Tags: Minister of Interior

Federal Fire Service Saved 587 lives, N18.9trillion Worth of Properties in 2021

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) saved properties worth N18.9 trillion, while saving 587 lives and rescuing 260 persons from raging fire in 2021. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at the decoration of newly promoted Deputy Controllers General (DCGs) of the Service in Abuja on Thursday. According to the Minister,…

Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares July 20 And 21 As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. “I…

June 12: FG Declares Monday Public holiday, Warns Against Agitation That Threatens Nation’s Unity

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 14th June, 2021 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration as it warned against agitations capable of threatening the Unity of the country. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion and…

FG Declares Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful on this occasion and called on all Nigerians, at home…

FG Declares Monday, May 3 Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian Workers for witnessing this year’s celebration. He commended them for their patience, understanding and support in…

FG Reviews Passport Processing Time To Six Weeks

  The Federal Government has said it is turning around the entire passport application process by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to Six weeks’ timeline from 1st of June, 2021. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said this is to ensure a seamless, transparent operation, as well as accord human dignity to applicants and…

FG Declares Friday 2nd, Monday 5th April, 2021 Public Holidays To Mark Easter Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021, Public Holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated…

FG Introduces e-Temporary Passport For Nigerians

The Federal Government on Tuesday introduced a temporary passport to replace the Paper-type, hitherto issued to Nigerians in Diaspora desirous of returning home but don’t have regular standard Passport. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who launched the E-Temporary Passport, said the four-page travel document is for a one-way return journey to Nigeria. The Minister…

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 Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola who gave the advice today in his office in Abuja, implored all citizens…

FG Declares December 25, 28, 2020 and January 1, 2021 Public Holidays

The Federal government has declared Friday 25th, Monday 28th December 2020 as well as Friday 1st January 2021 as public holidays. This is to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively. A statement by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib M.L Belgore on Wednesday revealed that the Minister of…