Connect with us

News

Suleja Prison Struggles to Feed Overcrowded Inmates Amid Economic Challenges

Published

on


The Deputy Comptroller of Corrections at the Suleja Custodial Facility in Niger State, Ibrahim Yau, has expressed concern over the difficulties in providing decent meals for inmates due to Nigeria’s harsh economic situation.

Speaking during a visit by Legal Aid Council officials, Yau highlighted the inadequacy of the daily feeding allowance and the overcrowding in the facility, which now houses 405 inmates despite a capacity of 250.

He commended NGOs for their support, acknowledging the government’s inability to fully address the welfare needs of the inmates. The visit aimed to improve prison conditions and provide free legal services to inmates.


 

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect

Published

on


A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.

It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.

However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.

It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.


Continue Reading

News

24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State

Published

on


It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.

The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.

“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”


 

Continue Reading

News

Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa

Published

on


Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.

She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.

“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”


Continue Reading

Trending