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  • UNIMAID: ASUU threatens legal action over the renaming of varsity after Buhari

    UNIMAID: ASUU threatens legal action over the renaming of varsity after Buhari

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri chapter, has threatened to take legal actions against the Federal Government’s decision to rename the institution after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that  the union, under the leadership of Chairperson, Abubakar Mshelia and Assistant Secretary, Peter declared the move by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as “vehemently rejected and strongly condemned.”

    According to the statement, the congress, which included ASUU members, representatives of the Student Union Government, and other key stakeholders, reached a unanimous decision calling for an “immediate and unconditional reversal” of the name change.

    “Following extensive discussions, the congress unanimously resolved to vehemently reject and strongly condemn the decision to rename the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri,” the statement read.

    The union described the decision as a “flagrant disregard for university autonomy, a disruption of cherished academic traditions, and a direct affront to the collective heritage and identity” of the university community.

    ASUU-UNIMAID faulted the federal government for failing to consult widely before announcing the renaming of the university, which has existed for over 50 years.

    The union labelled the renaming as “ill-conceived, arbitrary, and devoid of meaningful consultation” with the university community, alumni, stakeholders, and the general public.

    “This decision represents a troubling disregard for due process and stakeholder engagement in governance,” the union stated.

    ASUU-UNIMAID also disclosed that its executive committee has been mandated to pursue legal options in order to reverse the renaming decision.

    It said it would explore all available legal avenues to protect the institution’s original identity and uphold the autonomy of Nigerian public universities.

    The statement further urged other ASUU branches, zonal bodies, and the national leadership to resist any attempt by the National Assembly to formalise the name change through legislation.

    Reaffirming its stance, the union emphasised that public universities must remain insulated from political influence and cautioned against any future attempts to rename institutions without broad-based consultation.

    “The union demands that the autonomy and integrity of public universities must be upheld without political interference,” it added.

  • BREAKING: Tinubu renames UniMaid after Buhari

    BREAKING: Tinubu renames UniMaid after Buhari

    President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri (UniMaid) after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Tinubu announced the renaming of UniMaid after Buhari at a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in honour of the former president in Abuja on Thursday.

    The university located in Borno State, hitherto known and called University of Maiduguri or UniMaid, will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University (MBU), Maiduguri.

    Speaking during the special expanded FEC session, Tinubu praised Buhari’s legacy of discipline, patriotism, and moral uprightness, calling his life one of quiet courage and unwavering service to Nigeria.

    “Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a ‎life whose absence will be felt for generations.

    “We meet to honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room, whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose ‎convictions never bowed, even to the strongest winds of public opinion,” the president said.

    Tinubu described Buhari as a “patriot, soldier, and elder statesman” who dedicated his life to national unity and progress.

    “President Buhari’s life was one of austere honour. He stood, ‎always, ramrod straight; unmoved by the temptation of power, ‎unseduced by applause and unafraid of the loneliness that often visits those who do what is right, rather than what is popular.”

    ‎”His was a quiet courage, a righteousness that never announced itself. His patriotism was lived more in action than in words. His life traced the arc of Nigeria’s journey,” he said.

    ‎Tinubu reflected on Buhari’s military years, describing him as a gallant soldier who helped preserve Nigeria’s unity during critical times.

    He commended Buhari’s democratic legacy, noting how he placed trust in the people and led with restraint and integrity.

    “When he was sworn in as our party’s first elected President, he led with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of leadership without complaint.

    The president said that those who knew him most intimately understood that the authority of that exalted office never changed him.

    According to Tinubu, in the face of pressure, he remained calm; in the face of crisis, he remained resolute and in the face of triumph, he remained modest.

    He urged Nigerians to uphold Buhari’s values: humility in power, discipline in service and compassion in governance.

    Tinubu thanked the Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, and Gov Dikko Radda, for organising a befitting State Funeral within 48 hours.

    Meanwhile, ‎Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the special FEC meeting hailed Buhari as a principled leader who governed with honour and simplicity.

    “As a minister in his cabinet, appointed by him, I saw President Buhari unplugged. He was not flamboyant, far from it. His voice was measured. His steps, deliberate.

