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Listing and ranking richness of countries is always a challenge. Between social-economic status, commerce, economics shifts, natural disasters, many years of colonialism, poverty and inequality, and government corruption – there are most definitely many challenges in economic growth and maintaining a healthy, wealthy and productive society.
There are 1.3 billion people living across Africa, in 54 different countries, that produces $2.2 trillion in nominal GDP thanks to trade, agriculture and harvesting various sources of energy (oil being the dominant one in certain countries). Not too long ago, in 2013, Africa was the world’s fastest-growing continent at 5.6% a year.
Nowadays, the African Development Bank predicts an increase of 4.3% in yearly growth across the continent. World Bank expects most of the African countries to reach a GDP per capita of at least $1,000 (ranking those as “middle income”) by 2025.
All nominal data in this article are based on World Bank latest reports.

How would Nigeria’s oil export affect its ranking? Does the government domination on the economy of Kenya helps its rank? How would countries like Ghana and Zimbabwe rank in comparison to Zambia and Uganda? How does South Africa’s complex social history affect its economic growth? Which other countries occupy the top and bottom of this list?

https://www.leadingreporters.com/business/top-25-richest-and-poorest-countries-of-africa/

Video: Of President Buhari surfaced on US television show.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/uncategorized/video-of-president-buhari-surfaced-on-us-television-show/

How AEDC Defrauds Electricity Consumers With Outrageous, Irregular And Illegal Charges


Residents of Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi and Niger States are currently groaning under illegal and unsubstantiated electricity charges foisted on them by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC.
An investigation carried out by LeadingReporters has unveiled the fact that what AEDC charges consumers is far what is approved by NERC. This means that consumers who should pay less in 2018, according to Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC projection are paying more when compared with the previous years.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/how-aedc-defrauds-electricity-consumers-with-outrageous-irregular-and-illegal-charges/

President Muhammadu Buhari APC-led government is not a government for all Nigerians. Do never be swayed by his claim he belonged to nobody. He belongs to APC. He sees his party, instead of Nigeria as his first constituency.
President Muhammdu Buhari APC-led government lacks knowledge of cohesion, sound management of a complex economy like Nigeria’s. Today, under President Buhari, government patronage is limited to people and companies associated with APC and the only Nigerians regarded as true Nigerians are those who support APC or sing the praises of President Buhari.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/revealed-how-fg-frustrates-companies-believed-to-have-links-with-pdp/

These are not the best of times for the Anambra-Born Billionaire oil mogul, philanthropist and chief funder of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term election bid. Information unravelled by LeadingReporters revealed that Chief Arthur Eze is set to sell off his oil rigs and assets in Nigeria.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/arthur-eze-sets-to-sell-off-his-oil-rig-plans-to-relocate-operations-to-kenya/

Negligence of Duty: AEPB Neglects Escalation of Air Pollution at Wuse, Abuja Most Popular Market

For what many will call an eye-sour, the environment of the most popular market in Abuja, Wuse Market, has now become a hub filled with dirt and foul smell renting the air. Passers-by either close their nose or take a different route. The city market has lost its perennial prestige.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/negligence-of-duty-aepb-neglects-escalation-of-air-pollution-at-wuse-abuja-most-popular-market/

It was a free-for-all fight at the Abuja’s Women Development Centre when Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom hosted the indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory and 19 other northern states at a town hall meeting to deliberate on issues concerning the state and bid their support for the 2019 elections.https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/governor-udoms-n70m-cash-spree-tears-support-groups-apart-in-abuja/

Nigeria political elites lack morality in leadership. They see the public fund as a veritable source of livelihood. This is because the greater number of those who hold elective positions lack the creative wit to survive outside the public purse.
The Nigeria Senate has become the retirement place for many State Governors. This seems so going by the number of one-time governors who have flooded the Senate. Many more are still coming, raising the question of credibility and morality amount these folks.

Interestingly, it is funny to see a Governor whose only achievement is bleeding the treasury of his state making his way to the Senate. To perform what magic? You may ask. They are not there for what they can give, but for what they can continue to take away from the system. Nigeria system has been dotted with the same recycled failures.



Since independence, these unpatriotic elements and opportunists have dominated the political landscape. Do you wonder why the fortune of the nation keeps plunging? The answer is not far-fetched. These men have simply tested failures who can never be trusted with leadership in saner climes.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/list-of-current-governors-who-may-retire-into-the-senate-come-2019/

The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has jetted out of Nigeria to the United Kingdom on medical grounds.
Information obtained by LeadingReporter revealed that Aba Kyari who recently celebrated his 80th birthday will upon return have a good time with friends and family.

