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The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a 24-year-old NYSC member killed in Abuja, has rejected the Nigerian Army's account that he died in crossfire during a pursuit of armed robbers. The family insists he was unlawfully killed inside his home, alleging that soldiers fired a shot through his closed...

The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving NYSC member killed by soldiers in Abuja, has rejected the military's account that he was caught in crossfire with armed robbers. In a statement, the family alleged he was shot at close range through his bedroom door, with the bullet striking him in the...

The Nigerian Army's Guards Brigade has confirmed the death of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who was fatally caught in crossfire during a security operation in Abuja. The incident occurred early Saturday in Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, when troops responding to a...

The Digest: A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed by soldiers of the Guards Brigade quick response in Dei-Dei, Abuja. The army said troops responded to a distress call about armed robbers at Shagari Estate and Jamiu was caught in the crossfire...

The Digest: Former Big Brother Naija housemate Chomzy has sparked backlash after a video surfaced showing her relaxing in an SUV while fellow corps members participated in NYSC drill exercises. The video, posted on her Instagram stories, featured the text overlay "Better late than never" and...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released call-up letters for prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch 'A' Stream II. Deployment details were uploaded to the NYSC portal early Monday morning, though many users experienced difficulty accessing the site due to heavy...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has named its new orientation camp in Adamawa State after President Bola Tinubu, marking the first time in 52 years that an NYSC camp has been named after a sitting president or political figure. The agency confirmed in an X post that the...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to release details of Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's discharge certificate and service records. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the ex parte application...

The Digest: A coalition of Nigerian Muslim women has called on the Federal Government to review the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform policy to better accommodate female corps members who wear the hijab. The appeal was made in Abuja during an event marking the 2026 World Hijab Day...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released deployment details for its 2026 Batch A Stream 1 prospective corps members. Call-up letters are now available, with the scheme noting that some members posted to Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory will undertake their...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps has announced a one-week remobilisation window for corps members who absconded during their service year, requiring them to refund any monthly allowances received before they can rejoin. Key Points: NYSC will open its remobilisation portal from...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has issued a stern directive to corps members, emphasising personal security and responsible conduct to navigate the inherent challenges of the service year. Key Points: The DG warned 2025...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has issued a strict warning to corps members against posting content deemed negative to the NYSC or Nigeria on social media, emphasizing that violations would attract sanctions. The...

The Digest: Lead Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre has called for public support for President Bola Tinubu’s security efforts while proposing that National Youth Service Corps members be trained to assist in security operations. The influential clergyman’s...

The Digest: Authorities have moved swiftly to debunk a widely circulated report of a tragic accident involving youth corps members, highlighting the ongoing challenge of combating misinformation in an age where viral claims can spread fear faster than facts can be verified. Key Points: FRSC...

The Digest: The nation mourns as dreams turn to dust on a highway to service, with sixteen young lives lost in a single accident while answering the call of duty, and two others fighting for survival in a devastating blow to communities and the spirit of national unity. Key Points: 16...

The Digest: National Youth Service Corps has released deployment details for its 2025 Batch C, announcing that some prospective corps members posted to Lagos and the FCT will undertake their orientation in neighbouring states due to camp capacity arrangements. Key Points: Call-up letters...

The Digest: Nigerian troops have rescued 74 National Youth Service Corps members from potential abduction after their vehicles broke down along the dangerous Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The Joint Task Force intervened when CCTV monitoring detected suspicious activity near the stranded...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps has extended its online registration for the 2025 Batch C1 mobilisation to accommodate thousands of prospective corps members facing portal challenges. According to official updates, the new deadline is November 11, providing additional time for...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps has announced the release of call-up numbers for the 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members. According to an official statement, the numbers were issued based on registration order, but camp capacity limitations mean only about 40% of registrants...