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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. ...

Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane...

NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

NYSC suspends Batch B Stream I orientation course in Niger

NYSC suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course in Niger State, citing ongoing renovation work at the Paiko orientation camp.

NYSC tells corps members to save beyond allowance

NYSC chief Olakunle Nafiu has urged corps members to save and build extra income streams, warning that poor saving habits persist even on higher pay.

NYSC Member Detained in Ilorin Over Podcasts Questioning Kwara Bridge Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS NYSC member Segun Ajibare was reportedly detained in Ilorin after publishing podcasts...

NYSC Member, Three Others Killed in Bandit Attack on Katsina Highway

KEY POINTS Four people, including an NYSC member, were killed in a bandit attack...

Army Admits Gaps in Story as Family Rejects ‘Crossfire’ Claim in NYSC Member’s Death

KEY POINTS A NYSC member was killed in Abuja, with the army first blaming...

Mother of NYSC Member Killed in Abuja Crossfire Demands Justice

KEY POINTS An NYSC member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed during a crossfire between soldiers...

NYSC Relocates Kwara and Kaduna Camps Over Security Concerns

KEY POINTS NYSC relocates orientation camps in Kwara, Kaduna, and other high-risk states to...

NYSC disowns ransom pamphlet circulating online

The NYSC has rejected a viral pamphlet advising ransom payments to corps members, reiterating it is fake and stressing official safety protocols.

Education Minister Proposes Extending NYSC Service Period to Two Years

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s education minister has proposed extending the NYSC program from one to...

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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.