Nigerian politician (born 1982)
FG plans 63-year Fire Service overhaul to expand mandate: The Federal Government plans to repeal the 63-year-old Fire Service Act to create the Federal Fire and ...
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People Mimiko built are his greatest legacy, says Tunji-Ojo: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has praised former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko ...
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Fasoranti stood for justice, true federalism — Tunji-Ojo: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the late Afenifere leader ...
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Independence: FG declares Thursday public holiday: The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th ...
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2027: Ondo APC elders warn Aiyedatiwa, Tunji-Ojo supporters against division: Ondo APC elders have warned supporters of Governor Aiyedatiwa and Minister ...
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A survivor among a group of detained miners in Nigeria's Niger State has alleged that security officers crammed 65 people into a small cell before ... Show more
20 NSCDC officers suspended over deaths of detained suspected illegal miners: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday
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NANS S’West lauds Tunji-Ojo for youth empowerment, passport system overhaul: The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West, has commended the ...
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FG suspends Niger NSCDC commandant over miners’ deaths: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State ...
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Passport intervention: FG addresses UK complaints, denies extra charges: The Federal Government denies extra charges for Nigerian passports in the UK ...
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2027: Ondo labour leaders endorse Tinubu, praise Tunji-Ojo: Ondo State labour leaders endorse President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027 ...
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Minister empowers 200 students in 10 Ondo institutions: Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo empowers 200 students from 10 Ondo institutions with business equipment to ...
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Borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo faults Atiku’s plan to reopen land borders: Minister Tunji-Ojo clarifies that Nigeria borders are not closed, countering ...
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E-Gates, contactless renewals: The tech-driven border overhaul: Discover how Nigeria's border services are being transformed with e-gates and contactless ...
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APC chieftain lauds Tunji-Ojo’s direct relief to Ondo flood victims: An APC chieftain commends Minister Tunji-Ojo for providing direct cash relief to over 1 ...
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NGO, minister to train 100 Ondo students on leadership: A Non-Governmental Organisation, DevMe, said it is partnering with the Minister of Interior ...
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Minor offences causing prison congestion, Tunji-Ojo says: Minister Tunji-Ojo highlights how minor offences contribute significantly to prison congestion in ...
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Tinubu signs NIMC Act 2026 into law: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the signing of the Act as a landmark achievement.
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Nigeria ready for foreign investments, Tunji-Ojo tells Polish envoy: Minister Tunji-Ojo declares Nigeria open for foreign investment and strategic partnerships ...
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As Tunji-Ojo turns 44, Nigerians can expect more smiles…: Explore the impactful career of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo at 44. Discover his reforms as Minister of ...
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Media professional lauds Tunji-Ojo for passport, correctional reforms: A media professional lauds Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for his measurable reforms ...
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Workers’ Day: FG declares Friday, public holiday: Mr Tunji-Ojo congratulated workers across the country on a peaceful 1 May Workers’ Day celebration.
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JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter: The Federal Government declares Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026 ...
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Over 840,000 foreigners have overstayed their visas — Tunji-Ojo: Nigeria has over 840,000 visa overstayers, reveals Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ...
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3,000 Ondo elders benefit from minister’s free medical outreach: Over 3,000 elderly residents in Ondo State have benefited from a free medical outreach sponsored ...
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BREAKING: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr: The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20 ...
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2027: Tunji-Ojo, group targets 95% women support for Tinubu in Ondo: A group led by Minister Tunji-Ojo is mobilizing women in Ondo for Tinubu 2027 support ...
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The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp attended the 2026 Ministry of Interior Performance Management Retreat ... Show more
Minister urges agencies not to be distracted by politics: Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo urges agencies to avoid political distractions from the 2026 election year ...
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Police clear interior minister Tunji-Ojo of NYSC certificate forgery allegation: The police shared its findings on the NYSC certificate allegation against the ...
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FG vows to go after foreigners overstaying their visas: The Nigerian government now has the capacity to identify and apprehend foreigners overstaying visas using ...
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FG presents 850 mattresses to Ondo inmates: The Federal Government donates 850 mattresses to Ondo correctional centre inmates, part of a nationwide plan to ...
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FG deploys 700 newly trained firefighters: The Nigerian government has deployed 700 newly trained firefighters across the country to strengthen emergency ...
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FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide, vows to protect lives, property: The Nigerian government has deployed over 700 new firefighters nationwide to enhance ...
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Interior minister and Ondo @50: As Ondo State turns 50, we explore the national impact of Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a son of the soil redefining ...
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Creative sector key to growth –Tunji-Ojo: Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo describes the creative sector as a key driver for economic growth after meeting ...
