Politics
President Tinubu Appoints John Obafunwa As New NIMR Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor John Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR. This was made known in a…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Yola airport shut to air traffic as faulty airplane blocks runway
Inward or outward-bound flights have been banned at the Yola International Airport since Sunday night following a minor incident on the runway. Reports indicate that on…
Sports
PARIS 2024 Olympics: Events Team Nigeria Will Compete In
Athletes from all over the world including Nigeria will be in Paris, France for the 2024 Olympic games which is scheduled to hold from 26th July…
Politics
Edo Elections: Appeal Court Affirms Asue Ighodalo As PDP Gubernatorial Candidate
A court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has a case seeking to nullify the election of Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic…
Business
Aliko Dangote Offers To Sell Refinery To Federal Government-Owned NNPC
Aliko Dangote, the chairman and President of Dangote group has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to buy out his Dangote Refinery after allegations…
119 passengers escape death as tyres of Abuja-bound Max Air plane burst during take-off
A Max Air aircraft carrying 119 passengers and six crew members experienced a major incident during takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja on Sunday…
“Appointment well-deserved” FCC Commissioner, Tor celebrates new NLTF boss
The Federal Character Commissioner (FCC) representing Enugu State Mrs Ginika Tor has congratulated newly appointed Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF),…
Africa & World
Envoy task Nigerians on bilateral business opportunities with Israel
The Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Agatha Afoekelu, has called on Nigerians to leverage the business opportunities between Nigeria and Israel to promote economic development. The Envoy…
Africa & World
Niger Republic Jailbreak: NIS places officers on Red alert
Following the recent jailbreak of over one hundred inmates at the Niger Republic, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has placed his men to be on alert…
Politics
Updated: Okpebholo hospitalised, security detail shot dead as thugs attack Shaibu’s convoy
Inspector Akor Onu, a security operative attached to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State for the September 21 election, Senator…