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NYSC Commends Bauchi Govt At 2026 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Swearing-In

23.01.2026

The Bauchi State chapter of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his sustained support and commitment to the success of the scheme in the state. The State NYSC Camp Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren, during the opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ orientation course at the...

Group Asks For Review Of Employment Process Of Total Energies

23.01.2026

A group known as Movement of Intellectuals for National Development (MIND), on Friday, urged the Senate to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to review the employment process of Total Energies and ensure decent work conditions for Nigerian staff. The national think tank group also demanded a probe over an alleged maltreatment...

40 Bag First Class As TAFSUED Set To Hold 17th Convocation

23.01.2026

The management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TAFSUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has announced that 40 students graduated with First Class honours, while 1,466 others earned Second Class Upper Division degrees, as the university prepares to hold its 17th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, January 29, 2026. New Telegraph reports that a total of 4,785...

Sustained Media Engagement Key To Protecting Domestic Workers’ Rights In Nigeria

23.01.2026

The need for sustained media engagement to curb widespread abuse and exploitation of domestic workers in Nigeria has been emphasized by stakeholders. This was made known at Media Consultative Meeting on the Domestic Workers’ Rights Campaign organised by CEE-HOPE, in collaboration with Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D in Abuja. Betty Abah, CEO...

Gov. Diri Welcomes NYSC Corps Members To Bayelsa

23.01.2026

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri on Friday welcomed 1,236 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 NYSC corps members to the State. Governor Diri, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Alfred Kemepado Nimizigha, also urged corps members to uphold dignity, responsibility, and discipline throughout their stay and service year. He encouraged continuous...

NEITI, EFCC, ICPC Deepen Partnership To Combat Corruption In Oil,

23.01.2026

On Friday, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) intensified efforts to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s oil, gas and mining sectors by reinforcing its collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The renewed partnership was contained in a statement issued...

Nwifuru Restates Commitment To Nat’l Integration

23.01.2026

…As 1,091 Corp Members take Oath in Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated the government’s commitment to sustaining the ideals of integration, tolerence and collective progress embodied in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)..Nwifur,u represented by the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Richard Idike, who made this assertion on...

Kwara Gov Charges NYSC Corps Members On Patriotism, Discipline

23.01.2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has charged the newly sworn-in members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the State to make patriotism, discipline and integrity their watchwords.‎‎Governor AbdulRazaq gave the admonition at the swearing-in ceremony of the Batch ‘A’, Stream I Youths Corps members, at the Temporary NYSC Camp, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin,...

Adeleke’s Commissioner, Spokesperson, Others Sue IGP For Fundamental Rights Enforcement

23.01.2026

Top media officials of the Osun State government have sued the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission for the enforcement of their fundamental rights within the purview of the Nigerian constitution. The Commissioner for Information, Hon. Kolapo Alimi; the Spokesperson to the State governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed and other top media...

IShowSpeed Addresses Criticism Over Skipping Nigerian Content

23.01.2026

Popular American streamer and YouTuber, IShowSpeed, has responded to the backlash trailing his recent visit to Nigeria, following claims by some local content creators that he intentionally ignored them during his African tour. The online personality came under fire after critics accused him of being selective and dismissive, particularly for not collaborating with creators such...