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Freedom of Expression or Misuse of Privilege? A Deeper Examination

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  By:Sulaimon Taiwo kamaldeen The recent incident involving a serving corps member in Lagos, who was filmed tearfully expressing her despair over the escalating cost of living, has ignited a multitude of discussions across various platforms. This situation escalated when officials from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allegedly requested that she remove the video. As is often the case in matters of public discourse, many rushed to her defense, citing her right to free speech and framing her actions as a brave act of activism. However, it warrants a thorough examination: does freedom of expression truly justify labeling the nation’s president as "terrible," particularly while donning the uniform of a national service scheme? To fully understand the gravity of this situation, one must recognize the core objectives of the NYSC, which was established to foster a sense of patriotism and discipline among Nigerian youths. According to the NYSC Act of 2004, one of the primary ...

NAPADS UNVEILS NEW SRC MEMBERS FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

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By: NAPADS Press The National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPADS), The Polytechnic, Ibadan chapter, has released the list of newly elected Students Representative Council (SRC) members for the 2024/2025 academic session. This announcement was made on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The released document aims to familiarize Public Administration students with their representatives, promoting a sense of community and shared purpose. Following the in-house election, Mulero Olumide, an HND 2 Full-Time student, emerged as the Speaker. Other positions were distributed among students from various levels and programs within the department. The elected members include: Deputy Speaker : Okeowo Anuoluwapo Deborah (ND 2 FT) Clerk : Yusuf Mustapha Olamide (HND 1 PT) Chief Whip : Samuel Bamigbola (ND 2 PT) Majority Leader 1 : Shotinrin Taiwo Peter (ND 2 FT) Majority Leader 2 : Akinlade Ibrahim Olatunde (ND 1 FT) Members :   Muraina Kausara Olawunmi (HND 2 FT)   Odusola Oluwatu...