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  • Ganduje frees 294 correctional centre inmates

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    Femi Ajasa
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    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has granted freedom to 294 inmates of correctional centres in the state, a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, said on Sunday. It said that Ganduje witnessed the release of the inmates from the correctional centre at Goron Dutse on Sunday, and quoted him as declaring…

  • Uzodinma releases 36 prisoners in Imo

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    Kehinde Ajose
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    Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has released 36 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the prison following the threat of COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also directed the Acting Chief Judge of the State, Mrs Ijeoma Aguguo, to immediately commence accelerated trial and release of inmates who are on awaiting trial on minor charges or…

  • Covid-19: Buhari writes CJN demands release of more prisoners

    Covid-19: Buhari writes CJN demands release of more prisoners

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    Femi Ajasa
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    President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent measures towards the speedy trial of cases and decongestion of custodial centres in the country in view of Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, Mr Buhari drew raised the recent call by the United Nations on all countries “to consciously reduce…

  • BREAKING: Buhari frees 2,600 prisoners to combat spread of Covid-19

    BREAKING: Buhari frees 2,600 prisoners to combat spread of Covid-19

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    Femi Ajasa
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    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of 2,600 inmates across the country as part of efforts to decongest the custodial centres and dicourage the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this at a World Press Conference at the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Thursday morning He said;…

  • 4,800 prisoners freed to curb spread of COVID-19

    4,800 prisoners freed to curb spread of COVID-19

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    Bayo Millz
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    Kenya’s Judiciary said on Thursday it has released 4,800 prisoners, who are serving sentences for petty offences to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. David Maraga, Chief Justice, said the prisoners, who were serving jail terms of less than six months, have been released by the High Court in the…

  • Ronaldinho loses foot volley match to prisoners

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    Olaotan Falade
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    Ronaldinho’s golden touch during a prison foot volley game deserted him after he lost a doubles against inmates convicted of robbery and murder. Footage of the 40-year-old former Barcelona and AC Milan star showing off his skills with a series of deft right-foot touches and winning headers has gone viral. Ronaldinho was partnered with a…

  • Just in: Gun shots at Kaduna Correctional Centre as prisoners riot over Coronavirus fears

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    Emmanuel Bagudu
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    Inmates of the Kaduna Central Correctional Centre are protesting the congestion in their cells following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The inmates who are alleged to have engaged prison officials are insisting that they must be released to avoid being infected by the deadly virus. Security personnel, including prison wardens, are reportedly battling the…

  • 4,000 prisoners to be released over coronavirus fears

    4,000 prisoners to be released over coronavirus fears

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    Bayo Millz
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    Ethiopia Attorney General Adanech Abebe said more than 4,000 prisoners are to be released in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in prisons in the country. Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde has already signed an amnesty decree for 4,100 prisoners, among those benefiting from imprisonment of up to 3 years for minor offenses, as well…

  • NYSC@45: 100 prisoners get free medical service

    NYSC@45: 100 prisoners get free medical service

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    Ediri Oyibo
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    No fewer that 100 prisoners in Anambra have benefited from a free medical outreach of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) as part of events marking the 45th anniversary of the corps. Mr Ebenezer Olawale, the Coordinator of NYSC in the state, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Awka on Sunday. “NYSC was 45…

  • UAE President pardons 935 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

    UAE President pardons 935 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

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    Bayo Millz
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    The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday ordered the release of 935 prisoners ahead of the upcoming holy fasting month of Ramadan, UAE state news agency WAM reported. The gesture is part of Al Nahyan’s attempt to provide prisoners “an opportunity to start a new life…