{
  "id": 3947414,
  "title": "JUST IN: Osigwe bows out, Badejo-Okusanya inaugurated as 33rd NBA President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/just-in-osigwe-bows-out-badejo-okusanya-inaugurated-as-33rd-nba-3947414",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/just-in-osigwe-bows-out-badejo-okusanya-inaugurated-as-33rd-nba-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya was sworn in as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association on Friday, succeeding Afam Osigwe, SAN. The ceremony took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and was attended by senior members of the Bar and Bench, as well as other dignitaries. Osigwe formally handed over to Badejo-Okusanya during his farewell remarks, presenting her with a handover note. Osigwe acknowledged Badejo-Okusanya as his successor, saying, \"This is your handover note. A more comprehensive one will be given to you later. I hereby now out.\" Badejo-Okusanya’s inauguration signifies the commencement of her tenure as the 33rd president of the NBA.",
  "summary": "Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya takes office as the 33rd NBA President. Learn more about the new leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-osigwe-bows-out-badejo-okusanya-inaugurated-as-33rd-nba-president/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "JUST IN: Osigwe bows out, Badejo-Okusanya inaugurated as 33rd NBA President",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/just-in-osigwe-bows-out-badejo-okusanya-inaugurated-as-33rd-nba",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:00:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya sworn in as new NBA President, Osigwe bows out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/oyinkansola-badejo-okusanya-sworn-in-as-new-nba-president-osigwe-bows",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:00:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}