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Osun NYSC Reports 18 Absentees and 11 Service Extensions
In Osun State, 18 NYSC members have been declared as having absconded during their service year, while 11 others received service extensions for misconduct.
Former Corps Member Paralyzed in Crash Issues Plea for Medical Assistance
A former NYSC member named Eniola has launched a public appeal for financial help to fund treatment for the paralysis she suffered following a 2021 road accident.
Osun NYSC Penalizes 11 Corps Members with Service Extension
Eleven corps members in Osun State have received service extensions due to disciplinary infractions, while 1,702 others successfully completed their national service.
Refining the NYSC: A Misdirected Effort
While the government acknowledges that the NYSC needs updating, the proposed reforms are merely administrative adjustments that fail to address the core challenges of national service in modern Nigeria.
House Representative Calls for Halt to Planned NYSC Overhaul
House Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese has asked President Tinubu to pause proposed NYSC reforms, citing the need for wider consultation and expressing concern over key changes like civilian leadership.
APC Leader Backs NYSC Reform as Catalyst for Job Growth
An APC leader claims the recent NYSC overhaul will help decrease youth unemployment by focusing on specialized, skills-based training for graduates.
APC Leader Olatunbosun Oyintiloye Praises NYSC Overhaul as Job Creation Strategy
APC leader Olatunbosun Oyintiloye supports the federal government's comprehensive NYSC reforms, highlighting the program's new focus on specialized skills training to drive economic growth and reduce youth unemployment.
Adamawa Police Apprehend Four Individuals for NYSC Lodge Robbery
Four men have been detained by Adamawa police for allegedly invading an NYSC lodge in Yola and robbing 36 corps members.
Four Individuals Apprehended for Robbing NYSC Members in Adamawa
Adamawa police have arrested four men accused of robbing 36 corps members at an NYSC lodge in Yola on June 27, 2026.
Sam Amadi Claims NYSC Has Lost Its Effectiveness
Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, argues the NYSC has become obsolete and recommends major reforms due to safety concerns and elite manipulation.