President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,150 Nigerian youths into four key paramilitary agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The breakdown is as follows ¹:
- Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): 10,000 personnel
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): 10,000 personnel
- Nigerian Correctional Service: 5,150 personnel
- Federal Fire Service (FFS): 5,000 personnel
- CDCFIB Secretariat: 209 personnel

The recruitment process will be transparent and merit-based, with applications opening on June 13, 2025, and remaining active for three weeks. This move aims to strengthen national security, improve service delivery, and tackle unemployment by creating thousands of jobs for Nigerian youths ¹.

To ensure the subordinate and constituent benefits from this recruitment, citizens can:
- Monitor the recruitment process: Ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process
- Provide support: Offer guidance and resources to applicants from their constituencies
- Demand accountability: Hold leaders accountable for the effective implementation of the recruitment process

PASTOR ODUMEJE WARNS UNIVERSITY NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO STOP STUDYING THESE 5 "USELESS" COURSES

Nigerian youths seeking admission into universities have been strongly advised by popular Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Pastor Odumeje or “indaboski” to avoid studying certain courses he described as useless..
“These are useless courses. What are you doing with them?” he asked, urging prospective students to rethink their choice of study to avoid wasting time and resources.
Pastor Odumeje is well-known across Nigeria for his dramatic and unconventional style of preaching and miracle performances. His bold and sometimes controversial statements often attract significant public attention, making him one of the most talked-about religious figures in the country. Beyond his spiritual influence, he recently declared his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election, promising a new era of digital and modern governance if elected.
In a viral video shared on social media on Monday, June 2, 2025, Pastor Odumeje addressed university admission seekers, warning them against choosing certain academic courses. He singled out political science, history, microbiology, library information science, and sociology as courses that offer little value, especially for students from poor backgrounds. “All these poor people, if your father does not have any connection in politics or government, don’t go to school and begin to study political science, history, microbiology and sociology. These are useless courses. What are you doing with them?” he stated emphatically.
According to the cleric, pursuing these courses is a waste of time and money that could instead be invested in learning practical skills like barbing. He argued that education should translate into wealth and meaningful opportunities, implying that these “useless” courses contribute to unemployment challenges in Nigeria. “Only meaningful courses can make education a blessing in the family,” he added, stressing that his role as a prophet includes guiding young people to make decisions that will positively impact their futures.

Lagos Courts Jail 15 Foreigners for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of

11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justices Yellim Bogoro and A. O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The convicts were arraigned on Friday, May 30, 2025, on separate charges bordering on possession of fraudulent documents.

The convicts are: Winnie De Jesus, Kayceelynn Remorin, Irish Chna, Darwisa Esmael, Kimberly Nisperos, Savien Cire Renovilla, Zeng Zerong and Guo Bin,

Others are: Jessa Sanchi, Jhena Sarmiento, Rain Torida, Rex Jose Dilag (aka Madison), Tan Soon Kar, Fernando Fu Fang and Beverlyin Gumayo (aka Veb Sumayo.)

One of the counts reads: "That you, WINNIE DE JESUS & GENTING INTERNATIONAL Co. LTD, sometime in December 2024, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, willfully caused to be accessed, computer systems organized to seriously destabilize and destroy the fundamental economic and social structure of Nigeria

when you procured/employed Nigerian youths for identity theft and to hold themselves out as persons of foreign nationality, with the intent to gain a financial advantage for yourselves and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 (As amended 2024) and Section 2(3) (d) of the Terrorism (Prevention,

Prohibition) Act, 2022".

Another count reads: “ That you, KAYCEELYN REMORIN and GENTING INTERNATIONAL CO. LIMITED, on or about the 18th of December 2024 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court willfully caused to be accessed, computer systems organised to seriously destabilise the economic and social structure of Nigeria (which prohibits and prevents cyber and related crimes) when you procured/employed Nigerian youths for identity theft and to hold themselves out as persons of foreign nationality, with the intent to gain financial advantage for yourselves and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 and 27 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 (As Amended, 2024)".

