FG DECLARES MONDAY MAY 29TH, 2023 WORK FREE DAY FOR PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
 
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday 29th, 2023, work free for all workers in the country, to commemorate the inauguration of the nation's 16th democratically elected President. The declaration was made by the Hon. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja on Friday on behalf of the Federal Government. 

The Minister felicitates with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as expressed in the

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES 21 AND 24 APRIL, 2023 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EIDIL-FITR CELEBRATION

The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th April, 2023, as Public Holiday  to mark this year's EIdil-Fitr Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola), made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

He congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

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AREGBESOLA LAUNCHES  FIVE-YEAR  STRATEGIC PLAN FOR  THE MINISTRY OF  INTERIOR

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola), has launched a five -year strategic plan for the Ministry and its Services/Board for efficient service delivery. The Minister declared that the Ministry of Interior is integral to national security and prosperity in a way that many do not readily grasp. He said these are done through the four services of; @nigimmigration (NIS) which monitors comings and goings at the country's borders,

Nigerians in Diaspora; Three Easy Steps to Fast-track your Passport Renewal Process this December 

The @nigimmigration has made it easy to get a new passport in just two weeks through the newly-launched special diaspora fast-track passport renewal programme. This programme will run from the 12 December 2022 to 31 January 2023
 
What's more? You can travel to Nigeria even if your passport is expired and renew it once you arrive.

So, if you're looking to renew your Nigerian passport during your visit this Christmas season, here's how:

UPDATE: Owerri Custodial Centre Attacked by Unknown Gunmen

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The Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State has been attacked by unknown gunmen and forcefully released a total of 1,844 inmates in custody. The attackers who stormed the facility at about 0215hrs on Monday 5th April, 2021, gained entrance into the yard by using explosives to blast the administrative block. They were said to have arrived the centre in their large number in several Hilux pick-up vans and Sienna Buses armed with sophisticated weapons and immediately engaged the

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FG APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDANT GENERAL FOR NSCDC AND NOMINATION OF CONTROLLER GENERAL FOR NCoS President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR has approved the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD, mni as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) @CIVILDEFENDERS following the retirement from service of Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu.

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FG URGES NIGERIANS TO PUT UNITY AND PEACE ABOVE ALL

The Federal Government has called on the citizens and good people of Nigeria to put unity and peace above all, especially in light of the simmering tension in Ondo and (northern regions of) Oyo States. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni @raufaregbesola who gave the advice today in his office in Abuja, implored all citizens in the country to exercise restraint and pursue active efforts on how to use the tools of constructive dialogue, good neighbourliness and the primacy of

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FG DECLARES DECEMBER 25, 28, 2020; JANUARY 1, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS The Federal Government has declared Friday 25, Monday 28 December 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively.

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FG URGES YOUTHS TO CHANNEL THEIR ENERGY TO GOOD CAUSES 

The FG has called on youths in Nigeria to take advantage of the present digital revolution to channel their energy to good causes through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge ...sharing so as to nourish human capacity for the socio-economic development of the country.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola) made the call today in Lagos during a Stakeholders Engagement on Internal Security and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria.

UNCONSCIONABLE ATTACK ON CUSTODIAL CENTRES

Two @CorrectionsNg Custodial Centres in Benin City & Oko in Edo State were attacked yesterday by protesters purportedly under the #ENDSARS aegis, freeing (at the last count) 1,993 inmates in legal custody and looting the centres
#THREAD including the weapons in their armoury.

They came in large number, bearing dangerous weapons and attacked the officers on guard duty. They were unmistakable on their mission, which was to force the cells open, free the inmates and carry out other nefarious activities.

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FG HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT ON INTERNAL SECURITY

In its determination to bring an end to security challenges across the country, the FG has flagged-off a stakeholders’ engagement on internal security and conflict resolution.
#THREAD The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola) who disclosed this today in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital called on Nigerians and the good people of Borno State in particular, to support the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Administration in its...

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES 30 AND 31 JULY, 2020 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATION

#THREAD The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.

Today, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni @raufaregbesola virtually flagged off a Substance Abuse Test Exercise tagged, ”The Test Begins With Me” at the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquaters in Abuja and all it's commands across the country. ”Permit me to appreciate the support of President @MBuhari for the immense support he has continued to extend towards the implementation of the several laudable programmes of the Nigeria Immigration Service and by extension, the Ministry of Interior.” - Ogbeni @raufaregbesola

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola) on behalf of the Federal Government today at a World Press Conference announced the Amnesty of 2,600 inmates of @CorrectionsNg Custodial Centres in Nigeria. #InmateAmnesty The affected inmates includes:
1. Inmates that are 60years & above
2. Those suffering from ill-health likely to terminate in death
3. Convicts serving 3yrs & above & have less than 6mnths to serve
4. Inmate with mental issues
5. Inmates with option of fine not exceeding N50,000

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COVID-19: INTERIOR MINISTER (@raufaregbesola)CALLS FOR SPEEDY DECONGESTION OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRES

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#Thread Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has called for immediate decongestion of all the Correctional Centres in the country as a measure to ensure that the Coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19 does not find its way into any of the Centres. #PTFonCOVID19

How To Become A Nigerian Citizen

The Procedure for acquiring the Nigerian citizenship has been spelt out in Chapter III of the Nigerian Constitution. #HowToBecomeANigerian

#Thread However, before we go into the various ways of acquiring Nigerian Citizenship as prescribed by the law, we must define who a citizen is. #HowToBecomeANigerian

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FG DECLARES MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2019 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EIDUL-MAWLID CELEBRATION

#Thread The Federal Government has declared Monday November 11, 2019 as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

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FG SETS TARGET ON DECONGESTION OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRES

#Thread! The Federal Government has again re-stated its commitment to decongesting all the correctional centres across the country, saying the purpose of setting up such centres was to rehabilitate, reform and reintegrate inmates back to the society.

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FG DECREASES VISA CHARGES PAYABLE BY US CITIZENS IN LINE WITH RECIPROCITY POLICY

The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to the introduction of reciprocity of Visa Fees by the United States of America. The Ministry acknowledges that there were engagements with the United States Embassy on the issue and in the aftermath, a Committee was set up to conduct due diligence in line with the Ministry’s extant policy on reciprocity of Visa fees.