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Public Structures Named After Buhari In Borno [Full List]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, last Thursday, named the University of Maiduguri after late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.
It was reports that Tinubu renamed the varsity in honour of Buhari at a Special Federal Executive Council (FEC) Session held at the State House.
This is not the first public property in Borno State named after President Buhari, although he hails from Daura, Katsina State.
The PUNCH highlights five key public assets in Maiduguri, the state capital, named after the former president.
1. General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri
Formally known as Maiduguri Airport, the Tinubu-led Federal Government in 2023 changed the name to General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport alongside 14 others with new nomenclatures.
The decision was contained in a memo directed to all Heads of Operations of FAAN and titled, “Naming of Federal Airports in favour of some prominent Nigerians,” by the Federal Ministry of Aviation dated June 1, 2023.
The memo signed by the Director of Airport Operations, Mrs Joke Olatunji, read, “I am directed to refer a memo with reference number, FMA/T4464/7090/T7B/647 from FAAN on the naming of some federal airports after notable Nigerians.
“The renamed airports include Akure Airport – Olumuyiwa Bernard, Benin Airport – Oba Akenzua II, Dutse Airport– Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, Ebonyi Airport – Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbe, Gombe Airport – Brigadier Zakari Maimalari, Ibadan Airport – Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Ilorin Airport – Gen. Tunde Idiagbon, Kaduna Airport –Hassan Usman Katsina, Maiduguri Airport – Gen. Mumammadu Buhar, Makurdi Airport – Joseph Sarwuan Tarka, Minna Airpor – Mallam Abubakar Imam, Nassarawa Airport – Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio, Osubi Airport – Alfred Diete Spiff, Port Harcourt Airport – Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo and Yola Airport – Lamido Aliyu Mustapha.”
2. Muhammadu Buhari Trauma Centre, Maiduguri
Located inside the premises of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the 150-bed capacity trauma centre was inaugurated virtually in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic by Buhari
3. Muhammadu Buhari Academy, Maiduguri
Inaugurated in 2019, the Muhammadu Buhari Academy, a boarding school situated along the bypass of Baga Eoad, was constructed for children who became orphans as a result of Boko Haram activities.
The 60-classroom capacity structure and seven blocks of hostels were constructed by the former Governor, Sen. Kashim Shettima, now Vice President and completed by the incumbent governor, Babagana Zulum.
It is believed that the educational facility was named after the late President because of his commitment to the fight against insurgency in the state and the Northeast region.
4. University of Maiduguri’s Senate Building, Maiduguri
Built by TETFund and inaugurated on Monday, July 16, 2018, the edifice serving as the Senate Building of the institution was named after Buhari.
The building is located close to the entrance fence of the school and can be seen from a short distance while driving the main road outside the campus.
5. Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri
The University of Maiduguri was established in 1975 as one of Nigeria’s second-generation universities, part of the Third National Development Plan that spanned between 1975 and 1980.
The Federal Government established the institution to make it a principal higher-education hub in the country.
In its first academic year, the university enrolled 743 students across three faculties: Arts and Education, Science, and Social Science & Law. By 1978, the number of faculties expanded to six with the creation of the Faculty of Agriculture and the separation of the Faculty of Law from Social Sciences.
On July 17, at the FEC meeting, Tinubu announced that the institution will be renamed after Buhari.
The decision, according to him, is part of the government’s recognition and honour for his service to the nation.
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A senior police officer attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CSP Ebong Thompson, rejected a bribe of N800,000 offered in an attempt to secure the release of a suspected armed robber and cover up the crime.
The spokesperson of the command, Timfon John, in a statement said the incident occurred on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025.
According to her, the prime suspect, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac, was arrested after a Samsung smartphone, reportedly stolen at gunpoint, was traced to him.
Investigations revealed that Isaac is a repeat offender, having previously been arrested and charged to court for a similar offence last year. He reportedly returned to criminal activity shortly after being released.
The second suspect, Emmanuel Mendie Peter, was apprehended at the SWAT office while attempting to offer the N800,000 bribe to secure Isaac’s release.
“A police officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, CSP Ebong Thompson, rejected N800,000 bribe offered to him on Wednesday, July 30, 2025,” the statement read.
“The money was intended to secure the release of an armed robbery suspect and also cover up the crime. The suspect, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac, was arrested after a Samsung phone that was gotten at gun point was traced to him.
“Isaac has a history of similar offences as he was arrested and charged to court for similar crimes sometime last year but returned to criminal activities after his release.
“The other suspect, Emmanuel Mendie Peter was arrested after he brought the bribe to the SWAT office to secure the release of the main suspect. He was taken into custody after the offer was rejected.
“All officers concerned with this discreet investigation received a commendation letter from the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare.
“The CP, while addressing officers at the end of the month briefing, charged them to emulate the Distinguished officers.
“Members of the public are therefore warned to desist from compromising police investigation.”
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President Bola Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national unity.
Speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed ‘Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,’ the President emphasised the importance of verifying information before amplifying it.
He urged the youth to serve as positive catalysts for societal development by building businesses that create employment and producing content that reflects unifying values.
“I urge you to continue using digital platforms to advance our nation’s progress. Build businesses that employ others. Create content that uplifts and unites. Use your influence to foster unity, not division.
Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility” President Tinubu was quoted as saying in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga
The President commended the creativity and resilience of Nigeria’s youth, describing digital media as a driving force of economic and social transformation, rather than a mere accessory to life.
‘’From developing innovative platforms to building vibrant online communities, you are demonstrating the determination that is redefining what is possible for this country.
You are not waiting for the future; you are building it. Digital media is now a central driver of economic growth, civic engagement, and social change. It broadens representation for those previously unheard.”
The President, however, said his administration is committed to supporting digital innovation through the National Digital Innovation Fund and policies that promote a thriving startup ecosystem.
He also warned practitioners to remain vigilant against disinformation and cyber threats.
The summit convener, Segun Dada, said that in less than a decade, digital media had evolved from a tool of personal connection into a powerful engine for communication, innovation, and influence.
Dada, who is also the Special Assistant to the President on New Media, stressed the importance of harnessing this force for Nigeria’s good while managing inherent risks such as privacy concerns and threats to social cohesion.
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A grieving mother has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her newborn baby due to complications worsened by her church’s strict doctrine against medical care.
In a now-viral narration, the lady explained that she was born into a church that forbids the use of medicine, medical intervention, or even routine hospital visits. Growing up under this belief, she never questioned it—until she got pregnant.
She shared that she refused antenatal care, took no multivitamins, and avoided the hospital completely because of her church’s teachings. But in her third trimester, she began to feel weak and sick.
Eventually, she defied her family and visited a doctor secretly, only to be diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication that required urgent hospitalization. When she informed her husband, he was furious she had gone against the church’s teachings. Her family and in-laws backed him, urging her to “have faith.”
Things took a turn for the worse when she fell unconscious one night. She was rushed to the hospital where doctors insisted on emergency surgery (C-section) due to her dangerously high blood pressure. Her husband initially refused medication but eventually allowed the procedure—though not without blame.
Tragically, her baby was born with multiple complications and had to be placed in NICU. After one month, the baby passed away.
Now, she says her husband and his family blame her for the loss, claiming it was due to her “lack of faith.” She, on the other hand, is questioning everything she was raised to believe and says she’s done with the church that cost her child’s life.
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