Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning, stating that the abduction of Nigerians by bandits will continue unless the government and security agencies take decisive action against insecurity. Obi made these remarks while reacting to the recent release of 8 corps members by bandits in Zamfara State and the police … Read more
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed, announced the successful rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted in August 2023. During a press briefing at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Brig Gen Ahmed stated, “On August 22, we rescued the last corps … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the demobilization of 54 corps members improperly mobilized by the University of Calabar (UNICAL). This decision is part of the NYSC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that only qualified graduates receive the national service certificate. During a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, NYSC Director-General Brigadier General YD … Read more
On Monday, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) annulled the certificates of 101 individuals who had been fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this action, announced by NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations Eddy Megwa, is part of … 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
The National Youth Service Corps has released the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. According to a circular dated August 7, 2023, titled “2024 Batch ‘B’ Orientation Course,” signed by Director PRS Ahmed Ikaka on behalf of the Director General, the orientation will be conducted across all 36 states and the … Read more
Nigerian billionaire Dr. Adedeji Adeleke promises automatic employment to Adeleke University’s first-class engineering graduates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian billionaire Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, founder of Adeleke University, has pledged automatic employment for first-class engineering graduates from the institution. He announced this at the university’s 10th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate convocation ceremony. EDITOR’S PICK FG … 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
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced a N200,000 bonus for each of the Batch B, Stream 1 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members assigned to serve in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor stated this during the NYSC Batch B, Stream 1 orientation ceremony held at the temporary camp … Read more
JAMB will hold a policy meeting on July 18, 2024, to determine cut-off marks and admission guidelines for the 2024/2025 academic year The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a policy meeting for the 2024/2025 admission exercise for tertiary institutions in the country on Friday, July 18, 2024. The meeting will set the … Read more
Over 10,000 NYSC applicants in Cross River State are stranded after the registration portal crashed. The portal opened on June 8, 2024, but malfunctioned within 12 hours due to a conflict with NIMC’s database link. NYSC issued a formal apology on June 10, 2024, acknowledging the disruption and explaining the cause. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Oba-elect of Araromi-Ekiti, Babalola Adebomi, has been arraigned for alleged forgery. Charges include forging a University of Ibadan certificate and an NYSC discharge certificate. He pleads not guilty, with the court ordering his detention pending further hearings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oba-elect of Araromi-Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti state, Babalola Adebomi … Read more
President Tinubu mandates the Ministry of Education to develop guidelines for including NOUN graduates in the NYSC scheme Tinubu also announces the resolution of the long-standing issue concerning the admittance of NOUN law graduates to the country’s law schools The President reaffirms the government’s commitment to enhancing Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to broaden access … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended Ogeh Bethel Chibuife, a fraudulent National Youth Service Corps member, for unlawfully entering the Magaji Dan Yumusa Orientation Camp in Keffi, the state capital. Editor’s Pick JUST IN: South-East Nominee Rejects Tinubu’s Appointment Sanwo-Olu Launches Lagos Rail Line, Says City Is Ready For Transformation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has raised the monthly allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state. The allowance was increased from N5000 to N10,000. Aliyu made the announcement on Tuesday at the combined orientation camp for both Sokoto and Zamfara in Farfaru, Sokoto. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has stated that there is uncertainty regarding a potential increase in the monthly allowance ‘Alawee’ for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by the Federal Government. In January 2020, the FG approved the payment of N33,000 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has called on the court to remove the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, from office, citing alleged violations of the National Youth Service Corps Act. The organisation also asked the court to compel the NYSC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a civil society organisation, the Human Rights and Justice Group International has called on the Federal Government to suspend the National Youth Service over the spate of killings and kidnapping in the country. The group stated this against the backdrop of rising of killings occasioned by kidnappings, terrorist attacks and other … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed that the murder of a Corps member be investigated. The NYSC member was attacked by an unknown person who broke into her apartment. Governor Umo Eno emphasized his commitment to citizens’ safety. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has … Read more