Tag: #Rehabilitation
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NDLEA ARRESTS 68 SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS, SEIZES OVER 7,500KG OF DRUGS IN EDO
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of illicit drugs in August. This was disclosed on Thursday September 3 by the state commander, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju. The suspects comprised 34 males and 34 females and were arrested during intelligence-led operations across the state. Ofoyeju…
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KWARA REUNITES 146 WORO KIDNAP VICTIMS WITH FAMILIES, PROVIDES CASH SUPPORT
The Kwara State Government has reunited 146 victims of the Woro community kidnapping with their families after 21 days of rehabilitation, providing financial support to help them rebuild their lives following months in captivity. The victims were formally handed over to their families on Friday at the palace of the Emir of Kaiama, amid emotional…
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KANO CUSTODIAL CENTRE HONOURS 61 INMATES FOR MEMORIZING THE QUR’AN
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has celebrated 61 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kurmawa, for successfully completing the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an. The command said the achievement reflects its commitment to rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society. According to the NCoS, the graduates—55 males and…
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52 KANO INMATES SIT FOR NECO, NBAIS EXAMS IN PUSH FOR REHABILITATION THROUGH EDUCATION
No fewer than 52 inmates in custodial centres across Kano State have commenced the 2026 NECO and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations, highlighting the Nigerian Correctional Service’s commitment to rehabilitation through education. The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said the candidates, comprising 41 male and 11 female…
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HOPE BEHIND BARS: FOUNDATION TO PAY WAEC FEES, TRAIN INMATES
The Barak and Jael Foundation has unveiled a nationwide plan to sponsor WAEC exams and provide vocational training for inmates across correctional centres in Nigeria. The initiative, announced in Abuja, will see selected inmates get their West African Examinations Council fees fully covered, alongside hands-on skills in areas like tailoring, carpentry, ICT, and cosmetology. According…
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POVERTY IS NO EXCUSE FOR CRIME, NCoS TELLS INMATES AND NIGERIANS
A correctional service in Oyo State is sending a strong message to inmates and the public: hardship is real, but crime is not the solution. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Oyo State Command, has urged Nigerians to stop using poverty as justification for criminal behaviour, stressing that tough conditions should not lead to unlawful choices.…
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FG PUSHES STRONGER PPP TO TRANSFORM CORRECTIONAL CENTRES INTO REHAB, PRODUCTIVITY HUBS
The Federal Government is ramping up calls for public-private partnerships to turn correctional centres into centres of skills, reform, and economic productivity. The Federal Government has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive lasting reforms across Nigeria’s correctional centres, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development, and productivity. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made…
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FG’S PRISON FARM PLAN WINS PRAISE FROM LAGOS LAWYERS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN
Turning correctional centres into food production hubs sounds promising—but experts say execution will be everything. Lagos lawyers and social commentators have commended the Federal Government’s plan to convert correctional centres into productive farm hubs, describing it as a bold step toward rehabilitation and national development. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Interior, Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
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NSITF CALLS OUT SABOTAGING EMPLOYERS, LAUNCHES CLAIMS TRACKING PORTAL FOR NIGERIAN WORKERS
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has unveiled a new claims tracking portal allowing workers to monitor their compensation claims in real time, bringing greater transparency and peace of mind to beneficiaries. Managing Director Oluwaseun Faleye disclosed in a NAN interview that this digital advance is part of sweeping reforms to modernize and streamline…
