Security
Court Moves Nnamdi Kanu Trial to DSS Headquarters
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the relocation of the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Abuja/FCT
JUST IN: Wike suspends top FCDA executive
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has suspended Shehu Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Development Agency. Ahmad’s suspension was…
Politics
Presidency Apologizes After Naming Living Icons in Posthumous Honours
A moment meant to celebrate Nigeria’s democratic heroes took an awkward turn on Thursday when the Presidency mistakenly listed two living figures—Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr.…
Politics
JUST IN: Tinubu speaks on possibility of championing one-party state in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the concerns raised by several Nigerians over the his move to drag the nation into a one-party state system. In a…
Politics
It’s my pleasure to witness you in such disarray – Tinubu taunts opposition party members
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his pleasure over the litany of the crisis rocking the major opposition parties in the country. The president made his stance…
Politics
BREAKING: President Tinubu Honours Wole Soyinka with GCON Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.…
Politics
June 12: Journalists denied access from NASS chamber ahead of Tinubu’s address
Journalists accredited to cover the National Assembly were on Thursday barred from gaining access to the National Assembly chamber where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled…
Politics
JUST IN: Tinubu Confers Posthumous Honours On Abiola, Humphrey Nwosu, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has bestowed posthumous national honours on key figures who played pivotal roles in the nation’s democratic struggle, including the late Chief MKO…
Politics
Democracy Day: PDP Accuses Tinubu, APC of Plot to Establish One-Party State
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, urging…
Business
Aliko Dangote Steps Down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery
Aliko Dangote will step down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, effective June 16, 2025, marking the end of a two-decade tenure at the helm…