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Nigeria Correctional Service

Minister Pays for Release of Five Prisoners With May Salary

Tony Abu Momoh May 26, 2020 0

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has secured the release of five inmates from the Kuje Correctional Service with her May salary.The five inmates had an option of fine but couldn't afford to pay…

News

COVID-19: Over 454 Inmates Released in Anambra

Francis Onyeukwu May 24, 2020 0

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), Anambra Command, says it has so far released more than 454 inmates from its custodian centres across the state, in a bid to decongest prisons due to dreaded coronavirus pandemic. SEE ALSO: Amotekun…

News

Correctional Service To Establish Shoe, Garment Factories

Ibironke Ariyo May 13, 2020 0

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has concluded plans to establish shoe, garment and leather factories in Abia and Kano states through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). SEE ALSO: Landlady docked for pouring hot water on tenant…

Politics

Why we’ve not released Orji Kalu from prison – Nigeria Correctional Service

John Ogunsemore May 11, 2020 0

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has explained its continued holding of former Abia State Governor, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, despite last week's Supreme Court ruling quashing his conviction and 12-year sentence.Rumour circulated on…

Government

Covid-19: Nigeria Correctional Service Provides 100-Bed Isolation Centre in Oko

Deborah Coker Mar 31, 2020 0

The Nigeria Correctional Service, Edo Command, says it has provided a 100-bed capacity isolation centre as a proactive measure in the eventuality of a coronavirus outbreak among the inmates.Mr Joseph Usendiah, the state…

Law

Each High Court in Oyo handles over 500 cases- Chief Judge

suleiman shehu Feb 19, 2020 0

The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, says each High Court in the state handles no fewer than 500 civil and criminal cases. SEE ALSO: Study Says Most Coronavirus Cases Mild, Elderly Most at Risk Abimbola stated this on…