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JUST IN: We will miss you, NBA Mourns Former President

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has continued to mourn the passing of its former President, Charles Idehen at the age of 83.

Though the details of his death were still sketchy as of the time of writing this report, but it was said that the President died in Benin City, Edo State.

In a statement by its President, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the NBA revealed that Idehen, who was elected in 1989, was renowned for his active commitment to the rule of law and advocacy for democracy in Nigeria.

He said, “It was with great sadness that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) received the news today (Saturday) of the passage of its former President, Mr. Charles Idehen, which sad event occurred yesterday (Friday) in Benin City, Edo State. Mr. Idehen was elected as the NBA President in 1989.

“His administration as NBA President was renowned for its active commitment to the rule of law and advocacy for democracy in Nigeria. The passage of Mr. Charles Idehen is a loss not just to the legal profession but also to Nigeria as a nation. The Nigerian Bar Association will particularly miss the guidance of the former NBA President.

“The passing of Mr. Charles Idehen, just a few days after the interment of another former President of the NBA, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has created another big vacuum in the Bar and in the ranks of former NBA Presidents. He was a remarkable and humble man.

“The NBA will celebrate Mr. Idehen’s impactful life which ended yesterday at 83 years. His impacts will remain evergreen in the annals of the NBA history.”  

The NBA President called on families and friends to be consoled by the remarkable life of Charles Idehen.

He, however, prayed that Almighty God grants those he has left behind the continuous strength to bear this irreparable loss.

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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.

(Vanguard)

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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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