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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on Corps Members to deploy their intellect, creativity, and energy toward nation-building, stressing that the responsibility of developing Nigeria rests largely on the shoulders of its youth. Speaking to Corps Members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, General Nafiu urged them to take pride in their country and contribute meaningfully to its progress. According to him, Nigerians must…

The HallowMace Foundation Africa has welcomed the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, describing the development as a major step toward addressing the country’s growing security challenges. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Amb. Anderson Osiebe, and Head of Public Communications Desk, Amb. Oguh Hyginus John, the organization said the move reflects longstanding calls by Nigerians for a decentralized policing system capable of responding more effectively to local security threats. According to the foundation, the rise in banditry, kidnapping, terrorism,…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Thursday, July 9, 2026, as the official passing-out date for members of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I across the country. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline W. Embu, the winding-up activities commenced on June 23, 2026, and will feature a series of programmes designed to prepare corps members for life after national service. The activities include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions organized by the NYSC in collaboration with relevant agencies, registration and…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of their birthdays. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu described the coincidence of both leaders sharing the same birth date, June 25, as symbolic of two distinguished public servants whose contributions to governance and national development have left lasting impacts on Nigeria. The Deputy Speaker praised Gbajabiamila,…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to immediately desist from unauthorised social media activities that could undermine the integrity, professionalism and public image of the Force. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, following growing concerns over the increasing trend of police officers creating and publishing videos, conducting live broadcasts and engaging in other social media activities while in uniform or in situations that clearly identify them as…

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have commenced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening social protection systems, workers’ compensation administration, and occupational safety standards across Africa. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting a high-level delegation from RMA, led by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Adam, at the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja. Faleye described the visit as the beginning of a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between two of Africa’s foremost…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has praised the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Corps Members and NYSC formations across the country. General Nafiu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, where he acknowledged the critical role of security agencies in sustaining the Scheme’s operations nationwide. According to the NYSC Director General, the success of the Scheme…