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Barau, Tunji-Ojo defend Tinubu’s economic reforms: Minister Tunji-Ojo and Senator Barau defend President Tinubu's economic reforms ...
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His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), visited the Headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for ... Show more
Interior minister visits passport office unannounced, berates delays: Nigeria's Interior Minister criticizes severe passport processing delays during a ...
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Interior minister provides free medical treatment for 1,500 APC elders in Ondo: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo provides free medical care for over 1 ...
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PDP chieftain lauds Tunji-Ojo: A PDP chieftain, Raphael Ajisafe, commends the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his exceptional performance ...
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Ondo ex-lawmaker hails minister over immigration, security reforms: A former Ondo lawmaker praises Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for exceptional performance and ...
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Nigerian govt declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year: Mr Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Christians in Nigeria and around the world ...
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Interior minister lauded over reforms: Discover the innovative interior minister reforms led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, transforming service delivery and enhancing ...
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Nigerian borders now better protected – Interior minister: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says Nigeria's border security is now better protected under ...
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Minister tasks youths on perseverance despite current hardship: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo encourages Nigerian youths' perseverance ...
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Minister offers free medical treatment to 2,000 Ondo elders: No fewer than 2,000 elderly persons across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State have ...
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FG to unveil digital single travel emergency passport January: Nigeria's Federal Government will launch the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) in 2026 ...
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FG screens 170 foreigners seeking Nigerian citizenship: The Federal Government is currently reviewing 170 applications from foreigners seeking to become Nigerian ...
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Minister directs board to fix paramilitary recruitment portal glitches: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Civil Defence ...
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FG ends passport production at multiple centres after 62 years: Nigeria transitions to a single, centralized passport production system, promising faster ...
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Tunji-Ojo refutes reports of rift with Aiyedatiwa: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo dismisses social media rumors of a rift with Ondo State Governor ...
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Tinubu’s govt promoted over 52,000 paramilitary officers in two years – Minister: The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says President Bola Tinubu has ...
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Tinubu approved lifetime salary for retiring senior officers - Interior minister: Retiring senior officers in Nigeria will now receive lifetime salary benefits ...
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FG declares Friday public holiday to commemorate Eid ul-Mawlid: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues of peace ...
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FG targets one-week passport delivery, vows to end racketeering: Nigeria's government vows to deliver passports within one week, eliminating long delays and ...
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Ondo ex-lawmakers visit Tunji-Ojo, seek collaboration ahead of 2027: Former Ondo lawmakers visit Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo, pledging support for Tinubu's 2027 ...
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Minister seeks review of 60-year-old fire service law: Nigeria's Interior Minister calls for urgent reform of the outdated 60-year-old fire service law ...
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Many Nigerian prisons over 100 years old - Interior minister: Nigeria's Interior Minister reveals urgent need for rehabilitation of aging prisons ...
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Discover purpose early, minister tells pupils: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inspires Chrisland School graduates to find their purpose and achieve student ...
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FG urges tech-driven fire safety measures in oil, gas sector: Nigeria's government calls for innovative fire prevention measures in the oil and gas sector to ...
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Lawmakers decry poor living condition at Nigeria’s correctional centres: The lawmakers said their recent assessments of correctional facilities revealed ...
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FG issues over 3.5 million passports, saves N1bn from reforms: Over 3.5 million passports issued in Nigeria, saving N1bn annually through government reforms ...
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Nigerian govt launches passport office for senior public officials: “When we came in, it was shocking that the Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Immigration ...
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FG clears 14,000 e-visas, targets overstayers in renewed crackdown: Nigeria's new e-visa system has processed over 14,000 applications ...
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Minister urges correctional officers to uphold integrity, professionalism: Minister Tunji-Ojo charges Nigerian Correctional Service officers to maintain ...
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FG clears 200,000 passport backlogs, pays ₦28bn debts — Tunji-Ojo: Learn about the passport backlog status as the government clears over 200 ...
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FG turns back eight foreigners without valid visas: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the federal government has turned back ...
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Paid articlePaywall Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays: The interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called on Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and ...
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FG to sanction airlines bringing passengers without valid visas: The Federal Government has threatened that any airline caught airlifting passengers into Nigeria ...
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Criminals on INTERPOL red list arrested in Nigeria – Minister: The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that criminals on the red list of the ...
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Open letter to minister of interior- Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: A letter to the minister of interior praising the efforts in streamlining the passport process and ...
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FG declares May 1 public holiday: The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers' Day ...
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FG to establish centralised system for verifying travel documents – Minister: The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced plans to establish a ...
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BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration: The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025 ...
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Workers’ Day and Nigeria’s e-visa gate: Today is Workers’ Day, instructively also the birthday of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, who today is rolling out ...
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