NYSC Denies payment of arrears to corps members

The management of National Youth Service Corps Scheme NYSC has debunked news flying around social media platforms which stated that the scheme had approved payment of arrears to corps members as fall out of the newly approved monthly allowance. Read the statement in full: The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme has been drawn to a false story purported to have emanated from the Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim to the effect that Corps Members would receive arrears as a fall out…

Gov Makinde reshuffles cabinet

Oyo State Governor, Engr.Seyi Makinde, on Friday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, which affected two Ministries. The Governor, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, confirmed the swapping of the portfolios of Commissioners for Education and Establishments. The statement stated that the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Daud Kehinde Sangodoyin has been moved from the Ministry to that of Establishment and Training, while his counterpart in the Ministry of Establishment and Training, Barr. Olasunkanmi Aremu Olaleye, has…

NIDCOM rescues two Nigerians stranded in Kenya

Two Nigerians, Adams John and Victor Obialu, who were stranded in Kenya as a result of irregular migration and visa overstay arrived Abuja on Friday, facilitated by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The excited duo were officially received by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).   Dabiri-Erewa stressed that irregular migration and improper documentation should be totally discouraged and avoided , and urged Nigerians to be of good conduct whenever and wherever they find themselves, by obeying the laws of the country of stay. She further…

Corps members commend FG on New Allowance

Corps members nationwide have expressed gratitude to Federal Government on the fulfillment of the earlier promise to increase their allowance in line with the new national minimum wage. Reports across the States and FCT revealed that Corps Members have been receiving alert of ₦33,000, being the new allowance recently approved for them by the Government. The Director General of NYSC, Brig. Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, recently while interacting with Corps Members in Bauchi State explained that contrary to the various amounts being circulated on the social media, the sum of Thirty…

Chieftaincy Tussle : Kogi Governor sues for peace

Kogi State Governor ,Yahaya Bello has called on the people of Akwu community in Ankpa Local Government Area to sheath their swords and give peace a chance following a violent eruption that greeted the community over chieftaincy tussle on Wednesday. The governor, in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, was reacting to the violence over chieftaincy tussle in the community which led to loss of lives and destruction of property. Bello said there were procedures for appointment, confirmation and coronation of chieftaincy tittle in…

Army varsity honours NYSC DG

The Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, has hosted a send off party in honour of its pioneer Registrar and Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim. The ceremony took place at Sharna Conference Hall in Biu.   Also honoured was the pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Military), Major General IM Obot. Speaking on the occasion, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, said the two personalities were honoured in recognition of their services to the University. Professor Tahir recalled their roles in laying a strong foundation for the…

Aare Onakakanfo pays homage to Ooni …. as Oduduwa festival holds in Ile- lfe

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adam on Thursday paid homage to the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, as he led other descendants of Oduduwa in the celebration of the annual Oduduwa Festival.   In his words, Aare Adam described the Ooni as the only monarch with the seal of Oduduwa, expressed that he holds the foremost African traditional ruler in a very high esteem as his father. “As the Arole Oduduwa, all descendants of Oduduwa must bow in respect for the highly respected throne…

Amotekun is shaping up well—Gov Makinde …says leaders in position need more prayers from religious leaders

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde said on Thursday that the South-West security initiative, Operation Amotekun was shaping up well. The Governor made the declaration while attending the 80th Annual General Conference of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, held at Ashi, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. He equally reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure a peaceful, safe and secure Oyo State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, also quoted the Governor as calling for more prayers for leaders in positions of authority by…

Natural disasters: Gov Makinde releases N500m counterpart fund

Oyo State Governor, Engr.Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced the approval of the sum of N500 million as counterpart funding for the World Bank-supported Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) in the State. The project was designed to enhance the control and prevention of flood, erosion and natural disasters across the nooks and crannies of Oyo State. Governor Makinde, who made the disclosure while inaugurating the steering committee on the NEWMAP, said that the Federal Government will also release $5million as counterpart fund. A statement signed by the Chief Press…

People expecting us to massively develop the LGs, Gov Makinde tells Council Chairmen

Oyo State Governor, Engr.Seyi Makinde, on Thursday told the 33 Caretaker Chairmen of local governments and 35 chairmen of Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) that the people of the state expect massive development of the councils under his watch. The Governor, who spoke at the Executive Council chambers of his office told the chairmen that residents of the state expect the council helmsmen to remain focused and diligent as according to him, the people expect great improvements under their tenure. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the…