Education
Tears in Abia as tanker crushes fresh graduate after NYSC clearance
A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Miss Ezekiel Mary Ogechi was on Tuesday, crushed by a fast moving tanker in front of the institution.…
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Politics
BREAKING: Ekiti APC Chairman Dies Months After Release From Kidnappers’ Den
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Ekiti State, Paul Omotosho, is dead. It was gathered that the APC chairman died in the early hours of…
Dozens stranded as protesting truck drivers block major road leading to Abuja
A protest by the members of the Truck Drivers Association in Etsako West Local Government of Edo State left many road users stranded on Tuesday. The…
UPDATE: UAE Visa ban on Nigerians Still Effective – FG
The Nigerian Government on Tuesday debunked reports that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. LEADINGREPORTERS…
Politics
Senate Sitting Delayed As Blackout Hits National Assembly Complex
Senators, on Tuesday, experienced a blackout as they waited for electricity to be restored to the National Assembly complex before the commencement of sitting. A video…
BREAKING: Meta-owned Facebook, Instagram suffer glitch
Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram have suffered massive glitch with many users unable to gain access to their accounts. Leading Reporters is yet to ascertain if the…
Politics
‘N30 trillion was printed, shared under Buhari’ – Northern governor reveals
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has blamed the current economic hardship being faced by Nigerians on the last administration led by Muhammadu Buhari. The governor…
BREAKING: UAE lifts travel ban on Nigerian travellers after two years
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted visa restrictions on Nigerians wishing to visit Dubai after two years of diplomatic row. In a statement on Tuesday,…
Security
Why IGP bans use of POS devices at police stations nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has banned the use of Point-of-Sales (POS) and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations across the country.…
Court sets March 7 for hearing Obiano’s motion in alleged N4bn fraud case
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed March 7 to hear a motion filed by former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano. Obiano is challenging the jurisdiction of…