Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe Dies: Tinubu Mourns

Ifeyinwa Susan Francis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu salutes the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe. He’s the State House Correspondent of the Tribune Newspapers and “a cherished member of the State House Press Corps.”

This was made known by Daily Trust on the 26th of July, 2025.

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday described Dr. Usigbe as “a veteran State House Correspondent. He further described him as  professional whose Commitments 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.

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