Saturday, March 14, 2026

Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)

January 27, 2026

Lawyer withdraws from convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s case

Mr Omotosho also struck out the motion ex parte for being incompetent.

Nnamdi Kanu in court
January 25, 2026

Edo correctional service gets new controller

“I am here in Edo State to achieve security, productivity and progress,” the new controller was quoted as saying in the statement.

Julius Osemwengie
January 24, 2026

Correctional service hails Jigawa CJ for backing non-custodial measures

Mr Jahun noted that the support aligned with provisions of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act.

Correctional Centre
January 21, 2026

Ex-Oyo parks chairman, Auxiliary, now stable after slumping in court: Correctional Service

Mr Lamidi is being prosecuted on allegations of murder, attempted murder, arms dealing, armed robbery and kidnapping.

Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary
December 28, 2025

Correctional service equips FCT inmates with skills, education for easy integration

Mr Jen stated, “Our gratitude goes to our NGO partners whose donations have made this vision a reality.”

Inmates learning skills at the correctional centre
December 23, 2025

Foundation secures release of 100 inmates in Adamawa

Mr Musa said the intervention was aimed at addressing social challenges.

Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters used to illustrate this story
December 12, 2025

Army, correctional service deepen collaboration in Edo

Mr Oyakhire added that the effective working relationship between both institutions would not only be sustained but also strengthened.

Ahmed Balogun on a courtesy visit to Sunday Oyakhire
December 9, 2025

Akwa Ibom correctional service gets new controller

Mr Okoka took over from Frank Okonkwo, who bowed out of active service upon attaining statutory retirement after 35 years of meritorious service.

A composite of Nigerian Correctional Services(NCoS)
December 8, 2025

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto prison

The judge struck out Relief One in Mr Kanu’s motion and ordered that the prosecution and the NCoS be served for them to respond in the interest of justice.

Nnamdi Kanu in court
December 1, 2025

NCoS appoints Jane Osuji as first female spokesperson

Until her recent appointment, she was a staff member of the public relations unit at the NCoS headquarters in Abuja.

Jane Osuji