Correctional Service

National Assembly

Nigerian Senate seeks prosecution of officials behind incarceration of minors

June 16, 2022

Presidency: Ex-Governors Dariye, Nyame pardon will not derail anti-corruption war

April 21, 2022

The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Police refute claim of attack on minister’s convoy

February 15, 2022

The issue was raised on Wednesday when the Comptroller General of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Mr Haliru Nababa, appeared before the committee members to defend the 2022 budget of the Correctional Service.

Senate moves to increase daily cost of feeding prisoners

October 28, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that the action of the former Senate President, Bukoka Saraki, has been hindering the agency from probing him.

EFCC arraigns two for impersonating Anthony Joshua

October 12, 2021

TODAY.NG Online Newspaper

One feared killed as gunmen invade church, abduct three worshippers

September 19, 2021

The newly appointed acting Chief Judge of Enugu State, Raymond Ozoemena, has said the judiciary would uphold all measures to protect human rights in the state.

Enugu chief judge pledges protection of human rights

September 18, 2021

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who disclosed this also stated that the timely, strategic and aggressive approach adopted by the Federal Government at the out break of COVID-19 pandemic last year has been acknowledged as successful strides that have positively impacted on the lives of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres.

Minister: Security operatives on trail of escaped inmates in Kogi

September 13, 2021

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas celebration and urged everyone to adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols.

Sokoto governor hails President Buhari over appointments

July 19, 2021

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who disclosed this also stated that the timely, strategic and aggressive approach adopted by the Federal Government at the out break of COVID-19 pandemic last year has been acknowledged as successful strides that have positively impacted on the lives of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres.

Minister advocates women inclusion in paramilitary services

July 16, 2021

MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

MURIC laments over ‘lopsided nature’ of recruitment in paramilitary organisations

July 2, 2021

The Imo state police command, yesterday said that it has arrested two suspected inmates of Owerri Correctional Center, believed to be among the over 1,800 inmates who escaped when the “unknown gunmen” attacked the Correctional facility last month.

Two Imo ‘prison inmates’ arrested with AK47 rifle

May 11, 2021

At a press conference in Gusau on Sunday, the Commissioner of police, Abutu Yaro, said that the command also recovered 200 rustled cows following its steadfastness in crime fighting.

CP: Four operatives sustained injuries in Imo gun battle

May 7, 2021

TODAY.NG Online Newspaper

NAOWA donates to inmates of Kaduna Correctional centre

May 4, 2021

Interim Controller-General, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), John Mrabure, has charged officers of the service to strengthen security-watch over custodial centres across the country.

Jailbreaks: Nigerian Army to train NCoS armed squad

April 14, 2021