Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Abubakar Umar

February 19, 2026

Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation calls for national unity as Lent, Ramadan coincide

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslims as they commenced the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan.

Christians and Muslims
January 5, 2026

SABMF to hold 12th Ahmadu Bello Memorial lecture in Jigawa

The event is scheduled to take place at the Government House, Dutse.

Northern Governors
October 19, 2025

NCoS tells #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters to stay off correctional centres 

Mr Umar urged Nigerians to exercise caution and cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful demonstrations. 

Nigerian Correctional Service
September 14, 2025

NCoS reaffirms commitment to rehabilitating young offenders

According to him, borstal institutions provide protective custody and rehabilitation for children in conflict.

Nigerian Correctional Service
August 12, 2025

16 inmates escaped from Keffi custodial centre: NCoS

Mr Umar stated, “Seven of the fleeing inmates have so far been recaptured and returned to custody.’’

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August 7, 2025

Board approves disciplinary measures on 231 correctional service officials

The NCoS spokesperson stated that the Board exonerated 16 personnel found not guilty of the allegations made against them.

Sylvester Nwakuche
July 30, 2025

Stakeholders urge sustained government-citizen dialogue to deepen governance

The communique commended the federal government’s commitment to fulfilling its electoral promises.

Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
June 8, 2025

74% of inmates captured in ongoing NIN registration: NCoS

The NIMC had granted the NCoS the licence to conduct the registration at 256 custodial centres nationwide.

PRISON INMATES
May 20, 2025

Seven inmates escape after heavy rainfall destroys Ilesa prison wall

Mr Umar said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, leading to a breach in the prison’s security infrastructure.

Ilesa prison
May 20, 2025

Customs Zone D seizes contraband items worth N110 million

Mr Umar said the items were seized through increased patrols, intelligence-led operations.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)