Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS)

September 5, 2024

FG increases inmates’ feeding allowance by 50 per cent

Mr Abubakar said that the review was effective from August 24.

Agodi Correctional Centre
May 15, 2024

Gov. Mutfwang applauds FG for new 3,000-capacity maximum security custodial centre in Jos

The governor also requested the controller general of corrections to consider Plateau indigenes in future recruitments, as well as appointments in the management of the service.

Caleb Mutfwang
April 9, 2024

Gov. Yusuf donates cows, foodstuff to inmates in Kano

The governor said that his administration would continue to provide the dividends of democracy to all and sundry.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
December 14, 2023

Nigerian prisons boss warns staff against corruption, compromising correctional centres’ security

Mr Nababa said this at a one-day lecture to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day 2023 on Thursday in Abuja.

kuje prison
October 26, 2023

NCoS recaptures escaped inmate in Katsina

“Consequently, the principal suspect among the duo, Abba Kala, has been recaptured.”

Nigerian Correctional Service
September 22, 2023

Peace Day: Prison service begs Nigerians to marry ex-convicts; employers urged to hire ex-felons

Mr Idris said removing the criminal conviction portion on employment forms will curb discrimination and stigmatisation against ex-offenders.

Prisoners
September 7, 2023

FG gives NIS two weeks to clear 200,000 passport backlogs

Mr Tunji-Ojo said he received updates on passport enrolments daily.

Nigerian passport
November 2, 2022

Maina feigning ailments to escape from custody, Aregbesola, NCoS tell court

Messrs Aregbesola and Nababa made the allegation in their joint counter affidavit in opposition to Mr Maina’s originating motion.

October 16, 2022

NCoS appoints new heads for FCT command, Kuje prison

The changes were said to have been done in order to maximise the potential of the officers.

Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters used to illustrate this story
August 10, 2022

Security chiefs move to stop bandits, Boko Haram from attacking Abuja

The security heads evaluated the manpower strength and defects that might have aided the attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre on July 5.

Army, NCOS, Police and SSS