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flag Nigerian service corps member's certificate withheld due to missed biometric check, not for criticizing government.

flag The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria clarified that corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye's (Raye) certificate was withheld due to her failure to attend a mandatory biometric clearance in April 2025, not because of her critical remarks about the government. flag NYSC stated that her service year was extended by two months according to their bye-laws. flag Despite NYSC's claim of non-political motivation, human rights groups and activists like Femi Falana and Omoyele Sowore have condemned the decision, calling for her certificate to be released and criticizing the NYSC for suppressing free speech.

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