Tag: Nigerian Correctional Service

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.