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The Digest: Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has threatened legal action against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), accusing the organization of persecuting corps member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye. Effiong claims her service extension is politically motivated, stemming from her...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been criticized by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for withholding the discharge certificate of a corps member, Ushie Uguamayei (popularly known as Raye), following her public criticism of the...

The Digest: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified that the certificate of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, known as “Raye,” has been withheld due to disciplinary reasons. Her service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance. Raye made...

The Digest: Youth corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, widely known as Raye, has spoken out about her frustration after being allegedly denied her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate upon completing her service year in Lagos State. Key Points: Raye, who became known for her...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has granted significant rewards to 200 honourees of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), announcing their immediate employment into the federal civil service. Jerrywright Ukwu reports that in addition to the jobs, each honouree will receive a ₦250,000 cash...

The Digest: In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared the NYSC’s skirt ban for female corps members unconstitutional, awarding N1M in damages to two ex-corps members who were denied their service completion. The ruling highlights the clash between state policies and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is set to honor 210 ex-NYSC members at the 2020-2023 Honours Award. This national recognition acknowledges their dedication and contributions during their service years. The ceremony will be held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Key Points: 210 ex-NYSC...

The Digest: In a significant move impacting youth welfare, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced a 300% increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. This substantial raise elevates the state's contribution from N5,000 to...

NYSC has denied reports that it extended the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, aka Raye, because she criticised President Tinubu. Online chatter, including claims by activist Omoyele Sowore, alleged her year was extended punitively. The NYSC insists such decisions are only made...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of corps member Rita Ushie, known as Raye on Instagram, by 60 days. This punitive measure was reportedly imposed due to her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the nation's economic conditions...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has started paying out N44,000 arrears to corps members, finally delivering on the Federal Government’s promise of a N77,000 monthly allowance. After months of delays and protests, both current and recently discharged participants are seeing the backlog...