The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Seven hundred and seventy-four fellows who applied and won the National Health Fellowship have been granted an automatic employment by President Bola Tinubu. The approval, the…
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct, effective today, March 6, 2025. This follows the recommendation of the Senate…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled August 9, 2025, for fresh local government council elections in the state. RSIEC Chairman, retired Justice Adolphus…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally submitted a petition to the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. This action…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday dispersed supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as they attempted to access the National Assembly Complex. The protesters, who…
Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and members of civil society organizations staged a protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, calling for Senate President Godswill Akpabio…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh local government elections following a directive from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This comes after…
The former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, was found dead inside a hotel in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a crackdown on the illegal production of sachet water also known as ‘pure…
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being questioned over allegations of financial…
