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BBC News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Public facilities wey don get new name since 2023
Within two years wey di Nigeria president office, President Bola Tinubu start im administration e don commission and rename several goment properties afta im name, politicians and popular figures for Nigeria. On Thursday, president Bola Tinubu rename di University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) afta di late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari die at di age of 82 for one London clinic on Sunday and im family bury am on Tuesday for Daura, Katsina state. During di Federal Executive Council (FEC) wey hold in honour of di late former president on Thursday, Tinubu rename UNIMAID to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. "Di ceremony for di special session of di Federal Executive Council honour di eighth Nigerian leader— civil war hero, former military head of state, and anti-corruption advocate — passing on July 13, with legacy of discipline and patriotism," di statement tok. "President Tinubu, open di floodgates of tributes in di presence of later leader children, e rename di 50-year-old University of Maiduguri Muhammadu Buhari University." UNIMAID to Muhammadu Buhari University Dem establish di university in 1975, under military goment in di capital city of Borno State, in northeast Nigeria. UNIMAID get 16 faculties and 127 programmes, wit 26 000 students. Now, di president don rename am as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. Buhari serve as Nigeria democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, e also rule as military head of state from January 1984 to August 1985. Abuja International Conference Centre to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Centre Recently, dem rename Abuja International Conference Centre wey former President Ibrahim Babangida Tinubu to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Centre. Di Nigeria Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike also name halls inside di centre afta some politicians. Im name halls afta Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of di House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. According to di FCT Minister, dis na im way to say thank you to dem for supporting im FCT Administration and for how di Judiciary and Legislative arms of goment dey collabo wit executive. Former President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida bin build di Abuja International Conference Centre for 1991. According to Wike, Babangida bin build to ICC to host one Organization of African Unity meeting. Oda tins goments don rename since 2023 In March 2024, Niger State govnor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, rename di Minna International Airport from Abubakar Imam Kagara International Airport to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport. Many residents of di state para ova di new changes accusing di govnor of operating Tinubu-led goment for dia state. In June 2025, president Bola Tinubu also name one 300-bed specialist hospital for Millennium Square in Kaduna state as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital. In January 2025, president Bola Tinubu commission newly built military barracks in Abuja and name di facility afta imsef "Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks." Di barrack go accommodate military personnel and provide dem facilities like sport center, clinic, worship centers, roads, among others. During di commission, president Tinubu describe di officers of di Nigerian Armed Forces as "heroes" of Nigeria. In December 2024, dem rename di Immigration Headquarters afta Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex. Di president also name, di Murtala Mohammed Expressway for Abuja afta Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka in June 2024.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Who be di APC acting national chairman Ali Bukar Dalori
Grassroot politician Ali Bukar Dalori don resume office as di Acting National Chairman of Nigeria ruling party di the All Progressives Congress (APC), afta di unexpected resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. APC National Secretary, Ajibola Bashiru, formally present Oga Ganduje resignation letter to di National Working Committee (NWC) during dia meeting earlier. Tori around di resignation of Ganduje wey be di former govnor of Kano state no clear as im or di APC neva release any official detail about di matter. Oga Dalori resumption as APC acting chairman don draw attention as many Nigerians don begin ask about who im be. Who be Ali Bukar Dalori? Ali Bukar Dalori na grassroots politician from Borno State in Northeast Nigeria. E be from Konduga local govment area of Borno state. E be former Chairman of di APC for Borno State. During im time as di chairmo, E bin dey reported say Oga Dalori bin strengthen di party structure for local level. For 2022, Dalori bin also hold office as di Deputy National Chairman (North), position wey make am popular for di national level of di All Progressives Congress. Bifor e become party chairman for state and national level, Ali Bukar Dalori bin start im political journey as a councillor. E later become chairman of Konduga Local govment Area, wia e dey popular well-well. His dedication, especially during times of insecurity in the North-East, earned him broad respect. Dem name Ali Bukar Dalori, wey be di deputy national chairman, as acting national chairman in line with Article 14 of di All Progressives Congress (APC) party constitution. Di APC National Working Committee (NWC) for dia process, bin follow dia internal rules and appoint Dalori to avoid leadership vacancy within di party especially at dis kind time for political space. As di most senior northern official for di party leadership, Dalori na di next in line by APC hierarchy. Di party make di decision pending di time di National Executive Committee fill di position permanently. As e resume office, Oga Dalori bin acknowledge former chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje contributions and tok thank you to am for im service. Tok-tok wey dey go round within di party na say Ali Bukar Dalori appointment na to douse tension from di North-Central party members, sake of dia fear say dem dey sidelined wen Oga Ganduje wey be from di North-West become chairman against earlier zoning expectations.
