Tinubu Appoints Brigadier-General As NYSC DG

Tinubu Appoints New NYSC DG as Former Boss Regains Freedom 🇳🇬

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). His appointment has sparked celebrations in Osun State, particularly in his hometown, Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, where he is regarded as a distinguished son.

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Olakunle, who previously served as Chief of Staff to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, is expected to introduce key reforms to the NYSC program. His appointment takes immediate effect.

Ex-NYSC DG Freed After 22 Days in Captivity

Meanwhile, former NYSC DG, Maharazu Tsiga, has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in captivity.

A source confirmed that Tsiga was released on Friday night and is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons.

Tsiga was abducted on February 6, 2025, from his residence in Tsiga village, Bakori LGA, Katsina State. The gunmen, led by notorious bandit kingpin Babaro, had initially demanded ₦250 million ransom, though it remains unclear if any payment was made.

During the attack, one person was killed, two others were injured, and one of the assailants was mistakenly shot dead by his own gang. Over 100 attackers stormed the area, looting homes before taking Tsiga away.

Authorities have yet to comment on the circumstances of his release.

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