The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has urged collective efforts to locate Yahaya Farouk, a corps member who went missing in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. During a visit to the community on Wednesday, Ahmed appealed to residents, including youths and elders, to collaborate … Read more
Corps members have expressed frustration over the failure of the Federal Government to pay the newly announced monthly allowance of N77,000, which was supposed to take effect in July 2024. The delay has sparked complaints from corps members, who view it as a sign of the government’s disregard for the welfare of Nigerian youths serving … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp at Agbowa, Ikorodu, before the end of 2024. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 corps members on Friday, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, opening opportunities for corps members to be posted to industries like banking and oil and gas. In a memo dated November 18, 2024, Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced that the new policy … Read more
Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has disclosed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented yet due to funding challenges. This announcement comes after the Federal Government approved an increase in the monthly stipend for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, … Read more
Authorities in Lagos have summoned three police officers for questioning following allegations of extorting one million naira from corps members. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that these claims surfaced after … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, marking a significant boost for corps members. This announcement was made on Wednesday by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to … Read more
The Federal Government has approved an increase in NYSC Corps Members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) spokesperson Caroline Embu said the increase aligns with the newly enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged prospective corps members to accept their postings with a positive attitude and avoid seeking relocation. This call was made by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course at the Magaji Dan Yamusa … Read more
Several prospective corps members mobilized for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program have been left stranded at the Kusalla orientation camp in Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed recent social media claims suggesting that it instructed corps members to upgrade their bank accounts in preparation for receiving the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. Reports circulating online implied that corps members were advised to upgrade their bank accounts, which are currently … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was kitted in an NYSC uniform, splashing cash on corps members. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given N100,000 cash gift to each of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members passing out from the orientation in the Batch ‘B’ Stream 1. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s wife was in a NYSC kit, urging corps members to shun sexual violence, others. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members deployed to Lagos State to make a positive impact for the growth of Lagos and Nigeria as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Adamawa State died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa of Wednesday evening. It was gathered Thursday morning that the youth corper, identified only as Samuel from Kaduna State, died just before the last … Read more
NYSC announced that three corps members who absconded from their duty posts will repeat service while two others received extensions after facing the Corps Disciplinary Committee. No fewer than 526 corps members passed out in Gombe State, and Jidda advised them to use their talents and add value to their life, community and Nigeria at … Read more
‘Violate electoral laws, go to jail,’ NYSC warned corps members ahead of the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued stern warnings to corps members willing to participate in the 2023 general elections to be neutral and apolitical. The Acting Director General of NYSC, Mrs Christy … Read more
The Director General of NYSC has Sent crucial warning to corps members amid insecurity challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Muhammad Kaku Fadah warned prospective corps members to beware of Impostors that may wish to defraud them in a bid to offer them services. In … Read more
Bauchi government has revealed plans for Corps members as 1,500 personnel exit camp EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bala Mohammed , the Governor of Bauchi state said the state has set aside funds for Corps members to establish their businesses in the state. He made the disclosure on Tuesday in Bauchi during the official … Read more
Buhari donates N1m, 10 rams to corps members in Daura …the donation was made during the Sallah celebration with the NYSC members on Saturday in Daura. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M … Read more
NYSC coordinator laments the high rate of drug addiction among corps members EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has expressed worry over the high rate of drug abuse and addiction among Corps members. The NYSC Coordinator in Ondo State, Mrs Victoria Ani lamented that the situation calls for concern following … Read more