President Bola Tinubu is set to unveil a complimentary memorial publication titled “Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Former President Muhammadu Buhari” on July 13, 2026, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja.

The event forms part of activities marking the first anniversary of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Chairman of the Central Planning Committee and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on preparations for the memorial programme. He said President Tinubu will attend as the Special Guest of Honour.

According to Mustapha, the anniversary gathering will bring together members of Buhari’s family, close associates, friends, public officials and admirers for prayers and reflections on the life, leadership and legacy of the late president.

Selected individuals who worked closely with Buhari are also expected to share personal experiences and highlight his contributions to national development.

The tribute book, to be presented by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, contains messages and condolences from heads of state, diplomats, political leaders and other notable figures from around the world,as contributors described the late Muhammadu Buhari as a leader known for simplicity, resilience, humility and integrity.

Mustapha emphasized that the publication is not intended for sale or fundraising but will be distributed free of charge, adding that religious leaders from different faiths and denominations will offer prayers for the repose of Buhari’s soul and for the nation he served.

The former SGF noted that Buhari, who died in London on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment, was buried in his hometown with full state and military honours.

He further stated that the first memorial anniversary is intended to celebrate Buhari’s service to Nigeria, while stakeholders will later decide whether future commemorations should be held annually or periodically.

“The Institute, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Dr. Osime Samuel, said the attackers engaged security personnel in a fierce exchange of gunfire but were forced to retreat following what it described as a swift and coordinated response by security forces.”

Gunmen on Wednesday night attempted another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.

The NIPSS security operatives repelled the attack and killed one of the attackers during a gun battle.

The gunmen attempted to gain access to the institution at around 11pm but were repelled by security operatives.

The Institute, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Dr. Osime Samuel, said the attackers engaged security personnel in a fierce exchange of gunfire but were forced to retreat following what it described as a swift and coordinated response by security forces.

According to the statement, one of the assailants was neutralised during the encounter, while several others reportedly escaped with varying degrees of injuries.

NIPSS, however, said the attackers failed to penetrate the Institute’s security perimeter, stressing that all participants of the Senior Executive Course, staff, residents and facilities remained safe.

The Institute added that security agencies had intensified efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures had been reinforced within and around the institution.

The Federal Government has called on state governments, local education authorities and private school owners to actively participate in the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System, known as DNEMIS, to strengthen education planning and service delivery across the country.

Speaking at the official launch of the platform in Abuja, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said effective education reforms depend on credible and comprehensive data.

Alausa noted that the digital platform will provide real-time information on classrooms, teachers, enrolment, computer facilities, water and sanitation infrastructure, among other key indicators.

He also said that DNEMIS will transform the collection, analysis and use of education data, enabling governments to identify gaps, deploy resources efficiently and make evidence-based decisions.

He stressed that accurate data remains critical for monitoring progress, evaluating interventions and planning for the future of the education sector.

Alausa also commended development partners, including the World Bank, UNICEF, the European Union and the Norwegian Government for supporting the development and rollout of the platform, adding that their intervention helped overcome implementation challenges and accelerated the project’s delivery.

The Director-General of the National Bureau of Statistics, Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, pledged the agency’s support for DNEMIS.

He further stated that the NBS would integrate its systems with the platform and use household surveys and Small Area Estimation data to validate education statistics, ensuring a single reliable source of education data for national planning and policy implementation.