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BREAKING: Akwa Ibom NYSC Coordinator And Driver Declared Missing, Fears Of Kidnapping Grow

5 months ago973 min

They are believed to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen while travelling on a highway connecting Onitsha, Delta State, and Owerri, Imo State, two days ago. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Mr. Okun Christopher, and his driver, Mr. Daniel Effiong, have gone missing. They are believed to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen while travelling on a highway connecting Onitsha, Delta State, and Owerri, Imo...

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Nigeria’s National Service Scheme, NYSC Warns Corps Members Against Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest

5 months ago1173 min

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned serving corps member against participating in the planned nationwide protest slated to commence on August 1, 2024. The NYSC management reportedly issued the warning to corps members, circulated on various social media platforms, reminding them that they are prohibited from participating in any political activities. According to the statement, this restriction is based on the laws governing the NYSC scheme, which explicitly bar corps members...

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Corps Members Celebrate NYSC 50th Anniversary With a Unity Rally in Bayelsa

2 years ago5993 min

Bayelsa State Corps members celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with a unity rally in Yenagoa, the state capital. Despite the challenges that the NYSC scheme has faced over the years, it has remained a champion of national unity, integration, and development. The unity rally, which began at the Peace Park, opposite the Government House in Yenagoa, saw state staff and corps members praise the scheme for its accomplishments over...

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Imo govt pays N10,000 ‘allowee’ to corps members: Official

2 years ago1082 min

This is according to a statement issued on Thursday by the NYSC spokesman in Imo, Ugochukwu Orunta. The gesture, according to the statement, fulfilled Governor Hope Uzodimma’s promise to prioritise corps members’ welfare. He went on to say that the improved conditions would bring out the best in the corps members and encourage them to contribute significantly to the development of the state and Nigeria. During their service year, the governor urged the corps members...