AGS NEWS – A 36-year-old Nigerian national, Stanley Afaku, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, Ghana. Afaku was convicted by the Sekondi Circuit Court, presided over by Her … Continue reading Nigerian sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for armed robbery in Ghana
AGS NEWS – Famous American singer, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has said fame can sometimes feel like a prison. The 43-year-old said she now makes music at her own pace. Speaking in a GQ interview, Beyoncé said she isn’t focused on perfectionism … Continue reading Fame sometimes feel like prison – Beyonce
AGS NEWS – The former senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has narrated his prison experience. Sani, who wrote on his verified Facebook page on Friday, said his worst experience while in prison in the 1990s was when … Continue reading We bathed in open space – Shehu Sani narrates worst prison experience
AGS NEWS – Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, AKA Bobrisky, has advised Nigerians not to abuse the naira or they will become a landlord in prison. Bobsrisky made this known shortly after he was released from prison on Monday. Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced … Continue reading Don’t spray money – Bobrisky advises Nigerians after release from prison
AGS NEWS – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Hashiru Baku, identified as the mastermind behind the murder of Brigadier General Harold Udokwere. Udokwere, who was the National Chairman of the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, … Continue reading BREAKING: Police arrest prison escapee behind general’s murder in Kano
AGS NEWS – The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and obtained the conviction of Mohammed Nasir Sadeeq and Daniel John for their involvement in cheating by impersonation. This verdict was delivered … Continue reading Kaduna court sentences two internet fraudsters to prison
In a session at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, December 12, a man named Wasiu Oriyomi was remanded in the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre for the alleged defilement of a 7-year-old girl. Oriyomi, whose residential … Continue reading Man detained in prison over defilement of 7 year old girl
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was reportedly stabbed and seriously injured in a federal prison in Arizona on November 24. The incident occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison facing security … Continue reading Ex police officer convicted in George Floyd murder, stabbed in prison
A Lagos State High Court situated in Tafawa Balewa Square sentenced a 24-year-old motorcycle (Okada) rider, Idris Agunbiade, to 21 years in prison for his involvement in an armed robbery case. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the sentence, finding Agunbiade guilty … Continue reading Okada rider receives 21 year prison sentence for armed robbery
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to reconsider a plan aimed at paying fines totaling N500 million for 4,000 convicts to decongest Nigerian prisons. The Minister had … Continue reading “Pardon 4,000 inmates instead of spending N500 million for their release” – Femi Falana advises FG
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government will cover the fines of more than 4,000 inmates, amounting to over N500 million, to facilitate their release from correctional facilities. These inmates have been unable … Continue reading Nigerian government to cover N500m in fines for 4,000 inmates’ release from prison
On August 11, South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, adhered to an order to return to prison, only to be promptly released, adding another layer of complexity to his imprisonment for contempt of court. Zuma, aged 81, arrived at an … Continue reading Jacob Zuma of South Africa swiftly released an hour after reporting to prison
Drug dealer Carlos Macci, part of the gang that supplied The Wire actor Michael K. Williams with a deadly mix of heroin and fentanyl, has received a 30-month prison sentence. Federal Judge Ronnie Abrams delivered the sentence after Macci pleaded … Continue reading Drug dealer involved in Michael K. Williams’ fatal drug deal sentenced to 30 months in prison
A tense showdown occurred at the Federal High Court in Lagos between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) over the custody of the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The Federal … Continue reading Drama unfolds as DSS and prison services clash over Emefiele
A violent clash between rival gangs erupted in a prison in Ecuador, resulting in the death of six inmates and leaving another 11 injured. The Guayas 1 prison in Guayaquil witnessed the latest bout of violence, underscoring the ongoing troubles … Continue reading Ecuador prison riot claims lives of six inmates
A skit maker known as Trinity Guy, whose real name is Maruf Abdullahi, has been ordered by a family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan to be kept in Agodi Correction Centre until August 31. The court is hearing a case where … Continue reading Court extends remand of skit maker ‘Trinity Guy’ and victim’s parents in prison
Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The bail was granted by Justice James Omotosho in a case where Kyari and his siblings, Baba Kyari and Ali Kyari, … Continue reading Abba Kyari granted bail after 18 months in prison
Jos court sentences bus conductor to 3 months in jail for assaulting police officer. Benjamin Joseph, 32, was convicted after a report was filed by the officer in charge of traffic, stating that Joseph had caused traffic obstruction and assaulted … Continue reading Bus conductor receives three month prison sentence for assaulting police officer
Former Golden Eaglets star and FC Copenhagen forward Akinkunmi Amoo has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexual assault by a Danish court. The news of his sentencing was confirmed by former BBC World Football reporter Osasu Obayiuwana. … Continue reading Former golden eaglets player receives prison sentence for rape in Denmark
American rapper Fetty Wap has been instructed to provide his DNA and bank records after serving a six-year prison term for his involvement in a federal drug case in Long Island, New York. TMZ reports that upon his release, Fetty … Continue reading Fetty Wap ordered to submit DNA and bank records following 6 year prison sentence
American rapper Fetty Wap, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking scheme. The scheme involved shipping narcotics from the West Coast and selling them in … Continue reading Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to six years in prison for drug trafficking
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti expressed his gratitude towards his family members following his release from police custody after eight days. In a Facebook post shared on Tuesday night, Kuti acknowledged that despite being an “orphan,” he still had family support. … Continue reading Seun Kuti expresses gratitude for family and supporters following release from custody
Iran has released two French citizens who were jailed in separate cases, according to an announcement by France. Bernard Phelan, who also holds Irish nationality, and Benjamin Briere were freed from their prison in Mashhad and are currently en route … Continue reading Iran frees two jailed French citizens, urged to release others
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that out of the total 75,436 inmates in custody across the country, a staggering 52,446 are awaiting trial, causing severe strain on the correctional facilities. Gimba Dumbulwa, an assistant controller general of the … Continue reading Overstretched custodial facilities: NCoS reports 52,446 inmates awaiting trial
More than 2,000 political prisoners were pardoned by Myanmar’s junta to celebrate Kasone Full Moon Day, a Buddhist holiday, on May 11. The junta issued a statement that prisoners serving sentences under Penal Code 505 (a) were pardoned, a law … Continue reading Myanmar Junta grants amnesty to more than 2,000 political prisoners
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