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  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja in honor of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. This decision, announced on Monday during the council's final meeting for 2024 at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. “The Federal Executive Council has decided to rename the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University,” Idris stated while addressing State House correspondents. He further clarified that the renaming process requires legislative approval from the National Assembly. “The council has resolved to forward the decision to the National Assembly for the necessary legislative procedures,” Idris added. In addition to this development, the minister announced that the council will proceed on recess from December 18, 2024, to January 6, 2025. Further updates on the renaming process and other decisions from the FEC meeting will be shared as they unfold. W...

A violent clash occurred today at the United Methodist Church of Nigeria in the Garki area 1 of Abuja, leading to a swift police response and the lockdown of the religious facility.  According to a Facebook post by online advocate Very Dark Black Man, the violence was sparked by the church's decision to legalize homosexual marriage, following an order from overseas church authorities. As of the time of reporting, police had evacuated all members from the premises. Thee controversy was further fueled by the refusal of the presiding Bishop to step down despite being due for retirement.  The overseas church authorities are reportedly planning to appoint a new Bishop to facilitate the implementation of homosexual marriage in the church. It is worth noting that in Nigeria, both male and female same-sex relationships are illegal and punishable by up to 14 years in prison under the conventional court system. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected.