The Federal Government has proposed a budget of N38,030,008,805 for feeding inmates in Nigerian custodial centres in 2025, alongside other significant allocations aimed at improving correctional services. In light of recurring jailbreaks and deteriorating infrastructure, N7.2 billion has been earmarked for the upgrade of correctional facilities to provide a safer and more conducive environment for … Read more
Six inmates graduate with top honours from NOUN. Vision Africa sponsors inmates’ education and WAEC exams. Bishop Onuoha urges action on hunger and unemployment. Six inmates at the Umuahia Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) have graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), with five earning Second Class Upper Division honours. … Read more
In observance of World Day Against Death Penalty, Advocates Sans Frontiers (ASF) France, also known as Lawyers Without Borders, expressed deep concern regarding the increasing number of inmates awaiting execution in Nigerian prisons. Ms. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the organization’s Country Director, revealed that there are currently 3,650 inmates on death row in Nigeria, including 63 women … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has declared 281 inmates missing after evacuation of inmates by officers of the service with support from sister security agencies to a safe and secure facility. The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The NCoS also said that seven … Read more
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed sorrow over a “loss of lives” following an attempted jailbreak at Makala Prison, the largest correctional facility in the country, on Monday. Details about the attempted escape from the prison in Kinshasa remain unclear. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who is currently in Beijing with President Felix … Read more
The Federal Government has pledged to relocate correctional centres. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has visited the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The government has assured that such an incident will not happen again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has pledged to relocate some correctional centres across the country. This was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday, announced the commencement of vocational training programs for inmates across 241 correctional facilities. Upon completion of the skills acquisition program, beneficiaries will receive a grant of N500,000. The vocational skills being offered include fashion design, computer training, hairdressing, fish farming, soap making, poultry business, and others. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protest over nationwide hardship hit the Correctional Center in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday as inmates staged a protest over plan to reduce their food ration. This online media platform learnt that immediately they got tipped off on downward review of food size, the inmates started to protest. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Correctional Service, Enugu State Command says it has registered 1,137 inmates for the National Examination Council of Nigeria external exams in the last 12 years. The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiako, disclosed this on Tuesday in Enugu to the News Agency of Nigeria. The … Read more
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in the state’s custodial centres, with their fines being immediately paid for their release. The decision was made to mark the 2023 Democracy Day and was based on the inmates’ old age, ill health, and good behavior. The government is also focused on addressing security … Read more
Sanwo-Olu won reelection in the March 18 governorship election. He was sworn in for a second term in office last Monday, May 29, 2023. The governor has decided to free prisoners to commemorate his return to office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 104 inmates in the spirit of the new year celebration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 104 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kuje: Prison Authorities Confirm Death Of Inmate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death of an inmate reportedly sparked unrest in the Kuje medium security custodial centre on Monday. According to the reports, the inmate died after he was not given prompt medical attention. EDITOR’S PICK 2023 Presidency: Kwankwaso Speaks On Defeating, … Read more
Prison inmates may vote in 2023 – INEC …..But the next general election is not going to be the last election conducted by Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to … Read more
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US Federal Prisons on Nationwide Lockdown The federal prison system has been placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed and two others were injured Monday during a gang altercation at a federal penitentiary in Texas. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Monday at USP Beaumont, a federal prison in Beaumont, Texas. The … Read more
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has given amnesty to 10 inmates of the Nigeria Correction Service centres in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that, in a bid to mark the 2022 new year celebration, Akeredolu pardoned 10 inmates, Four of those pardoned were freed totally while the remaining six, who had earlier been sentenced to … Read more
…the police immediately began a stop and search operation which led to the rearrest of seven escapees. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police have rearrested seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, authorities at the Plateau State Command have said. This followed the attack on the correction facility in … Read more
Security operatives on Thursday averted another jailbreak at the Sapele Road Correctional Centre in Edo State. Ekohotblog reports that there were heavy gunshots as operatives of Correctional Service, Police and Nigerian Army on Thursday foiled attempted jail break by inmates of the correctional centre located along Sapele road in Benin City, Edo State. It was … Read more