Nigeria, July 27 -- President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Leon Usigbe, a journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a member of the State House Press Corps.

Mr Usigbe, a doctorate degree holder, died on Friday in an Abuja hospital.

In a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, President Tinubu described Mr 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 Mr Usigbe's insightful reporting and calm demeanour contributed immensely to strengthening democratic governance and keeping the public well-informed about the workings ...