    “His public demeanor, austere. But beneath that calm exterior beat the heart of a patriot—unyielding, unbending, and utterly uninterested in personal comfort when duty called,” he said.

    ‎Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, described Buhari as a mentor, a moral compass, and a steady guide to the nation’s leaders.

    ‎In his response, Yusuf Buhari, son of the late President, thanked Tinubu and Nigerians for the support and a dignified burial for his father.

    ‎He expressed gratitude for the national solidarity and urged continued prayers for his father’s eternal rest.

    The session also had tributes from selected ministers who praised Buhari’s impact, character, and enduring leadership legacy.

  • 8 suspects in police net over alleged murder of UNIMAID lecturer

    8 suspects in police net over alleged murder of UNIMAID lecturer

    The police in Borno confirmed the arrest of eight suspects  in connection to the alledged murder of Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a Lecturer of the Department of Physical Health Education, at the University of Maiduguri.

    Abdulkadir was  murdered in his office on campus on Sunday by unknown attackers who sneaked into his office.

    The victim was found on Monday with several injuries inflicted on his body by his killer.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahun Daso, told newsmen that the attackers also carted away tthe lecturer’s vehicle, phone and laptop.

    “We reviewed the CCTV Camera and saw them going out of the University with the deceased’s vehicle. However, the quality of the video was very poor so we could not see the number of people that were inside the car,”he said.

    He explained that investigation was still ongoing into the matter.

    Reacting, Prof Danjuma Gambo, the Director of Radio and Public Relations who spoke on behalf of the vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi Shugaba, said the police and other security agencies have already launched an investigation with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding his death.

    “In view of the gravity of the matter, management advises all staff and students to remain calm and go about their normal, legitimate businesses because the University is working closely with relevant security agencies to get to the root of the matter.

    “Management also wishes to assure parents, guardians and other stakeholders that the University campus remains safe and secure for teaching, learning and community service.

    “Management appreciates the numerous messages of sympathy and support from all its stakeholders in this moment of grief,”Gambo said.

  • University lecturer murdered on Campus

    University lecturer murdered on Campus

    Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a lecturer in the Department of Physical and Health Education at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has been murdered by Yet to be identified persons.

    Findings show that the lecturer was murdered in his own office.

    It was further gathered that Abdulkadir met his untimely death on Sunday when the assailants sneaked into his office and attacked him with a knife and hammer.

    The incident was disclosed in Monday by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad, in a post on his X handle.

    Makama said that the victim was later found dead with several injuries inflicted on his body by his killers.

    The killers also made away with his vehicle and other valuables.

    Makama added, “His hands were peeled off when he tried to stop the attackers from stabbing him. They also used a hammer to smash his head and his spinal cord, killing him instantly.”

  • Nollywood actors, Yoruba youths, UNIMAID pay tribute to late Alaafin of Oyo

    Nollywood actors, Yoruba youths, UNIMAID pay tribute to late Alaafin of Oyo

    Some Nollywood actors on Saturday mourned the passage of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo.

    The late Alaafin died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola Teaching Hospital Ado-Ekiti.

    The actors took to their Instagram pages to pay tribute to the late oba with the display of his pictures.

    Ademola Adetunji wrote, “ATANDA became a king at 31 and ruled for 52 years, died at 83…LAMIDI was a true example of not too young to rule. RIP Atanda Olayiwola Lamidi Adeyemi….IKU BABA YEYE. Sunre ooo.”

    Also, Adebayo Salami popularly known as “Oga Bello”, said, “I commiserate with the royal family, Oyo State Government and the good people of Oyo kingdom on the transition of His Imperial Majesty Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo.

    “May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him aljannah Firdaos.”

    Another actor, Saheed Balogun, wrote, “Erin wo! RIP Iku Babayeye Kabiyesi Adeyemi Lamidi.”

    Muyiwa Ademola said, “Erin wo, ajanaku sun bi oke. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi ti waja, Atanda roru aremabo. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

    Kunle Afod wrote, “RIP Kabiyesi Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Alafin Oyo. You shall forever be remembered.”

    Toyin Afolayan said, “May your soul rest in perfect peace, Baba dada iku Baba yeye, oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, King of Oyo land, Sun re o.”

