JAMB Warns Universities Against Issuing Admission Letters, Says Only Board Can Issue Official Documents
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria against issuing admission letters to candidates, insisting that the responsibility rests exclusively with the examination body. The…
Mother Reveals N6m Ransom Paid to Free Abducted NYSC Member in Imo
A mother of one of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha expressway has revealed that N6 million ransom was paid to secure her son’s release. The woman, who spoke in an interview with News Central Television on…
Former NYSC DG Peter Obasa Dies At 81
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, has died at the age of 81. Obasa reportedly died on Monday, September 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy tied to the early development and administration of…
Abductors Demand N950m Ransom for 19 NYSC Members Kidnapped in Imo
Gunmen who abducted 19 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their respective orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states have reportedly demanded a total ransom of N950 million for their…
Gunmen Demand ₦1 Billion Ransom for 20 Kidnapped NYSC Prospective Corps Members, Give Parents 24-Hour Ultimatum
Gunmen who abducted 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have reportedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to their parents to pay a ransom of ₦1 billion for their release, threatening to harm the victims if their demands are not…
Suspected Kidnappers Holding NYSC Members Traced to Forest Camp in Imo, Police Deploy Drones
Suspected kidnappers believed to be holding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway have been traced to a forest hideout in Imo State, following drone surveillance and intelligence-led…
19 Prospective NYSC Members Abducted in Imo as Kidnappers Demand ₦50m Ransom Each, Parents Beg Tinubu for Help
The abduction of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State has sparked outrage, with kidnappers reportedly demanding ₦50 million for each victim and threatening their lives. Worried parents,…
20 Abducted NYSC Members: Kidnappers Slash Ransom From N1bn to N100m as Victims Are Beaten
Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N50 million to N5 million per victim. The reduction means the total ransom being…
20 Prospective NYSC Corps Members Abducted in Imo Regain Freedom After Seven Days
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. The graduates were kidnapped on October 1, 2026,…
