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While Tinubu Government, NYSC Forsake Abducted Corps Member In Kidnappers’ Den, Nigerians Crowdfund Ransom
Concerned Nigerians have begun crowdfunding to raise ransom for an abducted member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after the corps member, identified as Abba, resurfaced days after he was presumed dead by his relatives. Family members of victim, last week claimed he had been killed by his kidnappers despite paying a ransom of…
Abducted NYSC Member Feared Killed By Terrorists After Family Paid N10million Ransom
Family members of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, identified as Abba, have claimed he has been killed by his kidnappers despite paying a ransom of N10million for his release. According to reports, the family said communication with the kidnappers suddenly stopped after the ransom was paid, deepening fears that the corps member…
VIDEO: NYSC Condemns Assault On Corps Member, To Provide Psychological Assistance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault meted out on a corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by local security operatives in Anambra State. Describing it as “unfortunate,” the NYSC wrote in a statement on Wednesday that there was no justification for such an action. “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in…
‘’77K Isn’t Enough, Fix Nigeria’’ – Corps Members Tell Tinubu
Following commencement of the 77,000 naira minimum wage payment, serving corps members in Oyo state have told the Federal Government the improved stipend would amount to nothing if the government failed to fixed the country. Recall that the federal government had yesterday commenced implementation of the wage for corps members’ months after it promised…
Amnesty Intl Condemns Alleged Threats Against Corps Member For Criticising Tinubu’s Govt
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, after her viral TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over escalating economic hardship. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the human rights organisation denounced the reported threats from NYSC officials, emphasizing…
Corps Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Berating Tinubu’s Govt
A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure over the persistent hardship in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving…
Economic Hardship: Corpers Demand Increase in NYSC Allowance
Several active members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are calling on Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the allowances for corps members serving across the 36 states of Nigeria. They express their dismay over the inflated cost of living, which has compelled them to seek additional employment opportunities to meet their basic needs. In…