Nigerian Prisons Service changes name to correctional service

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Correctional Service Bill into law.

The Punch reports that the Act repeals the Nigerian Prisons Service Act.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, disclosed this to State House correspondent in Abuja on Wednesday. 

With the signing, the Nigerian Prisons Service will now be called the Nigerian Correctional Service. 

Details later…

See also  Ex-INEC spokesman denies report of farewell dirge for Yakubu

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.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

Group petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged diversion of Ondo LG funds

Sowore Escapes Gunfire as Security Operatives Arrest Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer During Protest

Maths, English Remain Compulsory for O’Level Students – FG Confirms

Drama as Senator Ned Nwoko Accuses Wife Regina Daniels of drug abuse, destructive behaviour

Tension Mounts in Abuja Ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

“Not again, I cannot stand the violence, it is too much” — Regina Daniels Cries Out In Viral Video

Group petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged diversion of Ondo LG funds

Sowore Escapes Gunfire as Security Operatives Arrest Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer During Protest

Maths, English Remain Compulsory for O’Level Students – FG Confirms

Drama as Senator Ned Nwoko Accuses Wife Regina Daniels of drug abuse, destructive behaviour