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NYSC Vows To Ensure Disease Outbreak-free Environment

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2 years ago

June 1, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has vowed that it would do everything possible to ensure clean environments so as to prevent disease outbreaks across the country.

The state Coordinator of NYSC in Bauchi state, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu made the vow on Saturday in Bauchi while carrying out environmental sanitation exercise at a popular Muda Lawal market.

Yakubu, who affirmed that a clean environment is a healthy one, said that the NYSC always inculcates the spirit of cleanliness in all corps members who later in turn stepped it down to the people in their various places of primary assignment.

She said the NYSC in Bauchi state was in collaboration with the state Environmental Protection Agency to ensure a more clean environment.

The NYSC boss pledged that the scheme would continue to partner with any organisation willing to prevent outbreak of diseases by ensuring a clean environment in the state.

“We know that refuse would be higher around this place and that is why we chose to do our exercise here in Muda Lawal market in collaboration with the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency.

“This exercise is to encourage the people of the state to embrace cleanliness as well as the corps members, even those at the local governments and all NYSC officials to organise such exercises in order to keep our environment very clean.

“The exercise also teaches the corps members to always keep their residence clean and those posted to schools should also organise such exercises so that the children coming up would also learn to keep their environment clean,” she said.

Also speaking, Dr Mahmood Bose, the Director General, Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), said that NYSC had recognized the need for environmental sanitation and hygiene, hence its collaboration with the agency.

The DG, who said that BASEPA and NYSC have been collaborating to ensure a healthy environment, added that sanitation is something to be done frequently or on a weekly basis.

“If you look at our population and how we litter our environment, you will realise that this is something we should be doing frequently, like on a weekly basis.

“This is a special cleaning exercise going on in this market and the NYSC has been a good partner for us.

“This is not the first time we are doing it together. We identified this market due to its strategic location as we have perishables, food items and other consumables that are sold here in the market.

“I’m calling on the people of this market to give maximum cooperation and support for this exercise to succeed and I also urge them to sustain it,” he advised.

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Otuaro Felicitates Tompolo On Honorary Doctorate Award

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6 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University.

Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability.

He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, philanthropy, and devotion to humanitarian causes.

He added that his investments in youth empowerment stand as clear evidence of a man whose heart is truly with his people.

“Tompolo’s good heart, generosity, and love for humanity distinguish him as a leader of rare character,” Otuaro said.

The PAP Administrator commended E.K. Clark University for identifying and honouring a personality whose impact continues to resonate across the Niger Delta and beyond.

He urged other institutions to emulate such gestures that celebrate individuals advancing society through selfless service.

Dr Otuaro prayed for God’s continued guidance, long life, and strength for High Chief Ekpemupolo as he continues to serve the Niger Delta and Nigeria with dignity, wisdom, and compassion.

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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed Resigns

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6 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.

His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday.

The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

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Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warn Nigerians Against Fake Adverts

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7 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Police Service Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media and several unofficial websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commission described the publications as fake, warning that they were created by fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.

In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the PSC said it had not commenced any recruitment exercise.

“The general public is hereby informed that these publications are fake and entirely misleading.

“They are the handiwork of fraudsters attempting to exploit innocent citizens,” the Commission said.

It added that no recruitment portal had been opened by the Commission.

“There is currently no ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Police Service Commission has not opened any portal for such an exercise,” the statement added.

The PSC stressed that whenever recruitment begins, the announcement will be made strictly through authorised platforms.

According to the statement, official channels include advertisements in reputable national newspapers, announcements posted on the Commission’s verified website (www.psc.gov.ng), and formal press releases.

“We urge Nigerians to rely only on information published through these official channels.

“Any recruitment portal not listed on our website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police,” the commission said.

The PSC advised the public to ignore the fake recruitment claims to avoid falling victim to scams.

The PUNCH had reported that the Police Service Commission has cautioned Nigerians seeking a career in the Nigeria Police Force to beware of fake recruitment adverts circulating online, insisting that it has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise.