NYSC to begin 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II registration on Monday, 8th September. The registration closing date not yet announced. NYSC reminds graduates that the scheme is compulsory for those under 30. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the commencement date for the registration of prospective corps members in the 2025 Batch … Read more
Ogunmola Loses Her Only Son Tributes Pour In for Peju Ogunmola’s Son Son Dies After Completing NYSC Veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle is in mourning following the tragic death of her only son, Shina. The incident occurred while the 56-year-old actress was reportedly on a movie set, leaving the entire family and the Yoruba … Read more
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. EKO HOT BLOG learned that the corps member suddenly slumped and was immediately taken to the camp clinic for medical attention. She was later referred to the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed Dogara has reiterated the scheme’s zero-tolerance policy for protests and indiscipline among serving corps members. Dogara, who handed down the warning during a working visit to the temporary orientation camp in Kaduna, said in the last three months, several corps members … Read more
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for excluding Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates who completed their National Diploma (ND) through part-time programs. ERC described this policy as discriminatory and a setback to the efforts of hardworking Nigerian students. In a statement signed by Deputy National Coordinator Ogunjimi Isaac … Read more
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
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the Kwara State Government for taking disciplinary action against a school teacher. Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who allegedly assaulted a female Corps member at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, lauded the state’s investigative panel … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and 2023, following concerns over fraudulent academic practices. The directive was confirmed on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation … 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
The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has again refused to clear up the controversy surrounding her National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, certificate scandal. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Musawa insisted she won’t be distracted by such discussion. The minister failed to provide the Senate with … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Lagos State has commenced its 3rd Quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) at the Ibeju-Lekki Health Center. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains Freedom After 11 Days in … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, at his office. The visit was a means to express their appreciation for his continuous support of the agency’s activities in the area. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … 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
The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has assured serving corps members of an increase in their monthly allowance as soon as civil servants start receiving the new minimum wage as approved by the federal government. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed gave the assurance while addressing corps members at Kebbi State Orientation Camp, … 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