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Tinubu Mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Leon Usigbe

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July 26, 2025
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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 the State House Press Corps.

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President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described Dr. Usigbe as a veteran State House Correspondent and professional whose dedication to truth, balance, and ethical journalism earned him the respect of colleagues, public officials, and readers nationwide.

The President noted that Usigbe’s insightful reporting and calm demeanour contributed immensely to strengthening democratic governance and keeping the public well-informed about the workings of the presidency and government at large.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire Statehouse Press Corps. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss,” the President said.

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