Zawya
30-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: How NEDC's projects are rebuilding lives, infrastructure in Northeast?
For decades the Northeast of Nigeria, particularly Borno State, has come under serious threat from the activities of Boko Haram and ISWAP. This challenge led to the collapse of infrastructure, like water supply, electricity supply, as well as the destruction of houses and cities, towns and villages. According to a resident of Maiduguri, Muntari Shariff, 'The Northeast especially Borno State is in hopeless state of infrastructural delay. Thousands of people have been displaced. To be candid, government alone can't do it alone.' Findings by Nigerian Tribune revealed that it was based on such premise that the Federal Government established the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in 2017. Since the establishment of the commission, it has been up and doing in order to bring succour to the people of the Northeast. It was gathered that several interventions by the commission aimed at bringing relief to the six states in the Northeast have been carried out. Even though, some are of the opinion that more interventions need to be done, there are a lot of successes have been recorded. NEDC's interventions so far Nigerian Tribune gathered that the commission has carried out a number of interventions in the Northeast region. Findings by Nigerian Tribune showed that in Konduga and Gwom in Borno State, the NEDC has constructed modern housing estates for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). For many who fled their villages due to the insurgency, these homes are the first step towards rebuilding family life and finding peace again. 'We have been living in camps for years. But now, we have a roof of our own,' said Bukar, a father of five, resettled in Gwom. The commission has also supported the repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon, Chad, and Niger, and is working closely with local authorities to help IDPs return to their ancestral communities. Also, healthcare infrastructure has received a major boost. For instance, at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), a new 40-room labour ward is now operational, easing the burden on maternity services. In addition, the commission has provided life-saving equipment and constructed additional blocks in UMTH, General Hospital, Eye and Dental Hospital, and the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Maiduguri. Meanwhile, hundreds of solar-powered streetlights have been installed across Maiduguri. Nightlife, once shut down by insecurity, is slowly returning. Markets now stay open for longer, and residents feel safer walking in their communities. The commission has made education a top priority, especially for children affected by the conflict. Schools destroyed during attacks have been rebuilt, thereby reopening the doors of learning for thousands. In Mafa, 14-year-old Amina said, 'They tried to stop us with fear, but now we are going back to school. It gives me hope.' To further improve the quality of education, the NEDC is training 600 Tsangaya and Islamiyya school teachers across the Northeast. A broader programme is also underway to train 100,000 teachers from the six states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, and Taraba. To tackle rising youth unemployment, the NEDC has rolled out skill acquisition programmes. In partnership with the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), young people have been trained in electricity installation and line work at the National Power Training Institute in Kainji. In Jere and Mafa, vulnerable farmers and women entrepreneurs have received over 1,000 water pumps, 400 cartons of herbicides, and 200 units each of spaghetti-making and grinding machines—giving many families a fresh start in micro-enterprise. Minister calls for collaboration Speaking during a visit to Borno State recently, the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmodu, stressed the need for close collaboration with the Northeast Governors Forum to achieve the broader Northeast Stabilisation and Development Plan (NESDP). The minister noted that the Ministry of Regional Development will ensure adequate supervision of NEDC to achieve the goal to rebuild and stabilise the Northeast region after years of insurgency and economic disruption. The minister's delegation during the visit comprised the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on NEDC, Hon. Usman Zannah, and other committee members; the chairman of the NEDC board, Major General Paul C. Tarfa (rtd); the MD/CEO of the commission, Mohammed Goni Alkali, and other senior management officials who were part of the strategic meeting. Zulum's challenge to NEDC While welcoming the entourage, the Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, called on NEDC to prioritise projects that can provide lasting benefits and boost infrastructural development across the six states in the northeast region. The governor, was speaking at the Government House, when he received the expanded management and board of the NEDC led by Ahmodu. Governor Zulum listed security, dry inland ports, African Intercontinental Free Trade Zone, independent electricity supply, and road networks as some of the key priorities for the northeast. He said, 'I think the time has come for us to prioritise our projects. We have gone into more than 50 per cent of the lifespan of the NEDC. I am not saying that NEDC will collapse. What I mean by lifespan is the funding window allocated to the commission according to the act that established it. So, let's come up with what we can do to get maximum benefit from establishing the commission. 