Police Partner NYSC For Corps Members Security

Police partner NYSC. The National Youth Service CPolice partner NYSCorps and the Nigeria Police Force have renewed their commitment to strenghten their cooperation aimed at improving the security of corps members across Nigeria.

According to a post from NYSC’s X handle on Tuesday, the pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

During the visit, Nafiu congratulated the Inspector-General on his appointment and commended the police for ongoing reforms within the force.

He stressed the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure the safety of corps members, particularly in orientation camps and host communities.

“The police have been instrumental to the success of NYSC activities and programmes since its inception,” Nafiu said.

He called for improved security around corps members and NYSC facilities nationwide.

“We appeal for maximum security for Corps Members and NYSC officials within and outside the Orientation Camps,” he added.

Nafiu also raised concerns about security as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, urging proactive protection for corps members and their property.

“We equally solicit for protection of corps members and their properties, including Corps Lodges, strengtfor as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections,” he said.

He explained that the NYSC Act exempts members of the armed forces and paramilitary agencies from national service and called for further engagement on the issue.

“I would like to interface with the Management of the Police Academy to enable the NYSC issue certificates of exemption to graduates of the institution as is statutory,” he said.

In his response, the IG assured the NYSC of continued cooperation and commitment to protecting corps members nationwide.

He said the police already maintain records of corps lodges across the country to enable swift response when necessary.

“The police would continue to secure the scheme,” the IG said.

Police Partner NYSC For Corps Members Security

He also described the request on exemption certificates as welcome and pledged stronger collaboration between both institutions.

“The issue of exemption certificates for graduates of the Nigeria Police Academy is a welcome development,” he said.

The inspector-general further assured all that the police would continue to work closely with the NYSC to enhance security and protect corps members throughout their service year.

JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres: UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide over technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB disclosed this in a statement signed by its public communication adviser, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday in Abuja.

Mr Benjamin, who issued warnings to several centres with minor operational challenges, said one centre in Lagos State had been barred permanently from participating in any of its examinations.

According to him, the mock UTME serves as an essential preparatory exercise designed to familiarise candidates with the CBT environment and enable JAMB to assess the operational readiness of accredited examination centres.

He explained that findings from its post-examination technical review revealed that some centres failed to meet the required standards.

“The exercise provides the board with the opportunity to evaluate facilities, identify technical shortcomings and ensure only centres that comply with operational benchmarks participate in the main UTME.”

Mr Benjamin added that the affected centres were sanctioned in line with the board’s commitment to safeguarding the credibility, integrity and smooth conduct of its examinations nationwide.

He urged candidates scheduled for the main UTME to remain calm, noting that necessary adjustments would be made to ensure no candidate was disadvantaged.

He added that some centres placed on warning were expected to address identified deficiencies immediately or risk further sanctions.

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He also reiterated the board’s zero-tolerance stance on technical failures capable of disrupting examinations and assured candidates of improved monitoring mechanisms ahead of the main UTME.

He advised candidates to continue printing their examination notification slips to confirm their examination dates, venues and time.

Chief Of The Naval Staff Delivers Lecture To Participants Of Welfare Course 10

Naval War College Nigeria. On Thursday 9 April 2026, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Admiralty Medal, delivered a lecture titled ‘The Chief of the Naval Staff Command Philosophy, Vision and Mission for the Nigerian Navy’ to the participants of Naval Warfare Course (NWC) 10 at the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN) Auditorium.

The aim of the lecture was to provide participants of NWC 10 with the opportunity to interact directly with the CNS, gain insights from his leadership experience and discuss salient issues affecting the Service.

The lecture highlighted Nigerian Navy (NN) strategic and institutional setting as defined by Nigeria’s maritime geography and domain. Nigeria possesses an extensive maritime space comprising a coastline of 420 nautical miles, approximately 84,000 square nautical miles Exclusive Economic Zone, an extended continental shelf of about 147,000 square nautical miles as well as an intricate network of inland waterways. According to the CNS, these constitute critical national assets that underpin national economic stability, energy security, food security, and regional connectivity. Within this framework, constitutional provisions and the national defence policies assign the NN a pivotal role in safeguarding maritime sovereignty, sea lines of communication and the protection of offshore and inland economic infrastructure.

The lecture also underscored the CNS’ command philosophy for the NN and the CNS’ strategic directive for the NN. The CNS stated that his strategic directive for the NN is designed to consolidate ongoing reforms, optimize fleet readiness and reinforce the NN’s role as a principal guarantor of maritime security and an enabler of Nigeria’s blue economy growth. He further noted that the Directive is aligned with the NN Strategic Plan 2021 – 2030 and the National Defence Policy, representing a continuation of NN’s structured transformation trajectory.

The CNS concluded his lecture by stating that the NN will continue to emplace appropriate strategies and demonstrate undaunting commitment towards ensuring the nation’s maritime area is safe and open for legitimate activities. This resolve is anchored on the fact that protection of the maritime domain is NN’s statutory responsibility coupled with Nigeria’s commitment to leverage the Blue Economy for economic prosperity.

Chief Of The Naval Staff

The lessons drawn from the CNS’ lecture for participants of NWC 10 as future operational level commanders; include need to exercise decisive actions in line with stated intent, rules of engagement and applicable legal frameworks. The need to cultivate professional relationships, promote information sharing as well as exercise sound judgement within clearly defined legal and doctrinal boundaries was also highlighted.

Others include strict adherence to lawful and professional conduct, as well as structured feedback loops, doctrinal adaptation, and strategic relevance in a dynamic threat environment.