By Emmanuel Oloniruha No fewer than 13 inmates are to regain their freedom from the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre on Monday, following the intervention of the Sunday and Omoikhere Orianran Foundation (SOOF). The release followed the payment of court-ordered fines and compensation by the foundation toContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags ofContinue Reading
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding education beyond boundaries, just as 56 inmates from correctional centres nationwide prepare to graduate at its 15th convocation ceremony.Continue Reading
NIOB, firm to train 1000 inmates, artisansContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government has commended inmates of the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre for their commitment to reformatory skill acquisition which is aimed at their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the commendation during a visit to Kuje custodialContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government will accelerate the judicial process towards the speedy trials of inmates awaiting trial. Tunji-Ojo said this on Wednesday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. He said government wasContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has launched an initiative aimed at reducing prison congestion and promoting access to justice for indigent inmates in Nigeria. The initiative, named, “Reforming Pre-trial Detention in Nigeria Project,” was introduced by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Abagi. She madeContinue Reading
Olukayode Babalola Wise Women With Initiative (WWWI), a non-governmental organisation, on Sunday donated toiletries and foodstuffs to 43 women inmates in Keffi Old Medium Security Custodial Centre. Mrs Chinyere Francis, Founder and President of the NGO, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
