INEC employs blind Ex-NYSC member who lost his sight during 2011 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has employed an ex-youth Corps member, Daniel Oluwatobi, who lost his sight while serving as INEC ad hoc staff in Yobe State for the 2011 elections.

Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who led a team of INEC’s National Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters for the presentation ceremony, praised Corps members for their patriotism, dedication and commitment to election duties.

List of All Illegal Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission has just released a list of illegal degree awarding institutions that are operating in Nigeria. Everyone should see this and beware so you and your folks don't fall for them.

The NUC Executive Secretary, Julius Okojie, warned that Degrees obtained from these universities and colleges will not be recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and further studies.

See the full list of these illegal universities below:

Age limit disqualified me from youth corps – Obasanjo

Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said he would have loved to participate in the National Youth Service Corps, but was disqualified because of his age. Obasanjo who graduated from National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN with a degree in Theology, said;

”Somebody wrote me a letter when he got to know that I have graduated from NOUN, he wanted me to do national youth service, but unfortunately for him there is age limit.”

The former President was decorated as Grand  Patron of NOUN Alumni Association at a meeting with the executives of the NOUN Alumni Association, led by Mr Phil Colman, President and Mr Ayeni Olutope, Southwest Vice-President at his Hilltop residence, in Abeokuta.

Obasanjo, in his remarks said the establishment of  NOUN, has presented a unique opportunity for Nigerians to have access to higher education in the country.

Omotola Wants Buhari to Scrap NYSC. See Her Reasons...

In an interview with NewTelegraph,Omotola Jalade Ekehinde made known her wish to have Buhari scrap NYSC. Read excerpts below:

What advice do you have for President Muhammadu Buhari?

He should scrap NYSC. It’s not useful, he should please do that for Nigerians. Our children don’t need it anymore.

Why do you want NYSC scrapped, knowing fully well it’s a national orientation programme?

I have looked at the programme thoroughly and exactly what it’s supposed to have achieved over the years. Believe me, there is no credible or tangible result. It’s a total waste of time and resources and I 

think all the time and resources should be channelled into something more resourceful.

Buhari Plans To Launch New NYSC-Like Scheme

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to unveil another programme synonymous to the existing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

President-Buhari
The Nigerian president, who spoke during the swearing-in of the 2015 batch A of the NYSC also noted that the programme will address youth empowerment, insecurity and other vices which are associated to youths.

Buhari, who was represented by the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode through Dr. Aderemi Desalu, the state permanent secretary, ministry of special duties, Thursday, said the programme would be anchored on the model provided by the NYSC schem

“As we have promised Nigerians, my administration will soon unveil a comprehensive national youth empowerment programme anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.
“Our goal is to comprehensively address youth employment, insecurity and other social vices prevalent amongst our youths.

“As a globally recognised scheme, the role of corps members, as change agents, will be properly articulated and harnessed for the benefit of our citizens across the country,” the president said.
PM News reports that he also assured Nigerians that the fight against insurgency and terrorism would be more decisive and purposeful, noting that: “our commitment is to quickly restore peace in the affected areas and guarantee the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, including corps members”.

Only yesterday, the Nigerian president ordered Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, clerk of the National Assembly, through a letter of proclamation, to convene the new and first session of the 8th National Assembly. Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to unveil another programme synonymous to the existing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

President-Buhari
The Nigerian president, who spoke during the swearing-in of the 2015 batch A of the NYSC also noted that the programme will address youth empowerment, insecurity and other vices which are associated to youths.



Buhari, who was represented by the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode through Dr. Aderemi Desalu, the state permanent secretary, ministry of special duties, Thursday, said the programme would be anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.

“As we have promised Nigerians, my administration will soon unveil a comprehensive national youth empowerment programme anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.
“Our goal is to comprehensively address youth employment, insecurity and other social vices prevalent amongst our youths.

“As a globally recognised scheme, the role of corps members, as change agents, will be properly articulated and harnessed for the benefit of our citizens across the country,” the president said.
PM News reports that he also assured Nigerians that the fight against insurgency and terrorism would be more decisive and purposeful, noting that: “our commitment is to quickly restore peace in the affected areas and guarantee the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, including corps members”.

Only yesterday, the Nigerian president ordered Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, clerk of the National Assembly, through a letter of proclamation, to convene the new and first session of the 8th National Assembly.Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to unveil another programme synonymous to the existing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

President-Buhari
The Nigerian president, who spoke during the swearing-in of the 2015 batch A of the NYSC also noted that the programme will address youth empowerment, insecurity and other vices which are associated to youths.



Buhari, who was represented by the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode through Dr. Aderemi Desalu, the state permanent secretary, ministry of special duties, Thursday, said the programme would be anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.

“As we have promised Nigerians, my administration will soon unveil a comprehensive national youth empowerment programme anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.
“Our goal is to comprehensively address youth employment, insecurity and other social vices prevalent amongst our youths.

“As a globally recognised scheme, the role of corps members, as change agents, will be properly articulated and harnessed for the benefit of our citizens across the country,” the president said.
PM News reports that he also assured Nigerians that the fight against insurgency and terrorism would be more decisive and purposeful, noting that: “our commitment is to quickly restore peace in the affected areas and guarantee the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, including corps members”.

Only yesterday, the Nigerian president ordered Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, clerk of the National Assembly, through a letter of proclamation, to convene the new and first session of the 8th National Assembly.