'Other commissions have come on board; we cannot afford to perform below them. This time around, we must have a yardstick. Otherwise, not only the minister, the chairman of the House committee, or the MD, but all of you are from the northeast; a time will come when we will call you out that there is nothing tangible to show within your tenure.' Zulum, however, assured the minister and the NEDC management of the governors' commitment within the Northeast to support the commission in achieving its mandate. Despite his demand, the governor also commended the NEDC for supporting the state with humanitarian aid, school projects, and other programmes that positively affect the lives of the people of Borno State and the region. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Associated Press
Militant attack on 2 villages in northeast Nigeria kills at least 57, witnesses say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A suspected militant attack on two villages in Nigeria left at least 57 people dead and at least 70 missing on Thursday, witnesses said Sunday, in one of the deadliest incidents in the country's conflict-ridden northeast this year. Abdulrahman Ibrahim survived Thursday's attack on two villages in Baga in Borno State and participated in the burial of the dead. He told The Associated Press that the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of the militant group Boko Haram gathered more than 100 residents of the neighboring villages of Mallam Karamti and Kwatandashi and marched them into the bush. Later on Saturday, 57 bodies were recovered there. A spokesperson for the Borno government said he could not confirm the casualty counts. The Nigerian military did not respond to a request for comment. According to Ibrahim, who is from Mallam Karamti, and another survivor from Kwatandashi who requested anonymity for fear of reprisals, the villagers were accused of acting as informants for the rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Although ISWAP has gained notoriety for targeting military personnel and assets, the JAS faction has increasingly resorted to attacking civilians and perceived collaborators and thrives on robberies and abductions for ransom. 'Without the capacity to attack the military like ISWAP, JAS is focused on terrorizing civilians,' said Malik Samuel, an expert on northern Nigeria's conflicts with nonprofit Good Governance Africa. The witnesses said burial of the victims was delayed because the military was unavailable to provide support in conducting searches for bodies. Most of the dead victims were found with their throats slit, but others had been shot, the locals said. 'There are probably more bodies because we had to stop further searches with soldiers out of fear of an ambush,' Ibrahim said. More than 70 are still missing, he said. The mass killing came during a week of intensifying violence in Borno. On Monday, ISWAP militants overran the 50 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army stationed in Marte, seizing arms and ammunition after a deadly assault that killed several soldiers, according to videos shared on social media by soldiers who survived the attack. Following the attack on Marte, displaced people camped there fled to nearby Dikwa, a humanitarian hub where aid groups are pulling out due to international funding cuts. In a separate incident on Saturday afternoon, a roadside bomb detonated along the Maiduguri-Damboa road, the second such attack in a week. Three people died at the scene, and a fourth succumbed to injuries Sunday morning at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). More than 10 others were still being treated for injuries at the hospital, a local resident, Lawan Bukar Maigana, who has assisted the community in emergencies, said. Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has created a humanitarian disaster in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad, with more than 35,000 people killed and 2.6 million others displaced over the last 15 years. Borno in Nigeria, its birthplace, is the worst-affected. They want to install an Islamic state across the four countries, with Nigeria as their main target. The country is West Africa's oil giant with more than 200 million people, divided almost equally between a mainly Christian south and a predominantly Muslim north. The Nigerian government has claimed progress against the insurgency, but the militants continue to attack civilians and military and have expanded into other regions, including central Nigeria where the capital Abuja is located, according to experts and public records on counterterrorism.
Washington Post
18-05-2025
- Washington Post
Militant attack on 2 villages in northeast Nigeria kills at least 57, witnesses say
ABUJA, Nigeria — A suspected militant attack on two villages in Nigeria left at least 57 people dead and at least 70 missing on Thursday, witnesses said Sunday, in one of the deadliest incidents in the country's conflict-ridden northeast this year. Abdulrahman Ibrahim survived Thursday's attack on two villages in Baga in Borno State and participated in the burial of the dead. He told The Associated Press that the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of the militant group Boko Haram gathered more than 100 residents of the neighboring villages of Mallam Karamti and Kwatandashi and marched them into the bush. Later on Saturday, 57 bodies were recovered there.
