The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that all inmates being conveyed to court were safely returned to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Port Harcourt, following an attack on their transport vehicle along Aba Road in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the Oil Mill Market…

…who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the officer escorting Thomas and other inmates to court could not pursue the fleeing suspect without risking the escape of others. The official, who called for urgent recruitment to address the manpower shortage, warned that more inmates could escape if the personnel deficit wa…

…sentence. It requires that the United States reconsider how it manages mentally ill inmates," Frisch said. Asked whether he planned to appeal, Frisch said El Bahnasawy and his parents "are considering their options."

…Hospital, Owerri, and other hospitals in Imo State. He has facilitated the release of inmates from the Owerri Correctional Centre by paying court-imposed fines and compensations, giving them a second chance at life. Last year, five orphanages across Imo State benefited from the Chief Charles Orie Foundation through foo…

…according to the BBC. He apologised for "any mistakes" he had made.Hasan is one of four inmates on the US military's death row, according to the report. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X that "judgment day for Hasan has finally come". Metro reported that Pete Hegseth

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed M…

Fourteen inmates have been released from the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi. The release formed part of activities marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary. The inmates included those who had spent lo…

…buses to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, to help transport awaiting-trial inmates to courtThe donation was part of activities marking the 70th birthday of Chisco Group founder Chief Chidi AnyaegbuChisco Group also committed to automotive skills training for eligible inmates at the Ikoyi facilityPAY ATTENTI…

…for the donation. He said the vehicle would be deployed for the transportation of inmates to courts, health facilities and other official engagements. “On behalf of the Controller-General of Corrections, the officers and men, and the entire inmates of our custodial centres, I stand before you today with deep joy as we…

…in older adults in prison settings, told the BBC that many prison systems now have inmates facing similar age-related challenges. “We’re not the only jurisdiction that’s facing that ageing-related crisis, because similar issues are percolating in Australia and England,” she said. A 2025 study found that the number of p…

Influencer Ash Trevino allegedly had relationships with 50-75 prison inmates Influencer Ash Trevino has pleaded guilty to welfare fraud and healthcare fraud after Texas prosecutors alleged that she had relationships with between 50 and 75 inmates over several years.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, prosecut…

…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 this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second phase of the 2026 nationwide dis…

…"We don't comment on disciplinary matters, or other information regarding individual inmates due to privacy, safety, and security concerns." Representatives for Diddy have not publicly responded to the reports. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 1:45 PM | Share this Story

…happened to me before in my life," he wrote. The content creator recalled that other inmates welcomed him by calling him their "001," a title that made him laugh despite his situation. However, he said he refused to interact with anyone throughout his stay in detention. "As they put me for cell, people wey dey there sa…

…reportedly focused on decongestion of custodial centres, including payment of fines for inmates held over minor offences, as well as facility upgrades. He has also pursued reforms aimed at strengthening border security, improving intelligence coordination, and enhancing the protection of critical national infrastructur…