The National Youth Service Corps has warned of sanctions against institutions uploading unqualified individuals as corps members.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a threat of sanctions to institutions found uploading unqualified persons as prospective corps members. This measure aims to maintain the integrity of the national service program. No further details on specific institutions or timelines were provided in the announcement.
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President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday in Varces, Isère, the creation of a voluntary and purely military national service lasting ten months for young adults aged 18 to 25. This program, launching in summer 2026 with 3,000 volunteers, aims to bolster the armed forces amid Russian threats. It enjoys broad approval from 80% of French people according to an Odoxa poll for Le Figaro.
The National Youth Service Corps has sanctioned corps members in Sokoto state for misconduct.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps mobilisation. This decision responds to the growing number of graduates seeking participation in the programme.
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria has launched an investigation into allegations that one of its operatives defiled a minor. The agency confirmed the arrest of the staff member accused of abducting and marrying the teenager.
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The National Opposition Movement has urged President Tinubu to immediately suspend a new tax regime set for January 2026, arguing it will exacerbate hardships for poor Nigerians amid rising poverty and insecurity. Speaking in Abuja, the group described the policy as an assault on ordinary citizens' livelihoods. They called for nationwide consultations and protections for vulnerable groups.
Dr. Wale Akinwunmi, a prominent figure, has urged students to steer clear of social vices and examination misconducts. His warning emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in academic pursuits.
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Национальный избирательный совет Эфиопии (NEBE) выступил с суровым предупреждением о возможности отмены выборов в отдельных избирательных округах из-за принуждения граждан к регистрации для участия в седьмых всеобщих выборах. Совет отметил случаи нарушения избирательного законодательства, включая несанкционированные поквартирные обходы и угрозы ограничения доступа к услугам. Ведомство потребовало от властей немедленно прекратить подобную практику.