It would be recalled that Abba Kyari’s previous overseas treatment bill was allegedly paid from the purse of Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom. A situation that stirred controversy as to why the tax payers’ money should be used for paying bills of a political appointee of the President when provisions have been made to that effect in his salaries and allowances.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/abba-kyari-ill-jets-out-to-uk-for-medical-treatment/

In what seems like an in-house war among APC chieftains who insist that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole must take a bow and resign his chairmanship position, the embattled APC chairman is daring anyone who threatens his position. According to a privileged information from a source who was in the meeting, Oshiomhole was quoted as demanded for the full refund of ‘Billions of Naira’ with which he claimed to have won Ekiti and Osun States for the party.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/pay-me-for-delivering-ekiti-osun-states-oshiomhole-dares-apc-stalwarts/

1. The President’s Perceived Nepotistic Tendencies:
Holding a position as high as Nigeria presidency entails striking a balance to ensure greater inclusiveness and social cohesion. This is because Nigeria is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation. Since the advent of this democracy, all former Presidents have tried to ensure that all ethnic groups are accommodated with one strategic position or the other. From former President Olusegun Obasanjo to former President Goodluck Jonathan, most of the strategic appointments followed merits and Federal Character principle. But that does not seem the case under President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari’s critics call him a despotic ruler who do not understand the virtue of tolerance for other ethnic groups or religious beliefs.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/4-major-factors-that-will-adversely-affect-president-buharis-reelection-bid/

AMAC Chairman’s Chief Of Staff In N2b Money Laundry Saga; Allegedly A Member of A Terrorist Group

Information reaching LeadingReporters has revealed that Mr. Ibrahim Tanko, the Chief Of staff to AMAC Chairman Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido has been arrested with over N2billion in an attempt to launder same to South Africa.
Another twist to the saga is the allegation that the said Tanko, according to information availed LeadingReporters, is currently with Nigeria Anti-Graft Agencies and other security agencies where he is being grilled on his purported membership and funding of an international terrorist group.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/amac-chairmans-chief-of-staff-in-n2b-money-laundry-saga-allegedly-a-member-of-a-terrorist-group/

The Odds Against Atiku In Clinging PDP Presidential Ticket (Part I)

As political tension mounts over who wins the presidential ticket under the Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP, it is expedient to X-ray the actions and inactions of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that may cost him the chance to emerge as the PDP’s presidential flag-bearer.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/the-odds-against-atiku-in-clinging-pdp-presidential-ticket-part-i0099/

Nyesom Wike and May 29, 2019

In 2016, the possibility of Nyseom Ezenwo Wike ever loosing the 2019 election was less than 5%.
Pro-Jonathan sentiments were strong. The name APC was a big turn off. It reminds Rivers people of a hugely parochial Buhari.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/opinion/2nyesom-wike-and-may-29-2019/

As political tension mounts over who wins the presidential ticket under the Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP, it is expedient to X-ray the actions and inactions of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that may cost him the chance to emerge as the PDP’s presidential flag-bearer.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/the-odds-against-atiku-in-clinging-pdp-presidential-ticket-part-i0099/

The convener of the show, Mrs. Halima Oyelade, while speaking on the theme of the event, ‘Live Your Dream’, said people should take ownership of their dream.
“A lot of the time people are living other peoples’ dreams and that is why they are struggling in life. When you are doing what you are made for, you will be fulfilled. Success will come when you live your dream by doing something you are wired for. As they say, love what you do and do what you love.” Oyelade said.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/business-2/timeout-with-halima-entrepreneurs-should-actualise-own-dreams-2018/

Aisha Buhari’s Brother & APC Adamawa Guber Aspirant Accused Of 419

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/aisha-buharis-brother-apc-adamawa-guber-aspirant-accused-of-419/

End of the road for Boko Haram’s ‘spiderman’

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/end-of-the-road-for-boko-harams-spiderman/

For the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, it is a case of unending political squabbles, especially across states where the party currently wields considerable power and influence, especially in the north.
The crises, in the estimation of political watchers, if left unchecked could affect the party’s chances of retaining the very states where it has firm roots.

Seven states that are worst hit by the intra-party rumble are

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/7-apc-northern-governors-who-may-lose-re-election-in-2019/

Senator Abu Ibrahim and a die-hard political ally of President Mohammadu Buhari is sick and hospitalized in an undisclosed hospital in the United Kingdom.
An investigation by LeadingReporters revealed that Ahmed Tinubu’s jet was hired with which ailing Senator Abu Ibrahim was jetted off Nigeria for medical treatment in UK.

The private jet, owned by the APC national leader will spend ten days in UK to bring back Senator Abu Ibrahim, according to a source who spoke to us on condition of anonymity.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/tinubus-jet-to-spend-10-days-in-uk-waiting-for-ailing-senator-abu-ibrahim/

Exposed: How Sen. Attai Aidoko Uses His SLA To Corner Monies Meant For Constituency Projects


The constituents of Agbenema Ife Community in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi East Senatorial District in Kogi State have cried out over what they termed fraudulent execution of constituency projects by Senator Attai Aidoko.

Speaking to LeadingReporters General Investigation Editor, the community alleged that the community’s major problem is water. Fortunately, when they got wind that a water project has been scheduled for the community as Senator Attai Aidoko’s constituency project for the community, they were relieved. But their joy for borehole water was dashed because the project never went farther than erecting an overhead tank.

