The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. As part of the reforms, the Council directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth to amend the NYSC Act and its regulations to reflect all the approved measures, paving the way for the immediate implementation of the new framework....

…Urges Crackdown on Terrorist Sponsors The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticisms over the country’s worsening insecurity, saying the President has fulfilled his responsibility by issuing directives to the military. Speaking at the US–Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, D.C., on June 23, Adeboye said Nigerians should not expect the Commander-in-Chief to personally participate...

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has sacked all advisers, including the deputy chief of staff and principal private secretary. A statement on Monday issued by the governor’s deputy chief press secretary, Mashood Agboola explained that they were relieved of their appointments as a result of minor cabinet reshuffle. “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a minor cabinet shake-up involving all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants. “The decision was meant to...