    Alaafin’s demise sad – Yoruba youths

    The Grand Council of Yoruba Youths has described as sad, the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who joined his ancestors on Friday at age 83.

    The President-General of the group, Mr Bamiji Awa, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said the death of the first-class paramount ruler was a rude shock to the youths.

    “It is so sad to lose this top Yoruba Oba at this crucial period when his wisdom and counsels are most needed,” Awa said.

    According to him, the late Alaafin was naturally supposed to be the royal host of the group’s proposed Yoruba Presidential Aspirants’ meeting under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He said the meeting was targeted at promoting love and unity before the May 30 Presidential Primaries of the ruling party.

    Oba Adeyemi was the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years. He was crowned on Nov.18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I.

    Alaafin Adeyemi was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on Oct.15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo town.

    He is said to have died at the Aare Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital on Friday and was laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace, in the ancient town of Oyo.

    His death came months after the two other senior Oyo State traditional rulers, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi died.

    UNIMAID mourns Alaafin of Oyo

    Prof. Aliyu Shugaba, Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri has described the demise of its Pro-Chancellor, Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as a painful exit.

    Shugaba said this in a statement released in Maiduguri on Saturday.

    He said Oba Adeyemi has demonstrated unparalleled passion, and commitment to the development of education in Nigeria in general, and the University of Maiduguri where he served as Pro-Chancellor.

    The VC said the late Alaafin would specifically be remembered for his sterling leadership, sustained fatherly guidance, support and understanding of peaceful coexistence and progress of the university.

    “As the university community mourns his painful exit, may I, on behalf of the Council, Senate, top Management Committee, staff, and students of the University, extend our condolences to the Visitor, President, Muhammadu Buhari, Government of Oyo State, members of his immediate family and the entire Oyo Kingdom.

    “We pray to Allah to grant him Jannatul-Firdaus Ameen,” Shugaba said.

  • Find our son’s killers, murdered UNIMAID student tells FG

    Family of Mr. Dalep Dachiya, a 200 Level student of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), who was killed by members of the Boko Haram, has urged the Federal Government to fish out killers of their son.

    The head of the family, Da David Dachiya, made the call at a news conference in Jos yesterday.

    Such a move, according to him, will bring succour to the bereaved family and others involved.

    Dalep, a native of Jing in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State, was abducted on January 9, by insurgents on his way to Maiduguri to resume school.

    On Tuesday, the insurgents released a video showing where Dalep was gruesomely murdered by the sect.

    But at the press conference, David, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), called on government and security agents to intensify efforts in ending insurgency and other security challenges currently bedevilling the country.

    He said: “As a family, we just want to thank God for everything; we believe that what happened; happened for good.

    “But we want to strongly call on the government to fish out the killers of our son. He was just an innocent boy who was killed for no reason.

    “We equally urge the government to intensify efforts in fighting insurgency and all forms of insecurity in the country.”

    Also, the National President of Mupun Cultural Development Association (MUCDA), Chief Pedro Dafur, said the association was saddened by Dalep’s mindless killing by some blood thirsty individuals.

    Dafur called on government to ensure the safety of Plateau State citizens residing in Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State.

    He added: “From the utterances of the boy who killed our son in the video released, it is obvious that Plateau State citizens residing in north-eastern part of the country are not safe.

    “So, we want to call on government to work assiduously to ensure the safety of our citizens in that area.

    “We still have a lot of our people in Maiduguri, a lot of our children are schooling there. So, government must act fast to address the issue.”

  • Senate directs UNIMAID to suspend fee hike for students

    Senate directs UNIMAID to suspend fee hike for students

    …mandates Committee to carry out investigation

     

    The Senate has directed the management of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to stay action on the recent increment of tuition fees for students attending the institution.

    The upper chamber on Tuesday also mandated its Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND to investigate the matter in a bid to finding lasting solution to the issue.

    The Senate’s decision to wade into the hike in fee by the institution was reached following a motion considered during plenary.

    Sponsor of the motion, Senator Abubakar Kyari (APC, Borno North) bemoaned the recent decision by the UNIMAID management to increase the registration and other fees of the school from N25,000 to N129,000, an increase of over 400 percent.

