Security
‘Enough Is Enough’ — Wike Vows To Make Abuja Hot For Kidnappers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to tackle rising incidents of kidnapping in the federal capital. Wike said this on Wednesday…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Policemen storm Abia TV station, arrest guest on live programme
Operatives of the Abia State Police Command stormed the ABN TV in Umuahia, Abia State on Tuesday and arrested a guest, Udensi Donald, during a live…
Beware Of ‘Poisonous’ Plantain Chips, Lagos Warns Residents
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly called “plantain chips” to be wary of any unwholesome practices in the processing…
Business
JUST IN: Fire guts popular Panteka market in Kaduna state
The Kaduna State Fire Service on Wednesday, confirmed a fire incident at the popular Panteka market in Kaduna. Mr Paul Aboi, Director, Kaduna State Fire Service,…
Security
BREAKING: IGP launches special intervention squad to tackle kidnappings in Abuja
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has launched a special intervention squad for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to curb the menace of…
Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Fire guts Wuse, Gwarinpa, Karmo markets in Abuja
The Head of Operations of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, has confirmed three separate fire incidences that occurred in the FTC between…
Security
Ibadan explosion destroys Makinde’s office
Leading reporters has gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde’s office and most parts of the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi were not spared by Tuesday’s explosion. A…
BREAKING: Millions lost as fire guts popular shopping mall in Abuja
An early morning fire has destroyed good worth millions of naira at IC World Emporia Centre, a popular shopping mall in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Eyewitnesses say…
Politics
Tinubu violates own directive on cost-cutting measures, flies with over 50 aides to Imo state
President Bola Tinubu has allegedly violated the recent directive he issued to reduce the number of individuals accompanying him during official travels. Last Tuesday, the President…
Security
Tension in Abuja as youths prepare massive protests against escalating kidnappings
The Middle-Belt Youth Forum will, today, stage massive protests against the alarming surge in kidnappings plaguing the Nigerian capital. Fueled by recent incidents, including the tragic…