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Corps Member, Nathaniel, Not Assaulted By Army Personal Rather Rescued – NYSC

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3 years ago

January 15, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has revealed that, the story making rounds on the social media concerning Corps Member Abel Tardoo Nathaniel, serving in Ondo State, who had embarked on a twenty four days trek, from Ondo State to Federal Capital Territory, Abuja assaulted by Army personnel.

The Scheme said that no Army Personal assaulted the Corps Member but was rescued from harm and taken to the NYSC Clinic for immediate medical attention, urging reporters to always cross check with the Scheme for facts before filing reports.

Giving the details of the story in a Press Statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the NYSC’s image maker, Eddy Megwa, confirmed that no military personnel assaulted him.

According to the statement, the attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to the above story making the rounds on the social media concerning Corps Member Abel Tardoo Nathaniel, serving in Ondo State, who had embarked on a twenty — four day trek, from Ondo State to Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“He wore NYSC fez cap, white t-shirt and a pair of white shorts, won only during orientation course. His dressing was very unusual, as he clutched in one hand National Flag, and in the other, a placard with an inscription FEARLESS.

“To put issues in proper perspective, the Corps Member, in violation of the laid down rules of the National Youth Service Corps concerning inter-state journeys, embarked on a visit outside his state of Service, hence, absenting himself from duty at his place of primary assignment, as well as Community Development Service, without due authorisation.

“In addition to the foregoing infraction, the State Coordinator never granted him permission to travel out of his state of Service which should have preceded the journey.

“More worrisome was embarking on a trek to Abuja, without sparing a thought for the hazardous nature of the trip. The Scheme just rescued him from harm as loco parentis.

“The State Coordinator, NYSC Ondo State had earlier raised alarm on the disappearance of Nathaniel who had severed communication with his mother and relatives, as calls put to his phone were all unanswered for three weeks which caused the mother and relatives serious anxiety.

“It is appropriate to state that no military personnel was out to assault him. Rather, he was rescued and taken to the NYSC Clinic for immediate medical attention, after which he was handed over to his highly elated mother, who expressed deep appreciation to the Scheme.

“It is advisable for reporters to always cross check with the Scheme for facts before filing their reports in order to guard against sensationalism, or serving the public outright falsehood.”

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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