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FRCN broadcaster, Yahaya Umar, dies in his office in Abuja

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Ace broadcaster with Radio Nigeria, Yahaya Umar, reportedly died Sunday night in his office on the 11th floor of the Radio House in Area 10, Abuja.

The assistant Director, with the Federal Radio Corporation (FRCN), was one of the most recognisable voices on the FRCN network with his unique style of anchoring network news at 7am, 4 and 10pm.

When Abuja Metro visited Radio Nigeria headquarters on Monday, staff members were seen discussing his demise in groups.

They prayed to Allah to rest his soul and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
There was no official statement from the management on his demise as of yesterday when our reporter visited the station.

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The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.

The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.

Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.

In a separate interview, some of his listeners, Stephen Andrew, Abubakar Saidu, Laitu Kato and Mercy Samson explained that the news of his demise came to them with a rude shock.
According to them, his unique voice and experiences would be greatly missed by all who have ever encountered him.

Stephen Andrew and Abubakar Saidu prayed that God should forgive all his short comings and accept his Soul in paradise.

“In the 1900s then, there was no FM station like 96.1, I also looked forward to listening to Umar Social and other of his contemporaries who must have retired from service by now, may his Soul rest in Peace, he will be greatly missed”, Abubakar Saidu said.

They also prayed God to comfort his immediate and extended family, as well as the Radio Nigeria Family, saying his death is an irreplaceable loss.

Before his sudden demise, Umar Social was featured on the Voice behind the News on Radio Nigeria online, where he reveals himself to his listeners and there were numerous applause and appreciation by the followers.

Yahaya Umar Social was reportedly found dead in his office at Radio House in Abuja and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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