage the mandate of Enugu State Governor-elect, Peter Mbah. The Citizens Arise for Democracy (CAD), which raised this alarm at a press

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Coalition berates NYSC over involvement in politics

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2023 0

…threatens mass protest against corrupt officials A coalition of 150 civil society organizations, under the aegis of Advocates of Truth and Justice (ATJ), has berated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over what it termed unnecessary and fraudulent involvement in politics. The Coalition, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Anthony Ujah, accused […]

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Keep The NYSC Above Partisan Debacles – Concerned Enugu Citizens

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2023 0

Concern Enugu Citizens has said the Friday 19th of May, 2023 Arise TV outing by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Yushau’u Dogara Ahmed despite a 20b naira Legal Suit filed by Attorneys to the Enugu State Governor Elect Barrister Peter Mbah against the Agency and it’s Director of Corps […]

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NYSC certificate saga: We’ve been vindicated says CSOs

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2023 0

…wants Mbah to apologise to Enugu people By Tunde Opalana A group of Civil Society organisations, Total Support for the Rule of Law and Justice Initiative and Enugu Progressive Forum have hailed the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC for his boldness and forthrightness in declaring that the Certificate of National Service […]

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Coordinator advocates sustenance of NYSC after 50yrs

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2023 0

BY CHIJIOKE NJOKU As the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC embarked on a unity walk in preparation for its 50th anniversary, the Ebonyi State Coordinator of the Scheme, Mrs Bamai Mercy Dawuda, has called for its sustenance in considering its impacts in the nation building since its inception in 22nd May 1973. Bamai while addressing […]

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Elections: NYSC unveils distress call code for corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2023 0

…says over 200,000 corps members to serve as adhoc staff By Ukpono Ukpong As parts if efforts to ensure the security of corps members during the forthcoming general elections, the Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, has unveiled 6972 as the distress call code for corps members that will serve […]

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Corpers handling BVAS will be Tracked – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2023 0

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that only National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members are authorised election officers to handle the Bimodal Voter Authentication System (BVAS) during the February 25 and March 11 general elections. Speaking after a tour of the training centre for INEC’s ad-hoc staff or […]

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NYSC seeks more police protection at orientation camps, corps lodges

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The National Youth Service Corps NYSC has appealed for more Police protection at all its Orientation Camps and Corps Lodges across the country. The Chairman, NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Abubakar made the request yesterday when she led other members of the board on a courtesy visit to the Inspector General […]

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Security, welfare of corps members top new NYSC boss’ 5-point policy thrust

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2023 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The newly appointed 22nd Director-General, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Brig Gen Dogara Ahmed, yesterday unveiled a five-point policy thrust which the development of the scheme would be anchored on during his term as the helmsman. Top on the agenda is the improvement of security, welfare of corps members and staff to […]

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NYSC to partner CBN on e-naira for corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2023 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed plans to partner with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on the use of internet money for Corps Members. The Deputy Director, Information Technology Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Habib Yusuf, disclosed this yesterday when he led some staff of the apex […]

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Group to hold one-day roundtable on NYSC Trust Fund bill

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2023 0

*As Prof Okpeh, notable intellectuals set to present papers By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for Change and Transformation in collaboration with the Citizen Centre for Youth Development have announced a one-day discourse on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The event scheduled for Tuesday is tagged: “Appraising The Nysc’s

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Your legacy will not be complete without signing NYSC-TF Bill into Law- Agbese tells Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to ensure that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Trust Fund bill is signed into law as a parting gift to the teeming youths in the country. The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives in Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, […]

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NYSC members warned against attending night parties

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2022 0

By SAMUEL LUKA The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has warned corps members against staying out late to avoid endangering their lives during their service time. The Acting Director General of the scheme, Mrs Christy Uba gave the warning on Tuesday in Bauchi during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch C […]

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NYSC DG seeks affordable housing for officials

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah has assured that his administration would ensure that every staff of the Scheme would work in conducive environments and also have their personal accommodation in order to boost their morale. He stated this yesterday when he paid a courtesy […]

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Ekpo Nta decries rejection of corps members by employers

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman, National Salaries Income and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta has decried the rate of Corps rejection by some employers in the country. He said every Corps Member must be given enabling environments in their place of primary assignments to contribute their quota to the socio-economic development of the country. He stated […]

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Avoid shortcut to success, NYSC boss tells corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Director General of National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah has advised Corps Members to be patient, hardworking and embrace dignity of labour which are the hallmark of a successful leader. He said their potentials as graduates of different courses has placed them on the ladder of success, but […]

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Stella Oduah absconded from NYSC scheme, lied that she completed programme

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2022 0

The group had written to the NYSC, alleging that some officials of the agency colluded with Oduah to bury the truth. The letter was in response to an inquiry made by a group known as the Concerned Anambra North PDP Stakeholders. The NYSC, however, responded through a letter by the Director-General of the programme, which […]

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NYSC Director General Conferred with ‘The Outstanding Knowledge Manager of Year’s Award

Silas Ntinuokwu 6 May 2022 0

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corp, Major General Shuiabu Ibrahim has been conferred with the outstanding knowledge Manager of the year award by the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM). The award was conferred to the Director General in Abuja on Thursday, 5th May, 2022. Presenting the award on behalf of […]

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Don’t engage in local politics, NYSC D-G warns corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General (D-G) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has warned corps members to avoid engaging in local politics of their host communities. Ibrahim gave the warning at the closing ceremony of the 2021 Batch C, Stream II orientation Course, held on Tuesday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi […]

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Reps to investigate continuous closure of NYSC camp in Maidugiri

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2021 0

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged refusal of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reopen its permanent orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Usman Zannah (APC-Borno) at the plenary on Wednesday. Earlier, Zannah said that about 10 years ago, […]