Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19826.6Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who inaugurated the committee investigating the miners' deaths.
Niger miners’ deaths: Grieving families demand justiceNigeria· 2026-09-26
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated an independent investigative committee to probe the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners.
FG probes 37 fatalities, vows no cover-upNigeria· 2026-09-22
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is mentioned as Nigeria's interior minister who was present during the recounting of the incident.
'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria
Tanzania· 2026-09-22
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated the committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
FG inaugurates committee to probe Niger miners’ deathsNigeria· 2026-09-22
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who announced the independent committee to investigate the deaths.
NSCDC arrests three more officers over Niger miners’ deathsNigeria· 2026-09-21
Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who ordered the suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the NSCDC.
Youths condemn death of 37 miners in NSCDC custodyNigeria· 2026-09-20
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the constitution of the committee to investigate the deaths of detainees.
FG probes deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees in Niger StateNigeria· 2026-09-19Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and 20 other officers over the reported deaths of 37 people in the Corps’ custody.
Full list of 20 suspended NSCDC officeNigeria· 2026-09-19
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, promised that the government would do what was necessary and work with the Niger State Government to ensure justice.
Horror in NSCDC cell of death in MinnaNigeria· 2026-09-19
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had suspended the Niger State NSCDC Commandant and ordered a full investigation into the incident.
Tinubu orders prosecution over Niger miners’ deathsNigeria· 2026-09-18
Nigeria’s interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered the immediate suspension of Niger state’s NSCDC commandant pending an investigation.
Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died | Nigeria
United Kingdom· 2026-09-18
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension of Niger State's NSCDC commandant pending the outcome of a full investigation.
Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agencyTanzania· 2026-09-18
Tunji-Ojo had also ordered a full investigation into the incident.
FG assures no one culpable will be shiNigeria· 2026-09-18Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who approved the extension of the passport intervention exercise.
NIS extends UK passport intervention as 1,477 Nigerians enroNigeria· 2026-09-11
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo directed the initiative to improve passport services for Nigerians abroad.
Nigerian Passport UK: NIS Deploys Intervention TeamNigeria· 2026-08-09
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is included in the delegation.
Tinubu names Gbajabiamila to lead Nigeria-Canada conferenceNigeria· 2026-08-07
Nwakuche commended Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for his interventions aimed at improving inmate welfare.
NCoS to Enroll Inmates in National Health Insurance SchemeNigeria· 2026-07-29
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed that 93 per cent of inmates in Nigeria’s custodial centres were being held for offences under state laws.
Nigerian Prison Overcrowding: 80,000 Inmates Await TrialNigeria· 2026-07-23
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister for Interior who met with the Turkish Ambassador.
Turkey releases official list of 9 African countries whose citizens can apply for its eVisa in 2026
Gambia· 2026-07-16
Odimayo lauded Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for his role in the primary process.
Ondo APC Rep Candidate Urges Aggrieved Members to Shun ProteNigeria· 2026-07-04
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Minister of Interior who announced the arrests of Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders.
NIMC Database Helps Arrest Boko Haram, ISWAP CommandersNigeria· 2026-06-27
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