Education

Coronavirus: We’re leaving no stone unturned – NYSC Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

Ikare Akoko (Ondo State) – The management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will continue to take proactive measures to wage unrelenting and aggressive war against any epidemic ravaging the society. The Ondo State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Grace Akpabio, stated this on

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COVID-19: NYSC subjects Governor, Minister others to screening before entering camps

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja As part of recommended measures to contain the COVID-19, high profile personalities such governors and ministers are subjected to screening along with Corps Members and other visitors before entry into NYSC Orientation Camps nationwide. This is in addition to the provision of hand wash points with germ-killing liquid soaps and sanitizers at […]

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Army hands over rescued kidnapped corps member in Taraba to NYSC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Army on Thursday handed over a corps member kidnapped by gunmen along Wukari-Jalingo Road to the authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NYSC state Coordinator in Taraba state, David Markson, confirmed the handing over to journalists in Jalingo. READ ALSO: Buratai pledges more opportunities for women in Army He said a corps […]

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NYSC boss tasks corps members on good conduct

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Prospective corps members have been advised to maintain good conduct while in camp in their places of primary assignment and host communities. nysc NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen., Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave the advice while addressing 2020 Batch ‘A’ prospective corps members deployed to Anambra state at the Orientation Camp in Umuawulu/ Mbaukwu, Awka East Local

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COVID-19: NYSC provides hand sanitisers at orientation camps – Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Taraba state Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), David Markson, says that the scheme has provided hand sanitizers and sensitisation leaflets in all 37 orientation camps across the country to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Markson disclosed this on Thursday at the inauguration ceremony of the 2020 batch A stream 1 corps members at […]

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COVID-19: NYSC beefs up health checks in orientation camp in

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu state has strengthened measures in camp to check the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) during the ongoing orientation course in Enugu. The Camp Director, Mrs. Nnenna Ani, in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu, said that prospective corps members and camp officials were subjected to mandatory infrared […]

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COVID-19: NYSC beefs up health checks in orientation camp in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu State, has strengthened measures in camp to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) during the ongoing orientation course in Enugu. Mrs Nnenna Ani, the Camp Director, in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu, said that prospective corps members and camp officials were subjected to mandatory infrared thermometer […]

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Coronavirus: MURIC calls for postponement of NYSC exercise

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Lagos – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the postponement of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Batch A orientation camp due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. The Director of the group, Prof. Ishaq Akintola made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. He expressed doubts over the […]

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Scout for sports talents in NYSC, Minister tells clubs, federations

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

 The Federal Government has called on sports clubs, federations and corporate organisations to beam their searchlights on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for talents. Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youths and Sports, made the call on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the 2019 annual NYSC sports and cultural festival tagged: “Harnessing Youth […]

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We lost 5 corps members to death in A’ Ibom – NYSC Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Akwa Ibom, Mr Julius Amusan, said on Thursday that five corps members serving in the state died during the 2019 Batch “A” service year. Amusan who made the closure during the passing out parade of the corps members in Uyo, said the corps members died in different circumstances. […]

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7 NYSC members to repeat service year in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Katsina state Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Ahidjo Yahaya says seven out the 1,800 Batch “A” corps members who served in the state will repeat their service year for violating the rules the scheme. Yahaya stated this during the passing out parade of Batch “A” corps members on Thursday in Katsina. READ […]

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Gombe offers 2 corps members’ automatic employment

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Gombe state government on Thursday offered automatic employment to two outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as eight others were honoured with the state merit award. The lucky corps members are Aisha Saba-Yabagi from Niger state and Uzoamaka Blessing from Imo state. A total of 1, 203 corps members passed out at a […]

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Stop seeking white collar jobs, Lalong to corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has charged the National Youth Service Corps Members (NYSC) members to stop seeking for white collar jobs. “The era of desperately seeking for white collar jobs is over. You must therefore, brace up for the daunting challenges ahead and create opportunities rather than seeking for them,” he informed corps […]

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18 corps members to repeat service in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Eighteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2019 Batch C serving in Ebonyi state have been handed various degrees of punishment for flouting the rules and regulations of the scheme. State Coordinator of the corps, Ann lbe stated this during the passing out parade of the batch C corps members at the Ngele […]

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NYSC Passing out: 25 Corps members sanctioned in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Ado-Ekiti – No fewer than 25 corps members of the 2019 Batch A have been sanctioned by the National Youth Service Corps,(NYSC) in Ekiti for absconding during their compulsory service year. The State Coordinator for NYSC, Mrs Emmanuella Okpongete disclosed this on Thursday during the Passing-Out Parade of 2019 Batch A corps members in Ado-Ekiti. […]

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NYSC coordinator tasks corps members to shun drug abuse, negative tendencies

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Grace Adzer, the Yobe State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has advised corps members to avoid negative tendencies that could jeopardise their lives. Adzer gave the advice at a low-key passing out ceremony of 570 Batch “A” corps members on Thursday in Damaturu. READ ALSO: FCT Minister says NYSC Sports, Cultural Festival promotes national […]

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NYSC boss seeks governors continued support to scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has sought for the support of state governments for the success of NYSC programmes and activities. According to a statement signed by the NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Adenike Adeyemi, the scheme’s cjief executive made this plea when he addressed a meeting […]

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Coronavirus : NYSC refutes postponement of 2020 Batch “A” orientation programme

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Management of National Youth Service Corps has described the story circulating on the social media making allusion to the postponement of the 2020 Batch “A” Orientation programme scheduled to commence nationwide on March 10 due to Coronavirus scare, as false and misleading. The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Adenike […]

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NYSC DG appeals to governors for continued support to Scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja  The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has sought for the support of State Governments for the success of NYSC programmes and activities. According to a statement signed by the NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Adenike Adeyemi, the Scheme’s boss made this plea when he addressed […]

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NYSC offers free medical treatment to 1, 000 in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has offered free medical treatment to 1,000 residents of Maikusidi community and environs in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger. Mrs Funmilayo Ajayi, NYSC Coordinator in Niger, said on Friday that the gesture was part of the NYSC quarterly initiative tagged “Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD).’’ READ […]