JUST IN: Osun speaker escapes death in fatal accident
The speaker, House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun on Sunday, September 24, escaped death when his convoy involved in an accident while leaving Osogbo, the state capital.…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Nigeria @ 63: No world leader invited, says FG
The Federal Government on Monday, said no world leader had been invited for the 63rd independence anniversary scheduled for October 1. The government said the decision…
Politics
“Cement may cost N9,000 per bag” – Manufacturers warn Tinubu’s govt on concrete roads
The Cement Producers Association of Nigeria has cautioned that the ongoing plan of the federal government to introduce concrete roads will raise the price of cement…
Politics
BREAKING: Presidential Election Petition Documents Intact – Supreme Court Speaks on Fire Outbreak
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed that a fire that broke out on Monday morning was caused by an electrical fault in one of the…
Yahaya Bello sacks adviser on stakeholder relations
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has announced the sacking of his special adviser on stakeholders relations, Anthony Ogah. The sack is contained in a statement issued…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Building in Abuja Gutted by Fire
The Supreme Court building in Abuja is currently on fire. LEADING REPORTERS learnt that the cause of the fire is still unknown as of the time…
Security
BREAKING: Benue State Information Commissioner Kidnapped
The Benue State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Matthew Abo, has been abducted by gunmen from his residence in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of…
Politics
BREAKING: Taraba governor approves N245,000 allowance, automatic jobs for NYSC members
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba has approved the payment of N245,000 stipend to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state. Governor…
FG committed to boost electricity to 20,000 megawatts in 3 years
The federal government has expressed its commitment to boost and generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity by 2026 and 60,000MW by 2060. Speaking in Osogbo on Friday,…
Education
WAEC to introduce CBT for WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council has said it is set to introduce the Computer Based Test mode in the administration of its examinations are at an…