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No Gender-Based Violence Recorded in Custodial Centres Nationwide, Says NCoS

Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that there is no record of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in custodial centres across the country. Ibrahim Idris, Deputy Controller General (DCG) of the Legal Department at the Service, made this statement in Abuja during the 3rd public hearing on alleged corruption and other violations within the service. […]

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FRSC Advises Women to Be Co-Drivers to Minimize Road Accidents

Lagos: Women traveling with their husbands should assume the role of co-drivers rather than engaging in activities such as applying makeup or adjusting headgears, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, from the Costain Unit of FRSC in Lagos State, provided this advice during an interview with the News […]

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FG Set to Unveil Robust, Inclusive Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Abuja: The Federal Government is finalising the National Counterterrorism Strategy (NACTEST) 2025 to provide a robust and inclusive blueprint against terrorism after an extensive review process. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this in Abuja during the Final Validation Exercise of the draft strategy. According to News […]

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Niger Government Trains 3,000 Young Entrepreneurs in Financial Literacy and Business Management

Minna: Niger Government has trained 3,000 young entrepreneurs on financial literacy and business management skills, as part of its capacity building initiative in the state. Hajiya Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser to the governor on Social Investment Programme (SIP), stated this at a 3-day training of the second batch of the youths on Tuesday in Minna. […]

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NCoS Targets Reform with Training Curriculum Overhaul

Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has begun a three-day workshop to review and develop the training curriculum for its training institutions across the country. This is part of efforts to strengthen capacity and align with modern correctional demands. Speaking during the opening of the event in Abuja, the Controller General, NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, said […]