‎ 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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‘Some Spent 15 Years There’: Nigeria Challenges South Africa Over Migrant Removals
By Prosper Okoye Nigeria has questioned South Africa’s argument that economic pressures and labour market constraints justify the removal of foreign nationals, as officials and migration stakeholders raised concerns over the treatment of Nigerians returning from the country. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of Nigeria’s Technical Working Group on Migration and Development on...
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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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Nigeria Urges Integration of Diaspora Health Professionals into Global Strategies
‎The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for a radical restructuring of global health strategies, urging the international community to move away from “unsustainable” models of medical migration.‎‎Speaking at the 2026 UK Global Health Summit at the Royal College of Physicians, Dr. Salako delivered a keynote address...
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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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Guinness World Record Recognises David Umahi
Left, the Hon. Minister of Works Engr. Nweze David Umahi received the year 2026, World Guinness Book of Record from the Managing Director, of Guinness Nigeria, Mr.Girish Sharma. During a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon. Minister of Works at Mabushi Abuja. Date: 17th February, 2026. 156 Views
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Dangote Cement Bolsters Kogi Healthcare With Multi-Million Naira Cottage Hospital At Obajana
In a major move to expand healthcare access in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to deliver a state-of-the-art multimillion naira cottage hospital in its plant community of Obajana, Kogi State. The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, Azad Nawabuddin, described the project as a critical pillar of the company’s ongoing commitment to...