DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

Image
 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

FG INCREASES INMATE FEEDING ALLOWANCE TO N1, 125 PER DAY, PLANS TO EXPEDITE TRAILS FOR 48,932 AWAITING CONVICTION. (PHOTO).


 FG Increases Inmate Feeding Allowance to N1,125 Per Day, Plans to Expedite Trials for 48,932 Awaiting Conviction


The Federal Government has raised the daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigerian prisons from N750 to N1,125, amid rising inflation and increased costs of living.


The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, made this announcement during his first meeting with senior prison officers, emphasizing the need to continue pushing for further increases in the allowance to meet current needs.


Nwakuche acknowledged that rising costs, such as gas and taxes, had previously reduced the amount available for inmate meals, leaving less than N500 per day for three meals after deductions.


Monitoring teams have been dispatched to ensure the improved feeding scheme is properly implemented, and Nwakuche stressed that inmate welfare would remain a top priority, alongside efforts to reform and rehabilitate prisoners. These efforts will include expanding educational and vocational programs, as well as fostering public-private partnerships to ensure sustainability.


Additionally, Nwakuche outlined plans to fast-track the prosecution of the 48,932 awaiting trial inmates, which represent a significant portion of the prison population. He intends to work closely with the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, and other key stakeholders to expedite trials, particularly for those facing serious charges such as armed robbery and murder.


To address prison overcrowding, Nwakuche emphasized the importance of non-custodial measures and early release options, urging collaboration with state judges and attorneys-general. He also warned officers against neglecting their duties, stressing the severe consequences of escapes, riots, and attacks in prison facilities.


The NPS is focused on improving the conditions of inmates while ensuring effective management of the prison system through enhanced cooperation with relevant stakeholders.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.