Nigerian govt declares March 19, 20 public holiday for Eid-al-Fitr celebration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared March 19 and 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the ministry’s leadership. The government congratulated Muslims across the country for successfully completing the Ramadan fast. It also encouraged them to continue practicing values […]
FG Approves Employment Of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses Across Correctional Centres
The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to work in hospitals across Nigeria’s correctional centres. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the approval was granted by President Bola Tinubu to improve healthcare services for inmates. Tunji-Ojo explained that some correctional facilities currently lack adequate medical personnel, noting that […]
Court Dismisses Application Seeking Tunji-ojo’s NYSC Record
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to release details of the discharge certificate of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The request was brought before the court under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that […]
Court orders investigation of Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo’s academic qualifications
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a request to investigate the academic qualifications of Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako granted the permission following an ex-parte application filed by activist Emorioloye Owolemi. The court ruling allows an inquiry into the minister’s Secondary School Certificate reportedly issued by the West African Examinations […]
170 foreigners applied for Nigerian citizenship, we are reviewing their request – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it is currently reviewing applications from 170 foreign nationals seeking Nigerian citizenship. The revelation was made by the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who confirmed that the applications are undergoing due process and assessment. According to the Minister, the review is part of the government’s […]
Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday Sept. 5 public holiday
The Federal Government has announced that Friday, September 5, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, September 3. In the statement, the Minister […]
Sallah: FG declares June 6 and 9 public holidays
The Nigerian government has announced Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays. These dates will be observed nationwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival. In a statement issued on Monday, June 2, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government. He extended warm greetings […]
Nigerian Government Working Tirelessly to Address Insecurity – Minister
The Nigerian government is facing serious security challenges, but it is actively working to tackle them. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo shared that top security officials are fully committed to improving the safety of the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he revealed that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, and […]
Government Panel Confirms Bobrisky Served Jail Time but with Special Privileges
A government investigative panel has confirmed that Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, did serve his six-month jail sentence in a correctional center and not in a private apartment, as was previously rumored. The panel, set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, was tasked with investigating claims that Bobrisky stayed outside of prison […]
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Indicted Officials in Bobrisky Scandal Will Face Consequences
The Interior Minister of Nigeria, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a strong warning to officials from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) who are implicated in the scandal involving cross-dresser Bobrisky. Reports have surfaced that some NCoS officials allowed Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, to serve his prison sentence in a private apartment instead […]