Anambra guber: IPOB cancels sit-at-home order
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cancelled its sit-at-home order in the south-east. The proscribed group had threatened to lock down the region from November 5 to…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
FG Borrows N8.29trn From N12.9trn Pension Fund
The Federal Government has borrowed a whopping N8.29 trillion from Pension Fund Assets which stood at N12.9 trillion at the end of August 2021. Even though…
NIN: FG Extends SIM Connection Deadline for the 8th time
The federal government has again extended the deadline for phone users to link their lines with their National Identity Numbers (NIN). The deadline was to elapse…
High Court Judge Exposes AGF Malami, Leaks His Dirty Secrets
Shahzam Suleman Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna of Wuse Zone 6 magisterial division in Abuja has admitted that he was lied into signing a search warrant for…
Politics
Party Convention: PDP in Diaspora Showers Encomium for a Successful Convention
US-based non-profit organization of Nigerians in diaspora, Diasporans for PDP, has sent a congratulatory message to PDP, wishing everyone a successful 2021 National Convention. National Publicity…
Security
Army Refuses to Reinstate Officer who Killed over 200 Boko Haram in 5 Hours
Despite court judgements and interventions of the national assembly, the Nigerian Army has adamantly refused to reinstate Lt Colonel Mohammed Abdulfatai who led troops in the…
FG to borrow N82 billion to buy Mosquito Nets
The Ministry of Health has submitted a 2022 budget proposal to the Senate to borrow N82 billion ($200 million) to buy mosquito nets. The proposal is…
After 14 Years in Kirikiri Prison Resident Pastor Regains Freedom
After 14 years and seven months in prison, the resident pastor of Kirikiri Correctional centre, Apapa, Pastor David, who was condemned to death, has regained his…
Northern coalition advocates S/East’s speedy exit from Nigeria
Some members of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) have approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to order the National Assembly to ensure…
Security
Abuja journalists storm Police Headquarters over missing Vanguard reporter
Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on Monday stormed the Force Headquarters (FHQ) in protest over the mysterious disappearance of Comrade Tordue…