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Wike renames Abuja Int’l Conference Centre after Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the newly rehabilitated Abuja International Conference Centre, which has now been renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.

He hailed the project as a symbol of Nigeria’s commitment to excellence and infrastructural renewal.

Speaking at the event, President Tinubu praised the transformation of the facility, which he described as previously “dirty, disorganised, and uninhabitable” during his last visit for an ECOWAS Parliament session.

He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his leadership and urged him to ignore detractors.

“I am greatly honored and happy to be here to reopen this international conference centre as part of our determined effort to change the way we do things to reflect us as people of quality, people of character, people of determination, and people of great spirit.

“Don’t pay attention to the busybodies and the bystanders; whatever they say, continue with your good work. You are a transformational leader,” the President said.

Tinubu also lauded construction giant, Julius Berger, for delivering a world-class facility, stating, “Today, we are not talking about renegotiation; we are talking about rehabilitation, quality, commitment to detail, and good work.”

The President emphasised that the project aligns with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to upgrade infrastructure in transportation, healthcare, education, energy, and urban development.

“Modern infrastructure is the backbone of a thriving economy and an inclusive society. We are renewing our hope and believing in ourselves, in what Nigeria can be: the greatest nation on earth.

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“This centre positions Nigeria as a hub for continental diplomacy and global partnerships under our Nigeria First philosophy,” he said.

Tinubu concluded with a lighthearted but firm directive: “You must obey the landlord; if you want to use this place, you have got to pay!”

Earlier, the minister of FCT Wike announced the renaming of the centre in honour of President Tinubu, citing his leadership as pivotal to Nigeria’s progress.

“Because of your leadership, this facility now reflects that Nigeria is the Giant of Africa,” Wike said.

He also introduced a new policy requiring ministries, agencies, and private users to pay for accessing the centre to ensure sustainability.

“No more ‘my brother wants to wed here for free.’ If you want this beautiful place, you must pay. This is how we sustain excellence,” he said.

The Minister criticised past political interference that allegedly ruined the centre and praised Tinubu for backing the renovation despite pressures.

Additionally, Wike revealed that key halls within the centre have been named after prominent figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the Clerk of the National Assembly.

The ceremony was attended by top government officials, lawmakers, and representatives from Julius Berger, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructural revitalization efforts.

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Sokoto Officials Deny Mosque Attack as Bandits Kill Five in Gatawa Raid

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Sokoto Officials Deny Mosque Attack as Bandits Kill Five in Gatawa Raid

Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Ayuba Hashimu, has dismissed viral reports alleging that bandits attacked a mosque in the council area, killing an Imam and several worshippers.

Some online platforms had circulated claims that armed bandits stormed a mosque in Sabon Birni, murdered the Imam and congregants, and abducted others.
However, Hashimu, speaking by telephone, described the reports as entirely false.

“I don’t know any mosque that was attacked, not to talk of killing of an Imam and worshippers. The story is false,” he stated.

A member of the state legislature representing the area, Hon. Aminu Boza, also debunked the claims, insisting that no mosque attack occurred on Saturday.

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“I don’t know how they got their story, but it is not true. No mosque was attacked by bandits,” he said.

While officials denied the alleged mosque incident, a separate early morning assault on Gatawa town within the same LGA resulted in five deaths and left one person critically injured.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust that six people — including two married women, two teenage girls and two young boys — were abducted by attackers suspected to be bandits.

“The bandits invaded our community around 1:30 a.m. and started shooting sporadically. Our vigilantes engaged them, but four of them paid the supreme price on the spot. Two others sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to the hospital, but one later died,” the resident said.

He added that the attackers also stole livestock as they fled.
“We heard them exchanging fire with security agents, but none of the abducted persons was rescued,” he recounted.

Sokoto Officials Deny Mosque Attack as Bandits Kill Five in Gatawa Raid

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FG Begins Recovery of 157 Almajiri Schools

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FG Begins Recovery of 157 Almajiri Schools 

The Federal Government has commenced the official recovery of 157 model Almajiri schools built during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, in a renewed push to overhaul Almajiri education across the country.

The move was confirmed by Nura Muhammad, spokesperson for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE), during an interview in Abuja on Sunday. He described the recovery process as a crucial step toward fully revamping and institutionalising Almajiri education.

Muhammad explained that the effort follows the establishment of a legally backed national body now responsible for all Almajiri-related programmes — a structure he said was missing during earlier reform attempts.

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While commending former President Jonathan for constructing the schools, which he described as “a noble and well-intentioned stride toward modernising the system,” Muhammad noted that the previous initiative struggled due to weak policy implementation, including inadequate engagement with Alarammas, the traditional Qur’anic teachers who play a central role in the Almajiri system.

He added that the lack of a strong institutional framework — with the project operating only as an initiative under the Federal Ministry of Education — contributed to its challenges.

According to him, the Commission is now strengthened by law and guided by the newly adopted National Policy on Almajiri Education, positioning it to deliver sustainable reforms.

Muhammad expressed confidence that harmful practices linked to the Almajiri system would be addressed, emphasising that all recovered schools would soon be fully under the Commission’s control and rehabilitated to serve their original purpose.

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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.

Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.

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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.

The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.

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