The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima is back in Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly,…
There is currently heavy security at the Edo State government house (Osadebe Avenue) following reports that Philip Shaibu is plotting to resume office as Deputy Governor.…
In preparation for tomorrow’s October 1st Independence Day celebration, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rolled out extensive security measures, deploying personnel and equipment…
Abuja is set to witness a major demonstration tomorrow, as activist and political figure Omoyele Sowore mobilizes Nigerians for a #FearlessInOctober rally at Eagle Square. The…
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship scheduled for October 1, the Lagos State Government has reiterated that the court order restricting protests to…
While the Federal Government is planning a low-key Independence Day anniversary celebration, the EndBadGovernance protest organizers have also concluded plans to stage protests across the country.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors to lead the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). This decision was made public through a statement released by…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt…
A recent review of the public payments portal, Govspend, has revealed a shocking expenditure by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice, where a total of N403…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has raised concerns over the alarming exodus of 30 trained PhD holders from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU),…
