NYSC suspends biometric clearance, CDS over planned protest

The National Youth Service Corps,( NYSC) has suspended the biometric clearance and the weekly Community Development Services for corps members nationwide. The corps noted that this was necessary in view of the planned protest billed to hold between August 1-10, 2024. This was disclosed in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors and

Government officials panic over planned nationwide protest

Bola Ahmed Tinubu's worried face

Amidst increasing hardship, some Nigerian youths are planning nationwide protests from August 1-10, 2024. The protest, gaining momentum in the North and other regions, aims to draw attention to the plight of citizens. Since Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s  administration abolished the fuel subsidy in May 2023, the country has faced economic hardship, prompting calls for policy