Tinubu congratulates Information, Interior Ministers on birthdays
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation and Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of […]
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Workers Day: FG declares May 1 as public holiday
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, public holiday in commemoration of the 2024 Workers’ Day Celebration. […]
Suleja jailbreak: Minister pledges to relocate ‘a lot of correctional centres’
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 […]
Corruption biggest threat to security in Nigeria – Interior minister
The Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says corruption and corrupt practices fuel insecurity in the country, calling for all hands to be on […]
APC Primary: Interior Minister denies announcing Aiyedatiwa as Tinubu’s preferred candidate
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disassociated himself from a report that President Bola Tinubu has picked Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo […]
Eid-el-Fitr: FG approves Thursday, April 11 as additional public holiday
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el- Fitr. The Permanent Secretary, […]
Eidel-Fitri: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. […]
Board sanctions 118 Immigration, civil defence officers
The Board of NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional, and Immigration Service, has approved the sanction of 118 personnel for various offences. The Board Chairman, Dr […]
Minister worries over “significant” disparity in expatriate quota, CERPAC
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has expressed concern over the significant disparity between the number of expatriate quota and CERPAC issued by the […]
FG takes steps to address stakeholders’ concerns on Expatriate Employment Levy
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said stakeholders’ concerns over the recently-launched Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) would be addressed by the […]
Interior Minister tasks new NIS boss on border management
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nandap, to ensure effective management […]
FG reviews guidelines for promotions in 4 para-military agencies
The Board of Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services has approved the review of promotions in the four services in line with the […]
Tinubu summons Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo over alleged financial transaction with Betta Edu
President Bola Tinubu has summoned the minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Presidential Villa. The summon follows the controversy that has hitched […]
Sack Interior Minister now; Northern youths tell Tinubu after link with Betta Edu’s fake N38bn contract bazaar on social register
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – The Northern Youth Council has called for the sacking of the minister of Interior, Olubunmi Ojo. The group in […]
NIS begins training of Immigration officers on automated passport application process
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the commencement of training for Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers […]
FG declares public holidays for Christmas and New Year
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Monday, 25, Tuesday, 26 and Jan. 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas […]
Interior Minister decorates Immigration Service’s new C-G, 6 others
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo decorated the new Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola, with her new rank on […]
Minister frowns at different NIS uniform colour shades, inaugurates projects
The Minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji – Ojo, on Friday said that the uniform worn by personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) […]
E-passport: Nigerians in Italy urge minister to resolve challenges
The Nigerian Community in Rome, Italy, has urged the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to resolve the enhanced e-passport challenges encountered by Nigerians […]
FG frees 37 inmates in Rivers State
The Federal government through the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday, freed 37 inmates from both the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre and the […]