FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday to Mark Independence Day

The Federal Government has declared Friday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. This announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Minister congratulated Nigerians […]
Interior Ministry Defends New Nigerian Passport Charges Amid Public Concerns

The Federal Government has moved to defend its recent decision to raise the cost of Nigerian passports, emphasizing that the increment will strengthen efficiency, protect national identity, and stamp out corruption in the system. In a statement released by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration […]