Ogun: 10 prison inmates gain admission into College of Education
Ten inmates at the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have been given a fresh chance at education after securing admission into Yewa Central College of Education. The inmates, made up of seven men and three women, will study different courses at the college under a free education arrangement for the 2025/2026 academic […]
Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses For Correctional Centres
President Bola Tinubu has approved the hiring of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare in Nigerian correctional centres. This decision will help address the medical needs of prisoners across the country, according to a report by News360 Nigeria. The approval was announced by Babatunde Alao, the spokesperson for the Minister of Interior, Hon. […]
Economic Hardships Make It Difficult to Provide Adequate Meals for Inmates – Nigerian Correctional Service
The Nigerian Correctional Service is facing serious challenges in providing adequate meals for inmates due to the current economic hardships. This was revealed by Ibrahim Yau, the Deputy Comptroller of Corrections, at the Suleja custodial facility in Niger State. During a visit by the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Yau highlighted that the daily feeding […]