By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has identified key areas for reform, focusing on vulnerable populations, rehabilitation and reintegration. The Chairperson of the panel, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said this while briefing the media at the end ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged to decongest custodial centres, as part of a comprehensive reform plan to transform the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Tunji-Ojo made the pledge at the second public hearing of an Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violationsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised a total of 74 terrorists, apprehended 130 suspects and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in various operations from March 5 to March 13. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing militaryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Many inmates in custodial centres are reportedly facing death from hunger due to poor feeding and rampant food racketeering. This was made known on Thursday in Abuja by Dr Uju Agomoh, the Secretary of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the NigeriaContinue Reading
Aisha Ahmed Jigawa Government has allocated N3.4 billion annually to support the 9,974 security guards it recruited under its Safe School Initiative. Gov. Umar Namadi made this known on Thursday while speaking at the graduation of the first batch of the guards trained at the NYSC permanent site in Panisau.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, has reiterated the commitment of the ministry to achieving a holistic reform of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Ajani stated this during the second public hearing of the independent investigative panel to address the alleged corruption, abuse of power,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are crucial in driving reforms in Nigeria’s correctional centres, an independent investigative panel scribe has said. Dr Uju Agomoh, the Secretary, Independent Investigative Panel of Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture, Cruel Inhumane and Degrading Treatments against Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS),Continue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between March 17 and March 20. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the advice inContinue Reading
Bandits By Mohammed Tijjani The Troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on Tuesday, ambushed bandits and neutralised three of them, off the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna. Yahaya said, “InContinue Reading
Prisoners By Naomi Sharang The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), on Wednesday, said that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This represents a 2.73 per cent increase or addition of 98 prisoners within six months. The Acting Controller-GeneralContinue Reading
