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Sanwo-Olu approves release of 246 inmates

THE Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 246 prisoners from various correctional facilities in...
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Over 3,000 prisoners on death row in Nigeria – Correctional Service

ABOUT 3,413 inmates are on death row in Nigeria, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said. The NCoS' spokesperson, Abubakar...
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Over 54,000 inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria – NCS

DATA from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) have shown that 54,141 inmates await trial in Nigeria. The number represents 69...
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FG raises N585m to free prisoners

THE Federal Government has raised N585 million to settle fines for inmates languishing in various correctional centres nationwide. The Minister...
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FG begins payment of N585m fine for release of 4,068 inmates

THE Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly flagged off the payment of a N585 million fine for releasing 4,068...
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Over 70% of 79,000 inmates awaiting trial-Minister

THE Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said over 70 per cent of the 79,000 inmates in Nigeria are...
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