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NYSC urges 898 corps members to shun criminality

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream 11 corps members posted to Borno to shun any form of criminality during their service year.

The State’s NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Nura Umar, made the call on Tuesday during the swearing-in of 898 corps members posted to the state but deployed to Katsina State for their three-week orientation programme.

He explained that out of the 898 corps members, 467 were males while 431 were females.

According to him, by shunning criminality during their service, it is a clear indication that they are willing to protect their image, that of their families and also the country in general.

Umar said, “You should understand that by engaging in criminal activities during the one-year period, especially drug abuse, cultism and other vices, it shows you are irresponsible.

“With such a behaviour, it means you are not going to be the kind of leaders we expect to also have in the future. Hence, you must be a good ambassador of your family and the scheme.

“I am calling on you to give more attention to the skill acquisition programme you are expected to be engaged in, during the period so that at the end of your service you will be able to be self-reliant, “he said.

He assured the corps members that at the end of the three weeks course, none of them is going to be posted to areas with security threats.

According to him, NYSC is in active collaboration with all the security agencies to safeguard the lives and property of corps members.

He called on them to be committed to their duties and that they should also respect the culture, tradition and religion of their host communities.

Umar urged them to take maximum advantage of the exercise to foster national unity, socio-cultural integration and peaceful coexistence. (NAN)

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TCN Acknowledges 7th Grid Collapse in 2024

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.

Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.

An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.

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Jigawa Tanker Tragedy: Shettima, First Lady Mourn Victims, Pledge Federal Support

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.

Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.

In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.

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Nigeria Customs Intercepts Arms, Ammunition Worth N9.5bn Over Six Years

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.

Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.

In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.

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