Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Benefits For Interior Officers The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a new welfare policy that grants lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above. The policy, which marks a major boost to officers’ welfare, received the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure on Thursday at the 2025 Ministerial Retreat, where he reviewed the ministry’s achievements and restated its commitment to strengthening institutional performance across all agencies. According to a statement signed by DCF P.O. Abraham, NPRO/Head of Corporate Services of…
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FG Announces New Price For Passports The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of Nigerian Standard Passport fees to boost its applications. This was In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport. This was contained in a statement issued by the service public relations officer, ACI AS Akinlabi on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The statement reads in parts, “In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport, the Nigeria Immigration Service hereby announces an upward review of Nigerian Standard Passport fees, set to take effect on 1st September,…
TCN Takes Anti-Vandalism Campaign To Edo The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) continues its fight against vandalism and to prevent illegal excavations around transmission towers by organizing another sensitization programme in the Umelu Community, Benin City, Edo State. Held on August 20, 2025, at the palace of the Enogie of Umelu community, the event aimed to educate community members and the general public on the dangers of vandalizing and encroaching on transmission infrastructures. In his address, the General Manager, Transmission, Benin Region, Engr. C.C. Iwuamadi expressed his appreciation to the community for their continuous efforts towards safeguarding transmission infrastructures situated…
Mass Endorsement Hits Hon. Jimbo As Ward Leaders Hail His Performance In Office, Constituency It was a joyful moment as Stakeholders and decision makers in Otoro Ward 3, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has lauded the Honourable Member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, Rep. Clement Jimbo, for his sterling performance in office in the past two years. The good people of Otoro Ward III, commended the Federal Legislator, Monday, 18th August, 2025, when they paid him an appreciation/solidarity visit at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Speaking on behalf of the Otoro Ward III stakeholders, Rev.…
16 Inmates Profane Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public of an incident that occurred in the early hours of today 12th August, 2025 at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State. Some inmates breached the security of the facility, and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation enabling sixteen (16) inmates to escape custody. In the course of containing the situation, five (5) personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention at a government health facility. Seven…
How Ibom Air And Nigerian Security Officials Destroyed Comfort Emmanson’s Dignity What happened to Ms. Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight is nothing short of a national disgrace. Her alleged “offence”? She didn’t switch off her phone quickly enough. Her punishment? The kind usually reserved for hardened criminals. The moment the aircraft touched down in Lagos, the nightmare began. Ibom Air hostesses, aided by Nigerian security operatives, turned a paying passenger into public prey. She was manhandled, dragged off the plane like contraband, stripped naked in full view, recorded on video, and paraded like a trophy of humiliation. By…
Two Nabbed For Vandalising TCN Facilities In Gombe Nigerian police, Gombe State Command said on Friday that two suspects had been arrested for allegedly vandalising Transmission Company of Nigeria infrastructure in Tumi village, Akko Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated this in a statement in Gombe. The incident occurred at Mararraban Tumu village, targeting tower structures belonging to the TCN. Mr Abdullahi identified the suspects as Musa Bappa (20) and Musa Usman (22), are both residents of Zange village in Kumo, Akko LGA. According to him, the suspects were arrested by Akko Division…
Many Passengers Feared Kidnapped As Driver, Others Escape Bandits have reportedly abducted nine passengers in Ogbabo Junction along the Itobe–Anyigba road in Kogi State, while the driver and six passengers miraculously escaped abduction. It was reliably gathered that the incident occurred on Friday evening at about 4:20 p.m. near Ogbabo Junction in Ofu Local Government Area, where a bus with registration number ENZ-55 XS and a blue Toyota Carina ‘E’ were found abandoned. It was learnt that the gunmen, who were laying ambush at the location, suddenly burst onto the expressway when they noticed a Hummer bus loaded with passengers…
Tunji-Ojo Reaffirms Support for Youth Leadership, Advocates Trust, Character and Long-Term Partnerships The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to youth development and transformative leadership in Nigeria, during an interactive session with members of the Junior Chamber International ( JCI). Speaking at the event, the Minister emphasized that true leadership goes beyond ambition, it requires preparation, integrity, and a relentless commitment to excellence. He described leadership as both scientific and practical, urging young leaders to understand that, just like in chemistry or physics, the outcomes of leadership are determined by the quality of…
FG Sacks 15 Prison Officers, Sanctions 216 In a sweeping move to reinforce discipline and uphold professionalism within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has dismissed 15 personnel and sanctioned 216 others in a sweeping disciplinary exercise. The action, which followed exhaustive investigations and recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), were aimed at sanitising the system and restoring public confidence in the system . This was contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Deputy Controller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar. According to the…