Tag: Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Nigerian govt. declares Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1 public holidays
“The Christmas season and the New Year presents an opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity, show compassion…
Revealed: Number of foreigners applying to become Nigerians
Olubunmi said the Citizenship Advisory Committee was responsible for reviewing and recommending citizenship applications for President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
Tunji-Ojo excited as NIS ends decentralised passport production after 62 years
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity…
FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Buhari
He added that the holiday was a show of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions…
E-visa: FG processes 14,000 applications in six weeks – Tunji-Ojo
He also revealed that the electronic Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (e-CERPAC) and the electronic Temporary Work Permit…
Nigeria set to launch groundbreaking e-Visa, digital cards
The announcement has already sent ripples through the security and travel sectors, with many speculating about the profound implications for…
Border control: Nigeria seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries
The summit provided a platform for international collaboration on migration policies, security threats and strategies to combat illegal immigration activities.
How all escaped inmates of Kogi will be recaptured – Tunji-Ojo
He said, “We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground in Kogi, and I have ordered…
FG made N2.4bn from marriages in 2024 – Interior Minister
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also said the FG through the Nigeria Immigration Service, deported 828 foreigners to their various countries in 2024.
NGO lauds interior minister for improved internal security
This is also coupled with strategic effort to reduce the emergency response time of the Service to below 15 minutes…
Democracy Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday
“The minister also called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that has been made, and look…
Why FG may relocate some prisons – Interior Minister
“Look at Ikoyi Correctional Centre sharing a fence with (another house). What’s (a) correctional centre doing in Ikoyi? This administration…
Home delivery of Nigerian passports begins June
“We have built the data centre, sorted the passport delivery solution and done the final presentation in terms of technology…
Interior Minister gives date for commencement of passport application automation process
He said, “We are good to go live. We are starting the training and on January 8, the solution will…
FG settles N52m fines, compensation for 399 inmates in Kaduna
As part of the efforts to decongest the correctional centres, the Federal Government has settled N52m fines and compensation for…
4,068 inmates released from prisons – Minister
The minister made this known on Saturday at the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre, where 37 of the inmates were released.
Ministry of Interior: Tunji-Ojo executing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
The coming of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of the Federal of Nigeria with the mantra of "Renewed…
Tunji-Ojo and his impact so far
With my personal experience as a Nigerian applying for a passport, I don't wish even my worst foe to have…
Two-week deadline for new passports, backlogs: Minister Tunji-Ojo
He said the scarcity and delay around fresh passport issuance and renewal fuelled corruption in the sector.
Aiyedatiwa congratulates Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo
By Segun Giwa Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on his appointment by…
LP candidate withdraws petition against Tunji-Ojo, APC
The candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Badmus Ademuyiwa, in the Feb. 25 election in the Akoko North East…