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CSO lauds DSS for clearing air on Gov. Mbah’s NYSC Certificate
..Demands open apology for Enugu people
A civil society organisation, Enugu Good Governance Group, E-3G, has applauded the Department of State Services, DSS, for clearing the air on the discharge certificate controversy between the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.
The group urged Mbah to pursue his N20 billion lawsuit against the NYSC for alleged conspiracy, deceit, and misrepresentation of facts, even as it also demanded an unreserved public apology by the NYSC to the people of Enugu State for wilful defamation of the state’s number one citizen. According to E-3G, the agency’s “ineptitude, shoddy investigation, cover-up, and compromise,” by implication impinged on the reputation of the whole state.
In a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Odinaka Okechukwu, the group described the NYSC as a metaphor for rots in the nation’s public institutions, wondering how many ordinary Nigerians might have had their prospects truncated by the agency’s alleged negligence, poor record keeping, and lack of accountability.
Recall that DSS investigation into the certificate saga as rendered in the statement on oath and evidence adduced by its subpoenaed witness, Mr. Yahaya Isa Mohammed, before the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, showed Mbah’s initial file with the NYSC got missing at some point prompting the agency to start using a temporary file for him.
The DSS averred that in NYSC’s response to Mbah’s application for deferment of his service to enable him return to the Nigerian Law School for his Bar Final programme, the file number was LA/10/1532, while in their response to his request, the file number was LA/01/1532/T, with ‘T’ standing for temporary file.
Mohammed stated: “The difference in Mbah’s certificate number compared to others that were mobilised at the same time, is due to the inability of NYSC to trace the initial file where the first certificate A678 was.
“From the documents presented by NYSC regarding certificate numbers, about twelve (12) certificate numbers (A808297-A808308) which includes that of Mbah, remained unaccounted for in the eight (8) series by the NYSC.
“The NYSC did not do a thorough job before concluding that the certificate Mbah presented is fake.
“The Director, Corps Certification, failed to exploit all available avenue to ensure that due diligence was done before issuing statement on the matter.
“Upon insistence by the Service (DSS) for the NYSC to check their records properly, it was discovered that ‘8-Series’ certificates were issued to some Corps members, who served in Lagos State as Dr. Peter Mbah, contrary to the agency’s earlier claim that ‘8-Series’ certificates were not issued in Lagos State.
“Contrary to NYSC’s claim that its certificates series were state-based, all certificate series including the “8-Series” were issued in all the states of the federation.
“The NYSC did not have a proper record, thus resulting in the misplacement of Mbah’s initial file by NYSC and the use of temporary file for him as well as its inability to trace whom or which State(s) twelve (12) of its certificates (A808297 to A808308) were issued.”
The DSS also wondered why the NYSC would claim that Mbah’s supposed ‘6-Series’ certificate was part of the certificates shredded or destroyed by it in the past, and still claim that he did not serve, stating categorically that ‘the failure of the NYSC to maintain a proper record keeping system was the cause of its inability to trace Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s initial certificate.
For the Enugu CSO, the NYSC as recommended by the DSS should retract its letters disclaiming Mbah’s discharge certificate as well as explain how 12 certificates with serial numbers A808297 to A808308 were still unaccounted for and also trace the said certificates.
The group, therefore, threatened to mobilise the people of Enugu State to file a class action against the NYSC if the agency fails to apologise accordingly.
Gunmen on Thursday night ambushed and beheaded a 30-year-old man, Elisha Abbas Saku, at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10 pm when the gunmen stormed the community, throwing residents into panic and confusion.
A statement issued on Friday by the Irigwe Youth Movement described the killing as a brutal ambush.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Yonkpa, who signed the statement, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul while calling for divine comfort for the entire Irigwe Nation.
“Yesterday night, 16th April 2026, gunmen ambushed and beheaded Mr. Elisha Abbas Saku, 30 years old, at Riwhie-Chwo, Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State,” the report stated. “May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort the entire Irigwe Nation.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday.
According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process.
At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.
JAMB emphasised that the UTME exercise is still ongoing, adding that additional batches of results will be released progressively as marking and processing continue.
The Board also issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate or falsify results.
It cautioned candidates against altering SMS messages received from its official platforms to misrepresent their scores to others, including parents and guardians.
JAMB Releases Results of 632,788 Candidates from Day One of the 2026 UTME
The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019…
— Fabian Benjamin (@FabianB58246501) April 17, 2026
Describing such actions as a serious criminal offence, JAMB disclosed that it has already taken action against offenders. “Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement revealed.
The Board reiterated that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face the full weight of the law.
JAMB urged candidates to adhere strictly to official channels and maintain integrity throughout the examination process, as it continues efforts to ensure a credible and transparent admissions system in Nigeria.
The Arewa APC Forum, Kano State chapter, has announced the withdrawal of its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing concerns over governance and leadership direction.
In a statement dated April 17, 2026, the forum said its decision followed “extensive consultations and careful reflection” on the state of affairs at the federal level.
The group stated that it could no longer, “in good conscience,” continue to support the current administration, which it criticised over alleged issues including nepotism, incompetence, and corruption.
“We believe that leadership must inspire confidence, uphold fairness, and demonstrate a sincere commitment to national unity, institutional integrity, and responsible governance,” the statement read.
It added that where such values are persistently undermined, “silence becomes complicity.”
The forum further declared that its confidence in the current political direction has been withdrawn, urging its members to align with this position in future political engagements.
The statement was signed by Sallah Hakilu Kibiya, chairman of the forum in Kano State.
The development signals potential cracks within support structures linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in the northern region, as political alignments begin to shift ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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