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
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has highlighted that the controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, reveals deeper systemic challenges within Nigeria’s institutions. Reports indicate that Bobrisky, recently jailed over naira abuse, allegedly received special treatment in prison by paying Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officials. Viral audio clips claimed that bribes secured … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that the 2025 budget will include an increased daily feeding allowance for inmates, addressing concerns over nutrition amid economic challenges. Confirming this adjustment on Tuesday, Nasarawa State NCoS spokesperson Stephen Abene stated that the feeding allowance per inmate will rise from N750 to N1,150, following government approval aimed … Read more
A senior management officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has addressed claims made by crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, regarding his jail term being served in a private apartment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial activist VeryDarkMan shared a video in which Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have bribed officials from the Economic … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, may face new criminal charges amid allegations of serving his jail term in a private apartment and bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG previously reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months … Read more
A Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), Emby Anukwara, has revealed that crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was placed in a ‘privilege cell’ during his time in Kirikiri Prison. According to Anukwara, this decision was made after a medical examination determined that Bobrisky had both male and female sex organs. The … Read more
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Bobrisky was detained at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria for Benin Republic. His arrest coincides with an ongoing House of Representatives investigation … Read more
The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, by crossdresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky. The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated the independent investigative panel on Monday. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo charged the committee to probe specific … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially confirmed the suspension of several senior officers, including Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, over ethical violations related to the custody of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre, Lagos. The confirmation follows DCC Anugwa’s denial of his suspension during … Read more
Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS officer) and head of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, has denied reports of his suspension from the service. Addressing the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions, which is investigating bribery allegations involving the NCoS and … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide transparent information on where crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his conviction sentence. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Attorney General … 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
In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service has placed its K9, intelligence, and armed squads on high alert to prevent a repeat of the attacks on correctional facilities experienced during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) announced on Monday that its K9, intelligence, and armed squads have been placed on … Read more
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Umar Abubakar said Kyari and others were unhurt in the assault Boko Haram terrorists had attacked the center and freed inmates including 64 of their members held in the custody in the attack that lasted hours on Tuesday night EDITOR’S PICK Firm Announces … Read more
The prisons service has explained why it allowed Chidinma and others to compete in beauty pageant. The NCoS Lagos State Command said the pageant was only one of several other activities organised to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service, has … Read more
The NCoS has revealed the names and images of 122 inmates who escaped from the Abolongo Custodial Centre in Oyo State Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed the names and images of 122 inmates who escaped from the Abolongo Custodial Centre in Oyo State. This online media platform recalls that gunmen … Read more
Rauf Aregbesola, is accused of prematurely retiring seven Assistant Controller Generals (ACGs) who took part in the screening and examination that produced the current Controller General, Haliru Nababa. There is controversy over the retirement of senior officers at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service (NPS). Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, is … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has distanced itself from the purported staff recruitment advertisement and reports being circulated on various platforms. NCoS stated that the clarification became necessary following desperate efforts by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting job seekers. The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has distanced itself from the purported staff recruitment advertisement and reports being … Read more
1,884 inmates escaped from the Owerri Custodial Centre after an attack by gunmen on April 5 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it has beefed up security at the nation’s borders in a bid to arrest the inmates and suspects who escaped from the Imo jailbreak as they may be planning to flee the country. … Read more