    “Half of the men in North-East Nigeria have received no education at all, and this figure rises to over sixty-one percent for women. It is imperative that schools in the North-East should remain of strategic national interest with overwhelming National Security importance,” Kyari said.

    He said education remains a repellent and potent tool to defeat Boko Haram and also revamp the North East from under development and poverty.

    According to the lawmaker, sixty-two percent of Nigerian children who are not in school live in Northern Nigeria.

    Senator Kyari added, “Borno State has the highest number of people that don’t have access to education due to the Boko Haram crisis in particular.”

    The lawmaker, therefore, called on all stakeholders to rise to the occasion to ensure that the fee increment is reversed due to the greater need to propagate empowerment through education at tertiary levels.

     

    Accordingly, the upper chamber, in its resolutions, mandated its Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND, to also engage the Ministry of Education and stakeholders such as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), with a view to reaching consensus on a harmonised fee for all universities across the country.

  • ASUU strike: 11 UNIMAID students die in road accident

    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday expressed sadness over the death of 11 students of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in an auto accident on Tuesday.

    A total of 11 students of UNIMAID died in the accident on November 20 on their way to Damaturu from Maiduguri following the ASUU strike, according to NANS.

    The National Public Relations Officer of NANS, Mr Best Okereafor, gave the condolence in a statement issued in Enugu on Friday.

    “NANS mourns the fallen Nigerian students and in same vain attribute the demise to the ongoing Academic Staff Unions
    of Universities (ASUU) strike. NANS believes that if the strike was not ongoing; the students would have been in school, studying.

    “NANS is calling on the Federal Government to save our future and consider the souls of these fallen innocent Nigerian students often told that they are the leaders of tomorrow. Can we lead in grave?

    “In as much as we believe in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, NANS is on this sad note, calling on Federal
    Government to make students happy by meeting the demands of the striking ASUU and Colleges of Education lecturers without
    further delay,” he stated.

    According to him, ASUU should not politicise the industrial action but consider the lives of Nigerian students by shifting grounds.

    “We appreciate the ASUU agitations as some are students oriented and we are part of the struggle as we are most affected as well,” the NANS PRO further stated.

     

  • FG spent N2.67bn to enhance security in UNIMAID – VC

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Abubakar Njodi, says the federal government has committed N2.67 billion to enhance security in and around the university.
    Njodi disclosed this atthe university’s 23 combined convocation in Maiduguri on Saturday.
    “We are delighted that the federal has clearly demonstrated firm commitment to its onerous respinsibility of protection of lives and property of members of the university community.
    “The action of the Federal executive Council in approving such amount of funds to the university is highly commendable.
    “This gesture of support would no doubt spur us into greater services and sacrifices to nation and our responsibilities,”he said.
    Njodi lamented that insurgency had crippled the political, social and economic spheres of governance in the country.
    He observed that its impact was enormous with devastating phsycological implications in Borno.
    He reiterated the commitment of the university to continue its normal academic activities in spite of the attacks on the institution.
    “We assure the federal government of our total commitment to promoting national development through quality manpower training and insightful research,”said Njodi.
    He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the special support and encouragement to the university.
    On fuel exploration in the Lake Chad region, Njodi said in spite of the abduction of three and killing of six lecturers, the university would not relent to offer its services when ever the need arises.
    The vice chancellor said: “the university would not be discouraged by what happened.
    “We are ready to mobilise to the site to continue with the assignment anytime security agencies fortify the environment for smooth exploration activities.
    “We consider the oil exploration in the Chad Basin area as an important national assignment and we are commited to its actualisation, God willing,”he said.

  • BREAKING: Boko Haram attacks UNIMAID

    Barely over two weeks after the Boko Haram terrorists released three lecturers of the University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID, they abducted, the terrorist group has again attacked the university.

    Reports said a suicide bomber of the terrorist group, around 7:50pm on Monday, detonated an explosive close to one of the hostels in the university.

    The three lecturers earlier released by Boko Haram were kidnapped while searching for oil in July last year.

    Their exploration team was ambushed by Boko Haram in an attack that killed at least 69 people, one of the bloodiest assaults of 2017.

    But, after their release, the terrorist group has struck the school again.

    Details soon…