‎The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has commended 31 retiring officers of the Ministry for their dedication, sacrifices and contributions to national development, describing their years of service as a lasting investment in the future of the country.‎‎Dr. Ajani made this commendation at the send-forth ceremony for the retiring officers held on...
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‎FG INAUGURATES INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE REPORTED DEATHS OF 37 PEOPLE IN NSCDC CUSTODY, NIGER STATE
‎ The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has inaugurated a ten-member Independent Investigative Committee, constituted on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 people in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Niger State, and to recommend measures to prevent a...
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Counter-statement: How FG Refutes the Falsified “CDCFIB Recruitment Update
The Ministry of Interior has alerted the public about a fraudulent press release currently in circulation on various social media and messaging platforms. The fake document, dated August 11, 2026, concerns the ongoing recruitment exercise of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).This misleading release is titled “CDCFIB Recruitment Update” and has...
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FG CALLS FOR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN PRISON REFORMS AND GREATER REGIONAL COOPERATION AT UNODC AFRICA CONFERENCE
FG has reiterated its commitment to transforming correctional services across Africa through technology, data-driven decision-making, institutional reforms, and stronger regional collaboration.‎‎Speaking at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and the Use of Technology in Prison Settings in Africa, the Hon. Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ...
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RETIRED PARAMILITARY PERSONNEL LAUDS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S LIFETIME SALARY APPROVAL
Retired senior personnel from Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service have appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for senior officers of the services.‎‎Some of the retired paramilitary agencies;Controller/Commandant/Comptroller Generals (CGs) and Deputy CGs paid a courtesy visit to...
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FG Affirms Strengthened Migration Framework to Support National Security and Investment Facilitation
‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s migration management framework through targeted reforms aimed at enhancing national security, improving service delivery, and facilitating investment.‎‎The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Honourable Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu OFR, and...
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Correctional Centres through Public-Private Partnerships
The Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s correctional system into a hub for rehabilitation, productivity, and national development through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).‎‎This position was highlighted during a stakeholders’ engagement on optimizing correctional farm centres, industries, and PPP pathways, convened in collaboration with key partners, including civil society and...
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Nigeria Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with India, Emphasizes Sovereignty and Mutual Economic Responsibility
‎The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Republic of India, anchored on mutual respect, reciprocity, and shared prosperity.‎‎The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, during a courtesy visit in Abuja. The meeting focused...
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Border Security: Ashiru Urges FG, States to Empower Border Communities to Tackle Insecurity
Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Lola Ashiru, has called on the Federal Government and state governments to prioritise economic empowerment and development of border communities as a strategic approach to strengthening national security and reducing crime. Ashiru, who is also the Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate and a chieftain of the All Progressives...
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Strengthening Nigeria-EU Strategic Ties: Advances in Migration Management and Border Security
‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing Nigeria’s borders, curbing irregular migration, and strengthening international cooperation.‎‎The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in a statement in his office when he received the Deputy Director, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, Mr. Johannes Luchner, alongside the Head of the European Union...