Buhari regime sacks nine prison officials, forces 25 to resign
The Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed nine officers and retired 25 others compulsorily for misconduct.
The service’s spokesman, Umar Abubakar, stated on Sunday that four others were issued with letters of warning.
The statement quoted the controller-general of the service, Haliru Nababa, as announcing the decisions after approval by the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Board.
The statement assured the public that the service would not relent in ridding its workforce of bad eggs.
The prisons boss warned that there would be no room for indolence or indiscipline in the service.
Mr Nababa also assured of the readiness of the service to reward hardworking and committed prison officials.
“The Reward Fund Unit is fully activated and very soon, staff with exceptional performance will be invited to Abuja. This will be for them to receive rewards for their show of gallantry and dedication to duty,’’ said Mr Nababa.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
I won’t betray Nigerians’ trust; my reforms will deliver better future: Tinubu
Mr Tinubu insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity.
Economy
Stock market transacts 1.66 billion shares, gains N962 billion
The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying interest across banking, consumer goods, industrial, insurance and telecommunications stocks.
Kano
Kano govt inaugurates 2025/2026 annual school census
The commissioner presented sample census questionnaires and other data collection materials to key education agencies.
Sport
Mbappé effigy burning in Paraguay fuels fans’ racism accusations
The decision to burn an effigy of Mbappe did not sit well with many on social media, and they are claiming racism as the motive behind it.
States
Soldier killed as ISWAP terrorists attack Borno military base
The army described the July 7 attack on the base as a coordinated assault that was successfully repelled by troops.
Diaspora
Nigeria suspends O15 third-party visa services for U.S.-based applicants
The service, which did not disclose reasons for the suspension, clarified that its e-visa system remained active for prospective travellers.
