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Stringent bail conditions contribute to prison congestion – Lawyers

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A number of lawyers have pointed out that stringent bail conditions are contributing to prison congestion in Nigeria. Mr. Spurgeon Ataene, a Lagos-based lawyer and social critic, noted that the overcrowding in prisons highlights indiscriminate incarceration of individuals for minor offenses. He

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Prison decongestion: States get approval to establish custodial facilities

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

Govt spends N297k per prisoner annually By Ukpono Ukpong In its effort to ensure decongestion of Correctional Facilities, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has said that the amended Act on Correctional Service has given approval to state governments to establish their correctional facilities in their respective states. The Minister stated this during a high-level

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Serial Rapist bags 1,088 years in prison in Pretoria

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2021 0

33-year-old Sello Abram Mapunya has been sentenced to 1,088 years in prison by a Pretoria high court on Thursday May 27, after he raped and robbed 56 women across Pretoria for five years. He was convicted on Wednesday May 26, for 41 rapes and 40 separate house breakings and house robberies, as well as assault […]

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Court sentences 40-year-old man to 40 days imprisonment for stealing sweets, boxers in supermarket

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2020 0

A Grade 1 Area Court Karu, Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 40-year-old man, Kabiru Zakari to 40 days in prison for stealing sweets and boxers in a supermarket. The judge, Inuwa Maiwada gave the verdict after the convict had pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft. Maiwada, however gave an option […]

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JUST IN: Ex-Pension boss, Maina, released from Kuje Prison

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2020 0

Ex-Chairman, Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina who was arraigned before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Oct. 25, 2019 has been released from Kuje Correctional Centre, nine months after his detention. Maina was arraigned alongside his son, Faisal, and firm, Common Input Property and Investment Ltd. He was charged […]

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COVID-19: 173 inmates regain freedom in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

In line with the declaration of the Federal Government on the release of inmates to decongest Correctional Centres to create room for social distancing, the Edo Government has granted pardon to 173 inmates of the Correctional Service in Edo. This was contained in a statement by Mr Aminu Suleman, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of […]

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Yaya Mayweather Faces Up to 99 Years in Prison

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

It’s been roughly a full week since Yaya Mayweather’s shocking arrest at NBA Youngboy’s home where she allegedly took a knife to the rapper’s baby mama. Though she’s remained relatively low key, with the exception of NBA Youngboy’s now-viral video, her mother recently chimed in on the entire situation. In a short clip shared with

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I did not plot to assassinate anyone, escape from prison – Maina

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Abuja – Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Thursday said that he did not plot to assassinate the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel or witnesses. n his ongoing trial. Maina, who told Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court, Abuja, in a counter-affidavit to EFCC motion on notice […]

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Ronaldinho still in prison and smiling

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho is still in Paraguayan prison after his Saturday arrest over a fake passport. READ ALSO: Ighalo celebrates mom on her birthday The Barcelona ambassador was spotted in the cell smiling and calm.

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SERAP, others hail ex-Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu’s prison sentence

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and some other civil society groups on Thursday lauded the 12-year prison sentence handed down to ex-Gov. Orji Kalu of Abia, by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Kalu is currently a Senator. Justice Mohammed Idris convicted Kalu on  39 counts of N7.2 billion fraud and money laundering […]

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Presidential committee on amnesty visits Jos Prison

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

As part of its mandate to recommend inmates serving jail terms in various prison formations for amnesty, the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, on Friday visited the Jos Prison. The Vice Chairman of the committee, Mr. Williams Aloh said the rationale for the visit was to basically recommend prisoners serving their jail terms […]

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Alleged N110m fraud: Court remands 2 business men in Kuje prison

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An FCT High Court in Apo on Wednesday ordered two business men, Moses Esuga, and Nasir Mohammed, to be remanded in Kuje prison over their alleged roles in a N110 million fraud. The EFCC charged Esuga, former Managing Director of Wise Health Service Ltd and Mohammed former Managing Director of Garana Travels and Tours Limited […]

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Sexual assault: Bill Cosby set to face 30 years in prison

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2018 0

Bill Cosby, 81-year-old American comedian could face the rest of his life in jail after he was found guilty of sexual assault in April after a jury heard allegations from Andrea Constand. If sentenced for his crimes, Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill who will have the final say Monday could put Cosby on probation, […]

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Nigerian Senator, Joshua Dariye Submits APC Nomination Form From Prison

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

Senator Joshua Dariye who currently is serving a 14-year jail term over financial misdeeds while serving as Plateau governor, has picked his All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest next year’s election. “Yes, Sen. Dariye has picked a nomination form to seek a third term. It is true. He is among those jostling for […]

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‘’Please, show mercy. I was misled, the prisons are congested’’ ex-plateau governor, Joshua Dariye, begs judge

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2018 0

Former Plateau state governor, Joshua Dariye, today pleaded with Justice Adebukola Banjoko to temper justice with mercy as she handed him a 14-year jail term for diverting N1.1 billion from the state when he was governor. Counsel to Dariye, Paul Eroko, pleaded for the court to temper justice with mercy as his client was misled […]

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Nurse Remanded In Prison For Administering Overdose On Davido’s Uncle

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2018 0

Osun State High Court, sitting in Ede, has remanded in prison Mr. Alfred Aderibigbe, the nurse who treated Senator Isiaka Adeleke before his death. The nurse was indicted by the coroner inquest led by Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara, for allegedly administering overdose drugs on the late Senator. He was arraigned on Friday, June 8, 2018, and […]

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$3000 Fraud: Court to hear bail application June 8

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2018 0

A Special Offences Court, Ikeja has fixed June 8, for hearing of a bail application filed by one Ajiboye Gbenga, who was remanded in prison custody by the court’s order. Justice Mojisola Dada, adjourned the matter to June 8, for possible hearing of the bail application by Ajiboye who was arraignment by the Economic and […]

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Imo Prison takes delivery of two storey buildings to tackle congestion

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

The Imo Command of Nigeria Prisons Service has taken delivery of two- storey buildings to tackle congestion of inmates in the prison. The Controller of the Prison, Chris Okoya, made this known during a tour of prison reformation centres in Owerri, Imo, and Elele in Rivers State. He said that each of the storey buildings […]

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Popular kaduna pastor jailed 14 years for trafficking two kids

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

Justice Haruna Offor of a High Court in Nasarawa State has jailed a Kaduna State-based cleric, Pastor Bawa Madaki. The judge on Monday sentenced Madaki to 14 years’ imprisonment for trafficking two children aged five and seven years old – without an option of fine.   Following his arrest, the pastor was arraigned on a two count […]

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Disobedience of court order: Prison sentence hangs over Registrar of Trade Unions

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2018 0

The Registrar of Trade Unions of the Ministry of Labour and Employment risks prison sentence for allegedly refusing to comply with the order of the Court of Appeal which directed her to change and issue a new certificate in the name of Agricultural and Allied Union of Nigeria (AAUN) or immediately commence the process of […]