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Honorable Asefon Visits victims of stampede in Nasarawa State University, Keffi

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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Honorable Asefon Sunday, has paid a visit to the Nasarawa State University, Keffi after a stampede that claimed the lives of two female students during the disbursement of palliative donated by Nasarawa State Government some day Back in the University.

Asefon who presented those he met in the hospital facility a token cash and beverages, conveyed the heart felt sympathy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the surviving victims.

He also plan to pay condolence to the University and the immediate families of the deceased today Monday.

His statement reads:

”Yesterday, I visited Nasarawa State University Keffi where I was received by the Personal Assistant to Government of Nasarawa State on student matter, ASUU Chairman of NSUK, NANS ZONE C Coordinator and NSUK Student Union President alongside his Exco members and other National Stakeholders of NANS in NSUK, the mission was to check on the victims of unfortunate stampede that cost two precious lives of our dear female students during the disbursement of palliative donated by Nasarawa State Government some day Back in the University.

The heart breaking news of this unfortunate incident met me on duty at Bauchi state on Friday hence my inability to visit immediately, upon my return to Abuja on Saturday, yesterday Sunday I paid a visit to the victims at Federal Medical Center Keffi, where 4 victims yet to be discharged with some degrees of Injuries were currently receiving medical care, I was informed about 20 were earlier hospitalized but to the glory of God and consistent effort of FCM Keffi medical team fully funded by Nasarawa State Government, about 16 have been discharged.

Out of compassion, I presented those left in the hospital facility, a token cash and beverages, I conveyed the heart felt sympathy of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to the surviving victims as well plan to pay condolence to the University and the immediate families of the deceased today Monday.

It’s my prayer that God grant the victims a quick recovery and the deceased eternal rest.

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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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