FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria He called on the Muslim Ummah to reflect on and emulate the Prophet’s virtues The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of the Holy … Read more
Public holidays are cherished moments for many, offering opportunities to rest, socialize, and celebrate with loved ones. These special days, typically marked by a break from work and school, are observed to honor cultural, historical, religious, or national traditions. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Interior, led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to enhance security measures for electricity transmission lines across the country to curb persistent vandalism of critical infrastructure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. In an official statement issued by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
Nigerian Government plans to start local production of international passports. Minister of Interior engages with local technology company for domesticating passport production. Efforts underway to streamline visa application process and enhance accessibility through automation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Government has announced intentions to commence local production of international passports within the country. Minister … Read more
Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. Instructions issued by Nigerien Ministry of Interior for reopening at 12:00 midnight via radio message on social networks. Enhanced controls and security measures mandated along 1,500-kilometre boundary stretch following reopening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy by the Federal Ministry of Interior, as administered by the Nigerian Immigration Service. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National President, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Dele … Read more
FG has said there is ‘no official public holidays date yet’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has denied dates purportedly circulating online as the official dates for the yuletide holidays. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Afonja Fatai Ajibola in a statement on Saturday, denied the trending … Read more
…the Ministry of Interior said such claims were misleading and false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday reiterated that marriages formalised at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos are constitutional and legal. Several reports had claimed marriages conducted at federal registries were illegal as local governments are … Read more
…28 inmates refused to escape and some of those that fled have voluntarily returned to the facility as of Monday morning Two security operatives were killed when gunmen invaded the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi State, authorities have said. Similarly, two officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), have not been accounted for, … Read more
He urged the officers to step up their games in responses to emergencies across the country noting that the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians is of utmost importance The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday said the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians should not be handled … Read more
The Ministry of Interior has denied allegation it is compiling a list of leading voices of the #EndSARS campaign to place them on travel ban. The ministry denied the allegation following a report by Peoples Gazette that the interior ministry under Rauf Aregbesola requested from the Department of State Services if it had a profile … Read more