…had been completed, while awaiting the commencement of Phase 2. “I visited the corps members to assess first-hand the progress of the 2026 Batch B Stream 2 orientation exercise that is ongoing. The last time I came here, the facilities were in a terrible state. But today, at least Phase 1 of the renovation exercise has…

…association or organisation,” it added. The Scheme consequently advised prospective corps members and students to disregard any information suggesting that payment of a levy to NANS or any other student association was required for NYSC mobilisation. “For the avoidance of doubt, NYSC mobilisation process is straightfor…

…the one sent out of NYSC camp after being accused of committing adultery with a fellow corps member has shared her side of the story. According to the woman, she was falsely accused of adultery and expelled from the orientation camp in 2022 after allegedly being framed by an obsessed corps member whose romantic advance…

Viral photo of 'passionate' Corps member during swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa orientation camp A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has captured attention after he pulled an intense expression during the swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa State. The young man was one of the 2,492 prospective corps membe…

…and entrepreneurship initiatives during the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch B Stream II corps members. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on Friday while declaring the orientation course open at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area. The governor, who was represented by the Permanent Sec…

…The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released new guidelines for prospective corps members preparing for the upcoming orientation camp, urging them to avoid travelling at night and ensure all required documents are in order before reporting to camp. The fresh advisory, shared on the scheme’s official X account o…

…unfunded contracts, the NYSC released fresh orientation camp guidelines for prospective corps members, and fresh cracks emerged within the Obi-Kwankwaso political movement. Also, the Wike-backed PDP hailed INEC’s listing of its presidential candidate, Canada tightened work permit rules for foreign workers and a PUNCH i…

…we prepare others to succeed,” he said. Recalling his days as a National Youth Service Corps member posted to JAMB nearly 20 years ago, Aina described his appointment as Registrar as “a homecoming.” Addressing members of staff, he urged them to embrace innovation, professionalism and teamwork. “The future of JAMB will…

Police confirm d3ath of corps member in Bayelsa, commence investigation The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a National Youth Service Corps member, Stanley Okebaram Chimaroke, in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. LIB reported that the 27-year-old civil engineering graduate and former pres…

Missing Corps member found d3ad under mysterious circumstances in Bayelsa community A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been found d3ad. Chimaroke was a former President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal…

…overshadowed by fear, as rising insecurity across the country now shapes how prospective corps members approach NYSC mobilisation, AYOOLA OLASUPO reports On a Monday evening in Lagos State, a prospective corps member, Oluwakemisola (surname withheld), sat glued to her phone, refreshing the National Youth Service Corps…

People Man Warns Corps Members to Think Twice Before Doing NYSC in Lagos: "You Will Cry" Published 24 Jul 2026 at 11:27 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details below...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. S…

…joined forces with Jobs59 and AltSchool Africa to launch a N250m scholarship fund for corps membersEach successful applicant will receive N160,000 covering application and tuition fees, plus access to career support and internship opportunitiesSelected beneficiaries who do not own a laptop can apply for a separate Lapt…

…school Founder, HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills. The initiative will provide ₦160,000 scholarships to successful applicants to study any diploma programme at AltSchool Africa, alongside career support, internshi…

…of the "true Cross River spirit" of excellence, diligence and selfless service.The seven corps members were among those honoured by President Tinubu at a Presidential Honours Award ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as recognition for exceptional contributions made during their one-year national assignment…

…has commended the Ogun State Police Command for rescuing 18 National Youth Service Corps members who were stranded at night after their vehicle broke down in a notorious area of the state. In a letter of appreciation addressed to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, and made available to journalists on…

…Human Rights Watch, claimed over 800 lives in Northern Nigeria, including innocent youth corps members. We are not in any way trying to engage in scare mongering, but just appealing to those in authority in Nigeria to do what is right.” The post Igbo leaders warns against suppression of opposition, says it destroys dem…

GistReel A workplace debate over NYSC corps member retention has sparked conversations online after an employee shared how staff members overwhelmingly rejected a high-performing corps member because of her attitude. According to the account, two female NYSC corps members are currently serving in the same office, with…

For the NYSC to transition into a programme of proper skills tooling and innovation, there is a need to strongly address the government's admission of its failure in education in the country.

…that tradition rather than weaken it," the coalition said. Highlighting the role of corps members during national emergencies, the group said the scheme had repeatedly proven its strategic importance to the country. "When COVID-19 placed enormous pressure on our healthcare system, it was not only permanent government w…

…camp into three phases, introducing 11 specialised career streams for prospective corps members, strengthening skills acquisition programmes, replacing the traditional khaki uniform with locally made attire and appointing a civilian as Director-General of the scheme instead of a military officer. The proposals have gen…

…camp into three phases, introducing 11 specialised career streams from which prospective corps members would make their choice during registration, strengthening skills acquisition programmes, replacing the traditional khaki uniform with locally made attire and, for the first time, and appointing a civilian to head the…

…improve employability, but others described it as ill-timed and unnecessary. A serving corps member, Miss Victoria Oyerinde, said a six-week orientation course would provide additional time for training, skills acquisition and bonding of corps members, if properly structured. She said, however, that the longer duration…

…that it remains essential for instilling discipline, patriotism and national unity among corps members. He also cautioned against allowing political interests to undermine the integrity of the scheme, urging the government to safeguard the NYSC from political interference to preserve its original mandate of fostering n…

…six weeks ….Deployment to security-challenged states to be guided by risk assessment ....Corps members to receive specialised training aligned with academic background, career paths By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has announced that, as part of the newly approved reforms of the National Youth Servi…