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Breaking: NYSC Director-General Issues Warning to Corps Members On Misconduct During Service Year (Details)
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has cautioned corps members against engaging in any form of misconduct that could lead to trouble during their service year. He emphasized that violators of NYSC byelaws and other national laws would face appropriate sanctions…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During his visit to NYSC Kano State Orientation Camp in Kusallah Dam Karaye and Katsina State Orientation Camp, General Ahmed congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their courses of study. He highlighted the importance of proper dressing in NYSC uniforms, noting that failure to do so could result in sanctions.
Addressing the corps members, General Ahmed stated, “You must always dress well, especially while in NYSC uniforms. Wherever you are posted to, ensure that you respect the culture and traditions of the people you are going to serve. NYSC would not condone any form of indiscipline. Avoid hard drugs, hooliganism, cybercrimes, and other social vices that may put you in trouble. Utilize the service year to develop yourselves.”
The NYSC Kano State Coordinator, Hajiya Halima Abdulkareem Abubakar, reported a high level of honesty, dedication to duty, and loyalty among the corps members. During General Ahmed’s visit, a total of 1,734 corps members, comprising 871 males and 863 females, were registered in the Kano camp.
Similarly, the Katsina State Coordinator, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, mentioned that 348 camp officials, including 167 NYSC staff and 181 from collaborating agencies, were working in synergy with 1,292 corps members (686 males and 606 females) to achieve the desired results of the orientation exercise. Hajiya Mohammed expressed confidence that the corps members were ready to contribute their quota to national development.
Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, recently clarified the context behind his past assertion that Lagos State did not require a “toy governor” like Babatunde Fashola. During the 2007 gubernatorial race, Obanikoro utilized this phrase while running against Fashola as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move driven by his perception that Fashola was a “puppet” of Bola Tinubu at the time.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, Obanikoro provided a different perspective on his former political rival:
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He emphasized that their relationship is grounded in their shared roots in Isale Eko, noting that he never viewed Fashola as a politician.
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Obanikoro explained that his previous remarks were based on his belief that he possessed greater political maturity, exposure, and experience, having served as a local government chairman, commissioner, and senator.
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He also pointed out that prior to that election, Fashola had not run for any government office, having previously served as Chief of Staff to Tinubu.
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“They Didn’t Act Alone!” VDM Demands Immediate Arrest Of Budget Office DG In Explosive New Claim!.
Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has publicly demanded the arrest of the Director-General of the Budget Office and a comprehensive investigation into the nation’s budgeting processes. VDM’s call follows the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Matthew, the Director-General of the Project Financial Implementation and Public-Private Partnership Commission (PFIPC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Allegations of Conspiracy: VDM stated that Prince Adeniyi Matthew disclosed to him in confidence that the PFIPC was integrated into the national budget with the assistance of powerful individuals.
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Defense of Adeniyi: VDM characterized Adeniyi as a victim of a corrupt, long-standing system and argued that he should not be left to “take the fall” alone for actions involving others.
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Calls for Resignation and Prosecution: VDM demanded the immediate resignation and prosecution of the Budget Office DG and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as well as the prosecution of staff within those offices.
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Comments on Legal Actions: Addressing the 15 billion naira lawsuit filed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, against Adeniyi, VDM contended that Adeniyi was utilized by others within the current government and that the DG of the Budget Office was also implicated.
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Demand for Systemic Reform: Asserting that the system is deeply corrupt, VDM insisted that true national growth requires genuine accountability rather than outcomes driven by political influence.
The Concerned Northern Christian Women Forum (CNCWF) in Niger State has called on the First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, to influence her husband, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to ensure equitable representation for Christians in his administration. This appeal comes in the wake of the Governor’s decision to maintain a Muslim-Muslim ticket for his 2027 re-election bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call for Inclusion: During a press briefing in Minna, Forum Chairperson Mrs. Grace Zegi stated that the same-faith ticket prioritizes “political convenience over inclusion” and overlooks the concerns of Christian groups.
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Emphasis on Diversity: The group argued that while the ticket is not unconstitutional, political leadership should be sensitive to the state’s religious diversity to foster unity rather than alienation.
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Addressing Marginalization: Zegi lamented that while Christians are mobilized for votes during campaigns, they are frequently sidelined when political appointments are made.
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Continued Support with Conditions: The forum clarified that they are not opposing the Governor’s second-term bid, as they supported his first term; instead, they are demanding fair representation for both major religions in governance.
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Expectations for Governance: The CNCWF urged the Governor to fulfill his promises of an inclusive government by using pending and future appointments to demonstrate fairness and restore public confidence.
The forum stated that they will continue to monitor the administration’s actions, emphasizing that religious balance and equity are vital for the state’s unity and peace.
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