Tag: Nigerian Correctional Service

Correctional Service declares all Custodial Centres ‘Red Zones’ ahead of Monday’s Pro-Kanu protest

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all custodial centres across the country as Red Zones ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, calling for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, warned that correctional facilities remain restricted and sensitive areas, cautioning members of the public to stay away to avoid any security breaches or confrontation with law enforcement agencies. Abubakar stressed that the declaration became necessary to ensure the safety of the facilities,…

NYSC DG urges improved welfare package for Corps Members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has called on Corps Employers across the country to improve the welfare packages of Corps Members serving in their organizations to enhance productivity and cushion the effects of the prevailing economic situation. General Ahmed made the call when the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, paid him a courtesy visit at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.   He commended the Nigerian Correctional Service for its efforts in reforming inmates, noted that Corps…

BREAKING: Dariye, Nyame, others released from prison custody

Emporium Reporters

Former Executive Governor of Plateau state, Senator Joshua Dariye, and a former Taraba state governor, Jolly Nyame, and two others have been reportedly released from prison custody.   Recall that the Council of State, led by President Muhammadu Buhari had on April 14 approved the pardon of the convicts, a decision which generated condemnations from Nigerians.   Meanwhile, when contacted, the FCT spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Chukwuedo Humphrey, confirmed their release in a telephone interview.