The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said security operatives are already pursuing the escaped inmates after gunmen attacked Kabba Custodial facility on Monday. A statement by Sola Fasure, Media Adviser to Aregbesola said the Minister had been briefed by the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, on the unfortunate … Read more
The governor explained that those in disagreement with him wanted to be involved in appointment processes. EkohotBlog reports that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has disclosed that the disagreement between him, his immediate predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, and some party leaders was a result of alleged non-inclusion. Governor Oyetola noted that efforts are being made … Read more
Aregbesola, Oyetola group holds separate congresses in some local government. EkohotBlog reports that some me mbers of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday held a parallel congress in some local governments in the Osun State. Read Also: Pastor Adeboye Sells Off Helicopter Over Cost Of Maintenance It was discovered that The Osun Progressive (TOP), a … Read more
In the letter titled ‘Ease of Doing Business intervention: Escalation on matters arising at the Ministry of Interior in respect of business permit and expatriate quota processes’, Aregbesola was asked to address the matter as quickly as possible. The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council led by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has indicted the Minister of the … Read more
“I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays in … Read more
Rauf Aregbesola, is accused of prematurely retiring seven Assistant Controller Generals (ACGs) who took part in the screening and examination that produced the current Controller General, Haliru Nababa. There is controversy over the retirement of senior officers at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service (NPS). Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, is … Read more
Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday as public holiday. The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, June 14 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, via a statement on Thursday. In the statement titled, ‘FG declares Monday, … Read more
“Those who are agitating for Yoruba and Biafra nation are foolish. Any Nigerian must seek Unity, harmony and peace for our country. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday said those leading and supporting agitation for the Yoruba Nation are foolish saying “they should consider the consequences of war.” Aregbesola while speaking at Zenabab Hotel, … Read more
“I have no response to that. I belong to a group of focused, serious politicians” Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, has made his position known on throwing his hat into the ring for 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a virtual colloquium with the theme: “Africa: Interrogating the Leadership Questions”, Aregbesola said he’s taking things slowly … Read more
“First of all, booklets are available. Let me tell you that straightway” Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, says reports that there is dearth of passport booklet in the country and that Nigerians are having a torrid time getting their passport is false. Aregbesola stated this on Tuesday at a virtual colloquium with the theme: “Africa: … Read more
“Nigerians would know the roles played even by our officers in Owerri.” Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, says Nigerians will be left astounded and shocked by result of the investigative report of the attacks on Owerri Custodial Centre. Recall that unknown gunmen had attacked the state prison facilities and police headquarters in Owerri, the … Read more
“The weapons you carry and the instrument you have are to be lawfully deployed for maximum effect” Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, says anyone who muster the temerity to attack prisons shouldn’t not live to regret his actions. The minister said this on Friday while addressing squadron commanders of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in … Read more
In commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day, Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, as public holiday. The Minister further called for more dedication and patriotism from all Nigerian workers and the labour unions. In commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day, Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, as … Read more
The passport application processing time by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will now take six weeks, the federal government has disclosed. Ekohotblog reports that Rauf Aregebesola, minister of interior, made the disclosure on Thursday when he met with Muhammed Babandede, comptroller-general of NIS; passport officers, as well as attaches in Nigerian missions abroad. Speaking at … Read more
Some hoodlums have allegedly attacked some aides of the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola at a birthday party of a lawmaker representing Osogbo Constituency, Hon Taofeek Badamasi, on Sunday. Those allegedly attacked include the Personal Assistant to Aregbesola Olateju Ishola; Wale Omolola, Alhaji Bashiru Simple, Bashiru Fatoki and others. Some hoodlums have allegedly attacked some … Read more
Security agencies need to win the trust of the people. Fight against insurgency and kidnapping is asymmetric warfare. Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, says lack of cooperation and synergy among security agencies has gravely hampered efforts to rid the country of insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality. Aregbesola said this on Thursday while … Read more
Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, has admonished Nigerians to refrain from criminal stereotyping of any ethnic group. Aregbesola gave the admonition on Friday when he received a delegation from the executive intelligence management course (EIMC) 14 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS). The minister said the morality of the African race and Nigeria, … Read more
NCoS boss Ja’afaru Ahmed finally bows out after two tenure extension John Mrabure, has been appointed as Acting Comptroller-General. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE We Look Forward To Biden’s Presidency With Great Hope – Buhari Breaking: TB Joshua Becomes First Nigerian Pastor To Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine Renewal, Registration Of New … Read more
 Despite reports of frosty relationship between them, Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has commended his successor, Gboyega Oyetola over his management of the state affairs. In a letter to Oyetola on his second year anniversary in office, Aregbesola admonished the governor to always put the people on the front burner of the state … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 25TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and his Police Affairs counterpart, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, visited former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday. Tinubu is the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also on the delegation were paramilitary chiefs in Lagos. They include State Commissioners, Commandants of Nigeria Police, … Read more