The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the assault on a National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by members of the state security outfit. It stated that the ongoing investigation into the assault and public stripping of Elobor by vigilante members has been hampered due to her failure to appear. The Command stated this…
A disturbing video circulating online has captured the moment armed men, alleged to be members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, invaded a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge in Anambra State and violently assaulted some corps members. The footage, released on Monday by the Haven 360 Foundation via Facebook,…
Let’s face it: NYSC is a year of mixed feelings. You’re away from home, living on a budget, adjusting to a new place, all while trying to stay sane and maybe even build something for your future. Yes, the federal allowance is now N77,000, a big improvement from the old N33k. But once you subtract…
Prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday led a protest to the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest follows allegations of political victimisation…
The National Youth Service Corps Members have been urged to lead the way in fighting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cultism, political thuggery and all sorts of insecurity across the country. The call was made by the Northeast Zonal Coordinator, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, Northeast Zonal Centre, Major General…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to introduce YouthCred, a loan programme offering corps members access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000. The initiative was formalised on Wednesday in Abuja through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. CREDICORP Managing…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, has announced an increase in the monthly allowance of corps members serving in the state from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000. Governor Fintiri made the announcement on Friday while declaring open the 2025 Batch B Stream I, NYSC Orientation camp in Damare, Adamawa State. In a post shared on his…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the immediate employment of 200 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honorees into the federal civil service. The President also announced ₦250, 000 cash award for the 200 honorees in recognition of their outstanding service during the 2020–2023 service years. This is as President Tinubu showed empathy to 10 physically…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ refusal to allow female corps members to wear skirts in observance of their religious beliefs as unconstitutional and a breach of the fundamental right to freedom of religion. In a judgement delivered on June 13, 2025, a certified true copy of which…