PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...

NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OPERATIONALIZES NEW MAXIMUM SECURITY CUSTODIAL CENTRE IN IBADAN. (PHOTO).


 NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OPERATIONALIZES NEW MAXIMUM SECURITY CUSTODIAL CENTRE IN IBADAN


The Nigerian Correctional Service has commenced operations at the newly completed Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Olojuoro-Olomi, in Ibadan, Oyo State, with the admission of 80 convicted male inmates.


A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Jane Osuji indicates that the facility was operationalized following approval by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and a directive by the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche.


The Centre currently has capacity for 800 inmates, with plans to expand to 3,000 upon completion of additional sections for awaiting-trial inmates, female inmates and persons on death row.


It further says the facility is equipped with modern custodial cells, medical facilities, a kitchen, administrative offices, staff accommodation and enhanced security infrastructure.


Strategically located in the South-West, the Centre is expected to ease pressure on existing custodial facilities, particularly in neighbouring Ogun, Osun and Ekiti States.


The Nigerian Correctional Service says the phased activation will allow the facility to progressively deploy its full capacity, while supporting the Service’s mandate of humane custody, reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration.

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