By Philip Agbese The appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya on May 27, 2021, has generally elicited loud endorsements from Nigerians. His appointment followed the sudden demise of his predecessor, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash, along with 10 other Army personnel in Kaduna […]
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Interfaith clerics end 3-day intercession for Buhari, Nigeria
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace, NIFROP yesterday ended a 3-day supplication for the success of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. The prayer session that commenced on Tuesday and ended on Thursday is part of the divine mandate given to the group to intercede for Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari. NIFROP National […]
Sylva, China envoy reinstate commitment to Nigeria-China relationship
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, CUI Jianchun and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources for Nigeria, Chief Timipre Sylva, have met at the Minister’s office at the NNPC Towers, Abuja. A statement signed Thursday in Abuja by the Special Assistant to the minister, Garba Deen Mohammed, said the two top officials agreed on excellent relations […]
Nigeria trains Gambia meteorological technicians, Sirika promises more support
The Federal Government will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians. This is to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of middle level […]
Understanding the DG Alert Mantra in NYSC
By Thomas Uzah In 1964, the then American President, Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson in a pithy address to the International Labour Press Association glorified the place of the worker in public life; “You are a part of the conscience of our society. You are always goading. You are never satisfied with the job that is […]
A case for NYSC and the Nigerian youths
By Charles Ibekwe Nigeria’s national parliament is not expected to function like a house of comedians. It ought to be a serious chamber and a progressive think-tank for Nigerians. It is supposed to be populated by men/ women of integrity, foresight and very knowledgeable legislators mandated to make good legislations for the progress and development […]
Disregard Bill seeking to scrap NYSC, youth group tells NASS
Some Nigerian youths have urged the leadership of the National Assembly leader to ignore the Bill seeking to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing it as “obnoxious”. The Concerned Nigerian Youth (CNY) said discontinuing the scheme will jeopardise the chances of a greater and united Nigeria as the opportunities acculturation will be totally […]
Scraping NYSC: Group describes Bill evil against Nigerian youths
The Bill to amend the 1999 constitution to discontinue the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is an evil plot against Nigerian youths and not in the interest of the nation, a civil society group has said. Kicking against the move, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) said the purveyors of conflict […]
NYSC at 48: Giant and commendable feats of an institution
By Atim Atedze The National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC) has come of age so much so that the institution’s gains cannot be quantified in the country’s socio-economic life. So much has been written and said about the scheme regarding its contribution to the country’s socio-economic development. And this is where it stands in commemoration […]
Reflecting on Buratai Days and Nigerian Army’s Fiscal Policies on Troops Welfare
By Idoko Ainoko Wonders, as they say, shall never come to an end. I was taken aback when I stumbled on a news item on Sahara Reporters alleging that the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, during his time in office entitlements under the Uniform and Boots Allowance and Scarce Skills […]