THE Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark the 2025 Workers Day. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Tunji-Ojo commended … Read more
MINISTER of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The officers, according to a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State. The Minister, … Read more
THE Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January 2025 as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government extended warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure the issuance of international passports within six weeks to applicants who meet all stipulated requirements. Naija News understands that this directive aligns with Section 9(4) of the Immigration Act 2015. The ruling was delivered by … Read more
OLUBUNMI Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve the culture and tourism sector in Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo made the emphasis at the 100-year anniversary of Oke-Agbe community in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo state on Sunday. According to him, the president, with the rebranding of the … Read more
THE Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Minister unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption would be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services … Read more
THE Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has proposed the establishment of a specialized team, dubbed the “Power Rangers,” to safeguard Nigeria’s power facilities. Trojan News reports that this move comes in response to the frequent destruction of transmission towers and other power infrastructure, which the minister has labeled as “economic terrorism.” The Federal Government has issued … Read more
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. The statement partly read, “As we mark another Democracy Day in the … Read more
FRANCE has expressed its commitment to strengthen existing relations with Nigeria, especially in tackling illegal migration and human trafficking. France Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Christophe Leonzi, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday … Read more
MINISTER of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday said government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better space, security and better infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119 inmates escaped following a rainstorm that damaged the facility on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement … Read more