Interior Minister Inspects World-class Centralised Passport Personalization Centre The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, led an inspection of the Nigeria Immigration Service’s newly completed Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, and the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nanndap. The facility, a landmark in Nigeria’s ongoing passport reform initiative, represents the first of its kind in the 62-year history of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Speaking during the visit, the Minister described the centre as a “big win for this administration and for Nigerians,”…
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Interior Ministry, Kaduna Revenue Service To Partners On Expatriate Quota Data Sharing The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the administration of the Expatriate Quota through technology-driven processes and inter-agency collaboration. Dr. Ajani, who represented the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Kaduna State Revenue Service, led by its Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Ajani commended their efforts to engage with relevant stakeholders on matters relating…
Interior Ministry Honours Retirees For Outstanding Service The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has applauded the meritorious service of retiring officers of the Ministry, describing them as “senior citizens and distinguished colleagues who have devoted decades to the noble calling of public service.” Speaking at the retirement ceremony held in Abuja, Dr. Ajani extended warm regards and best wishes of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who is currently on a short leave. She emphasized that the occasion was not merely a farewell but a celebration of lives dedicated to upholding the integrity and stability…
“No Light, No Second Term Vote”; Obi Mocks Tinubu Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has mocked President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following yet another collapse of the national electricity grid, which plunged the country into widespread blackout. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, recalled Tinubu’s campaign promise that Nigerians should not re-elect him if he failed to provide constant electricity within four years. In a statement titled “If I don’t give you constant electricity in the next 4 years, don’t vote for me for second term,” Obi said:…
Commandant VGN FCT Command Pays Courtesy Visit to ASURI Scribe, Prof. Ndubuaku The Commandant of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Commander Yabo Micah Maji, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary General of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, at his head office in Abuja. Commander Maji said the visit was to appreciate the Secretary General’s continued support and contributions to the organization. During the visit, the Commandant expressed the group’s gratitude for Prof. Ndubuaku’s unwavering commitment to the growth and stability of community-based security…
Thunderstorm Incident Affects 132kv Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven Transmission Line The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that a thunderstorm that occurred late in the evening of September 3, 2025, caused the snapping of the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The cut conductor fell to the ground near Tower 97 along the route. Although there was no loss of human life, the high-voltage discharge from the fallen conductor unfortunately torched a house built under the transmission line, close to the tower, burnt a car parked under the transmission line right-of-way and killed two cows along the route. Immediately…
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Summon El-Rufai, 7 Other ADC Leaders The Nigerian police, Kaduna State Command has invited former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside several prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. A police letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi, directed the ADC Kaduna State Chairman to produce El-Rufai and six other party members at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8, 2025.…
Maulud: Barau Urges Muslims To Reflect, Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s Virtues The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has urged fellow Muslims to use the occasion of Maulud to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Federal Government had declared Friday, September 5th, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Senator Barau, in a message to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), signed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, described the noble Prophet as a role model to all.…
BREAKING: Many Police Officers Killed As Gunmen Attack Checkpoint There was serious tension as Armed men suspected to be militants launched a deadly attack on police operatives at the Obehie boundary between Rivers and Abia states in the early hours of Thursday, killing two officers of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU). According to a police situation report, the incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when over 20 gunmen, arriving in three SUVs concealed behind long trucks, opened fire on CTU operatives stationed at a sandbag checkpoint. “The CTU Commander Base 24 Aba reported that today at about 0120hrs…
BBNaija: Imisi, Faith In Serious Fight Tensions flared once again in the BBNaija season 10 house, as housemates Imisi and Faith ignited a heated confrontation over kerosene. The clash was fueled by the week’s ‘Bare Minimum’ theme, which saw Big Brother strip the house of modern comforts like beds, couches, and cooking gas. In their place, the authoritative voice provided stoves and kerosene, making the fuel a precious commodity. The argument erupted when Faith, the current head of house (HoH), confronted Imisi for allegedly taking kerosene to cook without his authorisation. The exchange quickly escalated beyond a simple disagreement, devolving…