FG moves to reduce the number of prisons in Nigeria

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1 year ago

March 6, 2025

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The Federal Government has announced plans to reduce the number of custodial centres in Nigeria, stating that the current 256 facilities are unnecessary.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a public hearing on alleged corruption and abuses within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

He noted that many facilities operate at only 30-40 percent capacity, while others are overcrowded.

The minister said the government plans to redistribute inmates convicted of federal offenses to less congested facilities for better management.

He emphasized that excessive custodial centres increase supervision challenges, leading to potential abuse.

The minister also called for psychological evaluations for correctional officers, highlighting that humane treatment of inmates is a key measure of governance effectiveness.

Tunji-Ojo also warned against inhumane treatment of inmates, stressing that such practices will not be tolerated in 2025.

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President Tinubu Appoints New DG/CEO for National Biosafety Management Agency

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April 20, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.

Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.

The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.

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JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results

In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.

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3 days ago

April 18, 2026

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.

JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.

It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.

The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.

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Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award

The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”

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3 days ago

April 17, 2026

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Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.

In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”

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