Seven NYSC members who were kidnapped while traveling from the NYSC orientation camp in Ondo to Port Harcourt, have been released after spending one week in captivity. They were abducted by armed men along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in Emuoha Local Government Area. The exact number of passengers on the bus and … Read more
President Buhari has granted 65 ex-corps members automatic employment and scholarships. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The announcement was made during the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award ceremony at the State House … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of NYSC members in Rivers State. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the abduction to journalists on Wednesday. At the time of filing this report, it remains uncertain how many corps members are being held captive by the kidnappers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of National … Read more
President Buhari has lauded General Gowon on the occasion of the NYSC’s 50th anniversary and urged for the scheme’s continuity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 1973, which truly achieved … Read more
A Corps member has been arraigned for defrauding the assistant commissioner of Police. Ikechukwu is currently facing charges in a Magistrate’s court located in Oyo State for allegedly defrauding a senior police officer. The corps member allegedly swindled a police officer, ACP Modupe Okpaleke of N235,000. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the … Read more
NYSC Director General has sent a warning to youth corp members nationwide in relation to the Easter celebration. According to his message, Brig Gen Y.D Ahmed advised Corp members to avoid night journeys during the Easter celebrations. He also congratulated them on the festivities and wishes them a safe return. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service, Brig Gen YD Ahmed has asked for increased protection for youth corps members serving in electoral polling stations. This follows the threats to security witnessed in the February 25th elections where violence was witnessed. The DG stressed that the NYSC members were neutrals in the electoral process, … Read more
Brig. Gen. Y. D. Ahmed has been named NYSC Director-General by President Buhari. Ahmed will take over on Monday from Christy Uba who piloted the affairs of the NYSC for about three months. Uba was appointed by the Presidency following the sacking of Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
NYSC has opened its online registration portal for the 2023 batch A. EKO HOG BLOG reports that the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2023 Batch A online registration begins today January 16 and ends on January 19, 2023. According to NYSC management, Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) who were … 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
By Adesola Ikulajolu While no state government has overtly admitted to drawing inspiration and making imitations of Lagos, there are telltale signs of replicated patterns ideated by Lagos. Lagos is the first past the winning post. Sanwo-Olu’s terrain is not called the “Center of Excellence for Fun.” Rankings and ratings are known to place … Read more
Christy Ubas has been appointed by Buhari as NYSC’s acting DG. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the Director of Information and Communications Technology, Christy Uba, the most senior Director at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as the Director-General of the scheme. Uba is now acting as the Director-General of NYSC … Read more
Buhari has sacked the NYSC DG, Gen. Fadah, just six months after taking over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Mohammed Fadah has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari on Thursday also ordered an immediate replacement of the Director-General of the youth scheme. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
NYSC has given an update on the fire outbreak at the Headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) stated that no life was lost in the tragic fire incident at its headquarters in Abuja that occurred earlier today. Against speculations, the Director of Press Relations, Eddy Megwa, revealed … 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
The official date for the 2022 Batch “C” Orientation Course has been released by the Management of the National Youth Service Corps. Eko Hot Blog reports this was confirmed by the director of press and public relations for the NYSC, Eddy Megwa Fnipr, in a press statement shared on the commission’s official social media page. … Read more
NYSC members have been warned against involvement in partisan politics EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps said on Saturday that corps members were forbidden from taking part in partisan politics. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … 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
Osun State Polytechnic has denied the receipt of N20,000 from each student for verification purposes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Authorities of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree claims that it never prevented a Higher National Diploma (HND) holder from enlisting in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) when the time was right. This is … Read more
Adeleke argued that his brother (the governor-elect) would not have any excuse not to perform as he wouldn’t be bugged down by monetary demands from any godfather after election According to him, the future of the society will be endangered if followers are incapable of holding the government accountable EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals … Read more