NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL SEEKS INVOLVEMENT IN EFCC’S ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Nigerian Press Council Seeks Involvement in EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Fight   The Nigerian Press Council, NPC has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. The request was made on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 when NPC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Dili Ezughah led the top management team of the Council on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s corporate headquarters. Ezughah who praised the Commission for its productive engagement with the media commended the Commission for its “unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, integrity and good governance,” noting that such commitment had significantly advanced the country’s fight against corruption. He described the EFCC as a “strategic national institution” and expressed appreciation for the Commission’s professional engagement with journalists.   While highlighting the importance of a free, responsible and ethical press in promo...
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NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE SANCTIONS 3 OFFICIALS OVER IBARA CUSTODIAL CENTRE SECURITY BREACH. (PHOTO).

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 NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE SANCTIONS 3 OFFICIALS OVER IBARA CUSTODIAL CENTRE SECURITY BREACH


The Nigerian Correctional Service has taken disciplinary action following the unauthorised use of a mobile phone by an inmate at the Ibara Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abeokuta.


In a statement, the Service Public Relations Officer, Jane Osuji, says preliminary investigations confirmed that the inmate, who is on death row, illegally possessed a mobile phone used to access social media while in custody.


The statement says the phone has been recovered, the inmate transferred to another custodial facility under enhanced security, while investigations continue.


The Nigerian Correctional Service adds that the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered the immediate removal of the Officer-in-Charge of the custodial centre and two other principal officers pending the outcome of the investigation.


The Service assures Nigerians that anyone found to have facilitated or aided the security breach will face appropriate disciplinary and administrative sanctions in line with existing regulations.

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