Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19828.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Nigerian Minister of Interior, responsible for overseeing the country's correctional services. He has been urged to take action on prison reform amidst criticisms regarding the treatment of inmates and the urgent need to address the challenges within the justice system, including the significant number of individuals awaiting trial.
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Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior whose supportive policies contributed to the projects.
NSCDC Bayelsa expands operational capacity with new facilitiNigeria· 2026-06-21
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the second policy was launched after addressing gaps identified in the first policy.
UK Envoy Backs Nigeria's New Security Gender PolicyNigeria· 2026-02-03
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.
Police Boost Patrols, FG Declares HolidayNigeria· 2025-12-23
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the values associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
FG Declares Public Holidays in Nigeria for Christmas & New YNigeria· 2025-12-22
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is mentioned as the Minister of Interior who failed to balance the need for revenue with citizens’ rights.
SERAP Slams FG, Calls Increase UnlawfulNigeria· 2025-08-31
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, defended the new hike in passport fees.
Nigeria Passport Fee Hike to ₦100,000, ₦200,000 in 2025Nigeria· 2025-08-29The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced a policy for lifetime salary benefits for retiring senior officers.
Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary for Retiring Senior OfficersNigeria· 2025-08-28
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, led an FG delegation that held a meeting with the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr.
Nigeria Visa Restrictions: US, UAE Tighten RulesNigeria· 2025-07-11
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Interior Minister who announced the implementation of penalties for visa overstays in Nigeria.
14,000+ Issued, Overstay Crackdown BeginsNigeria· 2025-07-01
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Interior Minister who announced the activation of an online immigration amnesty portal for foreigners in Nigeria.
Nigeria Visa Amnesty Portal Opens: Regularize Your StayNigeria· 2025-06-30Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated that the initiative helped the government saved about N1bn in feeding expenses for inmates.
7,500+ Freed: Govt Decongests Nigerian PrisonsNigeria· 2025-06-28
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of the Interior who has called for innovation-driven governance.
Tinubu's London Trip: Celebration or Scandal?Nigeria· 2025-06-08
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior and part of the committee.
FG begins preparations for 2025 Democracy Day, unveils activitiesNigeria· 2025-06-05
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Adha.
FG declares Friday, Monday public holidaysNigeria· 2025-06-02
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government has cleared over 200,000 unprocessed passport applications since he assumed office.
FG clears 200,000 passport backlogs, pays ₦28bn debts — Tunji-OjoNigeria· 2025-05-27
There have been notable improvements in the Ministry of Interior, led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Tinubu ministers’ mid-term scorecardNigeria· 2025-05-25
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who disclosed the relocation of custodial centres.
FG intensifies border watch after murder suspect recaptureNigeria· 2025-05-25
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that criminals on the red list of the International Police were arrested at Nigerian airports.
Criminals on INTERPOL red list arrested in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-21Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, commended the NIS for reviewing Nigeria’s border security strategy.
Immigration rallies joint task force against terror threatsNigeria· 2025-05-21Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, leading significant security and digital transformation initiatives.
Workers’ Day and Nigeria’s e-visa gateNigeria· 2025-05-02
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, disclosed the declaration of May 1 as a public holiday.
FG declares May 1 public holidayNigeria· 2025-04-29
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced plans to establish a centralised system for the authentication and verification of all travel documents in Nigeria.
FG to establish centralised system for verifying travel documents – MinisterNigeria· 2025-04-29
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo admitted that passport administration has become a national embarrassment and is leading the ministry's reform efforts.
Nigeria’s new contactless biometric passportNigeria· 2025-04-27
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged extortion.
NSCDC detains officers accused of N5.2m extortionNigeria· 2025-04-24
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who ordered the investigation into the alleged extortion by officers.
NSCDC boss orders officers' detention over ₦5.2m extortionNigeria· 2025-04-23The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the public holidays for Easter celebration.
FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebrationNigeria· 2025-04-15
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo unveiled the new immigration policy during a stakeholders' meeting.
Visa overstayers in Nigeria to face $15 daily fine, lifetime ban from August
Ghana· 2025-04-12Tunji-Ojo made the announcement while unveiling the Ministry of Interior’s new Expatriate Administration System.
Overstay your visa, risk 10-year ban, FG tells expatriatesNigeria· 2025-04-12Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who announced stricter immigration penalties for visa overstays in Nigeria.
FG imposes 10-year entry bans for visa overstays, $15 daily fine from August 1Nigeria· 2025-04-11Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has called for collaboration with the Sahel and West African countries on information and data sharing for effective border control.
FG to tighten border as NIS arrests 51 illegal immigrantsNigeria· 2025-04-02