They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges preferred against them.

In view of their pleas, the prosecution counsel, N.K.Ukoha, T.J.Banjo and N.C. Mutfwang, respectively, requested that the defendants be convicted as charged.

The Judges, consequently, convicted and sentenced the defendants to one year imprisonment each, with a fine of N1,000,000.00( One Million Naira).

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, was ordered to ensure that the convicts are repatriated to their countries of origin within seven days upon completion of their sentences.

The Judges also ordered that the devices recovered from the convicts be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Youths Demand Economic and Political Inclusion at Channels Youth Forum

As President Bola Tinubu marked his second year in office, the spotlight shifted to the voices of young Nigerians at the 2025 Channels Youth Forum, held on Thursday, May 29. The live broadcast brought together youth leaders, policy experts, and top government officials to discuss the most urgent issues affecting Nigeria’s youth.

With the theme “Pressing Issues Affecting Nigeria’s Youth,” the forum addressed key challenges in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and the creative sector, among others.

Distinguished panelists included Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande, and Minister of State for Industry John Enoh. They shared insights into ongoing government initiatives aimed at empowering young Nigerians economically and politically.

The forum echoed a clear message: Nigerian youths are ready to lead, contribute, and thrive—what they need are real opportunities, access, and inclusive policies.

Missing or Japa? Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of 300-Level Law Student



Social media is buzzing over the mysterious disappearance of a 300-level law student who was reported missing two days ago. What initially sparked panic and fear has now taken an unexpected twist, as fresh rumors allege that the student may have quietly “japa’d” — a popular Nigerian slang for relocating abroad — without informing even her family.

Friends and classmates had raised alarm over her sudden absence, prompting a search and growing concern online. However, recent unconfirmed reports suggest that she may have deliberately left the country for greener pastures, cutting off communication in the process.

The story has triggered mixed reactions, with some criticizing her for the secrecy, while others defend her right to seek a better future on her own terms. As the rumors swirl, many are still waiting for official confirmation or a statement from her family.

This incident highlights the growing desperation among Nigerian youths to escape harsh economic realities — and the lengths some are willing to go.

#Japa #MissingStudent #TrendingNow #LawStudentDrama

update from EFCC : Court Jails 12 Filipinos for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos

Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, convicted and sentenced twelve Filipinos to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.

The convicts are: Anjeanette Topacio, Gladys Joy Mag-Iba, Jean Calago, Shairah Mae Reyes, Roseann Gonzales, Lari Jane Tayag, Mary Grace De La Cruz, Krystel Aquilesca, Jonilyn Agulto, Paizza Camara, Vivian Pionella and Jonalyn Mendoza

They were arraigned on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate charges of possession of fraudulent documents.

One of the counts reads: “That you, Anjeanette Topacio, sometime in December 2024, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, willfully caused to be accessed, computer systems organized to seriously destabilize and destroy the fundamental economic and social structure of Nigeria when you procured/employed Nigerian youths for identity theft and to hold themselves out as persons of foreign nationality, with the intent to gain a financial advantage for yourselves and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 (As amended 2024) and Section 2(3)(d) of the Terrorism (Prevention, Prohibition) Act, 2022.”

Another charge reads: “That you, Shairah May Reyes, sometime in December 2024, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honorable court, had in your possession a document containing false pretense, printed from your Telegram, wherein you posed to be a lady, living in the UK , which representation you knew to be false, thereby committed an offence, contrary to Section 6 (8c) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act.”

They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them.

In view of their pleas, the prosecution counsel, N.K.Ukoha and H.U. Kofarnaisa, respectively requested that the court convict the defendants as charged, in accordance with the plea bargain they had entered into with the Commission.

Justice Bogoro convicted and sentenced the defendants to one year imprisonment each, with a fine of N1,000,000.00( One Million Naira).

The judge also ordered the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, to ensure that the convicts are repatriated to their country of origin within seven days upon completion of their sentences.

The devices recovered from the defendants were also ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.