43 h. ago Nigeria’s Correctional centres: Reformatory or training ground for criminals?

…Prisons overpopulated by awaiting trial inmates …Delayed judgment impinges on inmates’ rights, freedom …Nigeria must draw lessons from Finnish justice read more Nigeria’s Correctional centres: Reformatory or training ground for criminals?

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6 d. ago Christian Association urges shift in northern schools’ religious studies

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has called for a narrative shift to correct misconceptions surrounding Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in schools in northern Nigeria. Rev. Hayab lamented that CRS has for too long […] The post Christian Association urges shift in northern schools’ religious studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Super Eagles Winger Chukwueze Seals Transfer Deal With Fulham

Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has completed a move to Premier League side Fulham. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on Monday, writing, “Samu Chukwueze to Fulham, here we go! Deal agreed on initial loan with buy option clause not mandatory. “Total package could reach fee over €25/26m, he’s now at Fulham training ground after […]

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Sets 100% Performance Target Pacts With NSCDC, Other Paramilitary Heads

The federal government has signed new performance bonds with the heads of key paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, tasking them to aim for nothing short of 100 percent efficiency in service delivery. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, yesterday led the signing ceremony with the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester […]

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1 week ago Garnacho Arrives At Chelsea As £40m Move From Man United Moves Closer

Garnacho was at Chelsea's training ground in Cobham, southwest of London, on Friday to undergo a medical and finalise terms. The post Garnacho Arrives At Chelsea As £40m Move From Man United Moves Closer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Peter Ameh Warns Against Prison Voting, Urges Prioritisation Of Diaspora Voting, Electoral Reforms In Nigeria

Former National Chairman Of The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, Has Warned Against Proposals To Allow Inmates To Participate In Nigeria’s Elections, Cautioning That It Could Create “A New Criminal Hub For Electoral Malpractices.” Speaking On The Weekend Show Over The Weekend, Ameh Noted That The Current Conditions In Nigeria’s Correctional Centres Make Inmates […] The post Peter Ameh Warns Against Prison Voting, Urges Prioritisation Of Diaspora Voting, Electoral Reforms In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Correctional services authorities warn officers as jailbreaks leave 4,600 inmates at large

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has issued a stern warning to its personnel, declaring that officers found negligent in their read more Correctional services authorities warn officers as jailbreaks leave 4,600 inmates at large

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: NCoS Promotes 30 Senior Officers To Assistant Controller

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has elevated thirty senior officers to the rank of Assistant Controller-General of Corrections (ACG) in a ceremony held at the Service’s National Headquarters in Abuja. Controller-General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, who decorated the officers, hailed their “dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment” to the Service. He stressed that the […]

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3 w. ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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3 w. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State, escaped on Tuesday after attacking personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The NCoS spokesman, Abubakar Umar, confirmed the jailbreak in a statement issued by the Service. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to […] The post Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs

Tribune Online CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says nearly two million Nigerians have applied for just 30,000 job openings in the country’s paramilitary agencies. CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB

Tribune Online Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says nearly two million Nigerians have applied for just 30,000 job openings in the country’s paramilitary agencies. Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB Tribune Online

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