Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has encouraged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance rather than waiting for scarce white-collar jobs after completing their service year. The governor gave the advice during an interaction with corps members, stressing the need for young Nigerians to acquire practical and vocational
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has instructed all lawyers with cases to be heard from September to December 2026 to upload their court documents using the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS). According to the Chief Registrar of the Court, Kabir Eniola Akanbi, is in compliance with Rule 10(1) of the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026.
Joe Igbokwe, an All Proressives Congress chieftain, APC, has critized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for his recent statement. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State requested on Monday that the United Nations initiate an independent investigation into the abductions of schoolchildren and teachers within the state. Makinde, who spoke after the military handed over the
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the recent abduction of a secondary school principal in the state, saying the governor has brought embarrassment upon himself through his handling of the incident. Igbokwe made the remarks in a post on his Facebook page while
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State has officially stated that its members were not involved in the recent fatal attack on the Otukpo-Nobi community. The association is pushing back against claims that have linked them to the incident. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has appeared before the court as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) begins proceedings over allegations bordering on certificate forgery. Nnaji was present in court on Monday as the anti-graft agency commenced the trial, marking the beginning of legal proceedings into the
The Federal Government’s proposed restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sparked divided reactions among prospective corps members, with concerns mounting over plans to extend the orientation programme and restructure the 53-year-old established youth service scheme. While some prospective corps members have welcomed the reform as an opportunity to acquire practical skills and
Atiku Abubakar, The former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, it was a huge relief the release of Oyo kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers on Friday but expressed concerns over what he described as a political undertone. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was particularly striking and shocking
The recent presented changes for the NYSC, National Youth Service Corps, has attracted different views from prospective corps members. CSONews24 reports that the Federal Government is proposing the extension of the orientation course for corps members from the original three weeks to six weeks. As stated by the federal government, the changes is aimed at
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has advocated for the introduction of electronic voting in Nigeria, describing technology-based elections as a key step towards improving transparency, efficiency and confidence in the country’s democratic process. The traditional ruler made the call while emphasising the need for continued reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system to address