The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday said government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better space, security and better infrastructure. Mr Tunji-Ojo made the pledge when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119 inmates escaped following a rainstorm that damaged the facility on Wednesday. This was contained in … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Services, (NIS), has defended its latest policy requiring proof of citizenship from Nigerians seeking to renew their passports. In a post on X, the NIS stated that all documents required during the process of passport issuance are backed by the Nigerian constitution and the Ministry of Interior. The immigration service explained that … Read more
The federal government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The information is in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday in Abuja. She stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who gave the additional approval on behalf of the … Read more
