The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Jan.1, 2025 as public holidays. This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja. According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said that the public holidays were to enable citizens to celebrate Christmas, … Read more
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has highlighted that the controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, reveals deeper systemic challenges within Nigeria’s institutions. Reports indicate that Bobrisky, recently jailed over naira abuse, allegedly received special treatment in prison by paying Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officials. Viral audio clips claimed that bribes secured … Read more
The Federal Government’s Independent Investigative Panel has revealed that there was no evidence indicating that Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) lived outside the Correctional Service centre within his six months of imprisonment. The report by the panel, set up by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to look into allegation of gross violation of standard operating … 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
Inmates’ rights advocate and Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, has suggested possible reasons for why convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, was reportedly held outside the designated Custodial Centre where he was supposed to serve his sentence. This comes amid allegations that he was sentenced to six months in … Read more
In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, has debunked a report alleging poor feeding in Custodial centres as untrue and do not reflect the service’s commitment to inmates welfare. The Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar stated this on Wednesday in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had ordered an investigation into the feeding conditions of … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Federal Government has declared June 12 Democracy Day as a public holiday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, commemorating the country’s journey towards democratic governance. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, Minister … Read more
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced plans to relocate Ikoyi prison and other correctional centers from urban areas. Urbanization has encroached on spaces around these facilities, prompting the need for relocation. President Tinubu inherited 256 correctional centers, making a complete overhaul within a year unrealistic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on … Read more
Nigerian Immigration Service to start home delivery of passports in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja from June 2024. Delays were due to a lack of data centres, according to Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Home delivery for Nigerians abroad will begin in the US and UK, with initial testing to ensure effectiveness. EKO HOT … Read more
Ministers Keyamo and Tunji-Ojo unveil new office for processing Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record. Keyamo stresses office’s role in enhancing border security and facilitating legitimate travel. Collaboration between government, private sector, and international actors drives development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, along with the Minister … 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
FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter Minister urges reflection on Easter’s values. Emphasizes unity and development aligned with President Tinubu’s agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will drop any minister who performs woefully and doesn’t not deliver on his or her mandates. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman, said this at the opening of a retreat in Uyo, the Awka Ibom capital, on Wednesday. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has flagged off the payment N585 million release fine for 4,000 inmates as part of its effort to decongest the correctional facility in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday while flagging off the initiative at Kuje prison, in Abuja. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has on Thursday given a marching order to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), demanding the swift clearance of over 200,000 international passports pending applications in two weeks. The Minister gave the order during a meeting with top government officials, the Acting Comptroller General, Adepoju … Read more