Tinubu Mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe

Tinubu mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe, the State House Correspondent of the Tribune Newspapers and “a cherished member of the State House Press Corps.”  Dr Usigbe died in Abuja on Friday night after a brief illness. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday described Dr. Usigbe as “a veteran State House Correspondent and professio…

Tinubu Sad Over Demise Of Cherished Tribune’s Leon Usigbe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses sadness over the passing of Dr. Leon Usigbe, a journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a cherished member of the State House Press Corps. President Tinubu describes Dr. Usigbe as a veteran STATEHOUSE Correspondent and professional whose dedication to truth, balance, and ethical journalism earned him the respect of colleagues, public officials, and readers nationwide. The President notes that Usigbe’s insi…

Tinubu Mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Leon Usigbe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Dr. Leon Usigbe, a journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a cherished member of

Dr. Leon Usigbe: Storyteller, Journalist, And A Brother Beyond Words - Global Upfront Newspapers

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye The last few hours have been incredibly hard since I heard the devastating news of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Leon Usigbe. I’m still in disbelief, especially after having seen him frequently over the past two weeks during my visits to the various hospitals he was admitted to – four in total. Each visit brought hope, a chance to connect, and a reminder of how strong and spirited he remained despite …

NUJ FCT Mourns death of Veteran Journalist Dr. Leon Usigbe - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council announces with deep sorrow the sudden passing of our esteemed senior journalist, Dr. Leon Usigbe, a veteran reporter who died on Friday, July 25, 2025, following a brief illness. Dr. Usigbe was initially treated at the State House Clinic before being transferred to the Federal Medical Center (FMC), where he sadly passed away. Hailing from Uromi, Edo State, he worked with Vanguard Newspaper in Ka…