…in order to prevent unnecessary tension. The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Rivers State, Richard Moses-Williams, commended the Rivers State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, for the exercise. Moses-Williams said the jail delivery would contribute to reducing congestion at the custodial cen…

…inmates, many of whose cases have dragged on for extended periods. The Nigerian Correctional Service has previously flagged insufficient court-transport vehicles as a factor that delays the resolution of awaiting-trial cases. When inmates miss court dates due to unavailable transport, adjournments follow, stretching ca…

Retired officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kogi have urged the Federal Government to urgently address poor retirement benefits and prolonged delays in gratuity payments. The appeal was made during the official inauguration of the pioneer executives of the Retired Correctional Officers Association, Kogi ch…

…and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, said the gesture was aimed at addressing transportation and mobility challenges confronting the organisations and institutions. He described the be…

…representation for the children who need it most,” he added. On its part, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) lamented the absence of detention facilities for children who come into conflict with the law, disclosing that currently only three borstal homes are available in the country. An Assistant Controller-Genera…

…Ogazi ordered that Mbonu, Agwu and Onuoha be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service for 15 days. The judge adjourned the matter until September 1, 2026, for a report of investigation or possible arraignment of the suspects.

…maximum security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri The Borno State command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced that an inmate has escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The command said the name of the escapee appears as "JOHN ISRAEL" on the prison uniform. In a statement iss…

…and stealing shoes at a mosqueComplainants, including court workers, police officers and correctional service personnel, reported repeated shoe thefts at the mosqueThe court adjourned further hearing in the case until August 28, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalis…

The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, has disclosed that discussions are at an advanced stage to secure the enrolment of inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across custodial centres nationwide. Nwakuche stated thi…

…Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service. “No single agency can effectively tackle today’s complex security challenges. Our collaboration significantly improved operational effectiveness and contributed to the successes recorded,” he said. The outgoing…

…the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oyo State Government; members of the State Executive Council; commissioners; political office- holders,…

…for a trial date and for the defendant to be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The statement noted that the defence counsel, Chikelu Anya, made an oral application for bail but was reminded by the court that it is a court of record. The commission stated, ” Justice Ezeugwu thereafter adjourn…

…would significantly ease congestion along the road leading to Kirikiri, the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities and the Naval Barracks. Responding to the allegations, a representative of one of the container terminal operators denied that the facility alone was responsible for the traffic, noting that several term…

…against economic sabotage. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, NAPTIP, and NEMA each contribute in distinctive ways to safeguarding lives, protecting communities, and strengthening national resilience. Collectively, these institutions affirm an important truth: national s…

…Tinubu in August 2023. His ministry oversees the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Fire Service. Since his appointment, the minister has been credited with several reforms, including the digitisation of passport applications, de…

…on Sunday, June 22, 2026. It reiterated that applicants for positions in the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Federal Fire Service, FFS, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have been advised to simply appear in normal and decent attire. The Board, however, warned ca…