“On enquiry, we found out that the project has been earmarked and paid for through the office of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). And the one who the contract was awarded to is no other person than Senator Attai Aidoko’s Senior Legislative Aid, Daniel Yusuf”.

The constituents of Agbenema Ife Community in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi East Senatorial District in Kogi State have cried out over what they termed fraudulent execution of constituency projects by Senator Attai Aidoko.

Speaking to LeadingReporters General Investigation Editor, the community alleged that the community’s major problem is water. Fortunately, when they got wind that a water project has been scheduled for the community as Senator Attai Aidoko’s constituency project for the community, they were relieved. But their joy for borehole water was dashed because the project never went farther than erecting an overhead tank.

“On enquiry, we found out that the project has been earmarked and paid for through the office of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). And the one who the contract was awarded to is no other person than Senator Attai Aidoko’s Senior Legislative Aid, Daniel Yusuf”.

The constituents of Agbenema Ife Community in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi East Senatorial District in Kogi State have cried out over what they termed fraudulent execution of constituency projects by Senator Attai Aidoko.

Speaking to LeadingReporters General Investigation Editor, the community alleged that the community’s major problem is water. Fortunately, when they got wind that a water project has been scheduled for the community as Senator Attai Aidoko’s constituency project for the community, they were relieved. But their joy for borehole water was dashed because the project never went farther than erecting an overhead tank.

“On enquiry, we found out that the project has been earmarked and paid for through the office of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/exposed-how-sen-attai-aidoko-uses-his-sla-to-corner-monies-meant-for-constituency-projects/

Information at the disposal of LeadingReporters revealed that the Abuja Environmental Protection Board is enmeshed in employment scandal bordering on ghost workers.

According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the agency is flooded with fictitious names from some ‘Ogas’ from the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory MFCT, and another agency under it, the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA.

The source alleged that employment in the Sewage Plant in Idu Industrial area was a hoax as no due process was followed.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/80-percent-of-staffs-in-abuja-environmental-protection-board-aepb-are-ghost-workers-a-source-claims/

Contrary to the expectation of Nigerians that they would have a more stable light at an affordable rate, investigation unveiled by LeadingReporters indicates that this may be a day-dreaming. Do not be swayed by the claims by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola. The behind-the-scenes activities in the power sector validate the saying “The more you look, the less you see”

This is because of the conspiracy theory propounded by the so-called investors that they are here for good. That is far from the reality as the Presidency cabal in Abuja has a different agenda from what could benefit the populace.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/aedc-how-your-outrageous-bills-fund-a-zambian-presidential-aspirant-earnest-mupwaya/

LeadingReporters can authoritatively reveal that N11.4b has been recently wired away from depositors account by what seems like an internal conspiracy among branch manager of Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City Mr. Solomon Obode, some ICT heads in the Bank’s Head quarters in Lagos.
Others who lost their jobs as a result of the massive fraud are Mrs Okao who was the former branch manager of MM branch and now branch manager of Mission Road Branch of First Bank in Benin City, Emmanuel Akpaka, a marketer with MM way branch.

Information exclusively obtained by LeadingReporters revealed that the relationship officer in charge of the fraud account has absconded with his family members with a total of $2m no sooner the fraud was perpetrated.

Others who were dismissed are Business Development Management, Benin 2 who functioned as the Area Manager.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/investigation/n11-4b-fraud-rocks-first-bank-as-the-md-adesola-adeduntan-strives-to-cover-up-the-fraud/

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has met with the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and a former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as the duo’s defection plans reached advanced stage.

DAILY NIGERIAN reliably gathered that the APC leadership’s entreaties appear fruitless as Mr Tambuwal’s defection plans in order to vie for the presidency had reached “a point of no-return”.



“Tambuwal had reached a point of no-return. He is just waiting for time to announce his defection,” said a source close to the governor.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/oshiomhole-meets-kwankwaso-tambuwal-to-discuss-a-forward/

A US-based Nigerian from South East region who was moved by a trending picture of a sleepy young Nigerian hawker on the street of Lagos has promised to cater for him and his family, even as he offers to enroll the boy in the school and train him to any academic level of his wish.



The man identified as William Uche Mba was particularly moved by the picture that showed a young boy who was asleep on a major busy road at a very odd hour in Lagos, with a tray of banana beside him.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/arts-lifestyle/us-based-nigerian-touched-by-the-story-of-a-young-hawker-offers-to-train-him-to-any-university-level/

Land and landed properties are one of the most valuable assets to possess. They are among the few assets with the probability to increase significantly in value with little time. The fact that Land appreciates faster in the cities is the main reason we have a steady increase in the number of landowners registering their land in Abuja.

Abuja being the capital of Nigeria is a very strategic place to acquire landed property. The
opportunities associated with it can’t be overestimated as properties appreciate quickly in this part of Nigeria. This fact alone is evident in the number of new buildings springing up in areas that were hitherto labeled as Abuja suburb.

Evidently, lots of Nigerians are aware that owning a property in Abuja is one of the most certain ways to increase wealth. As a result, Abuja witnessed a surge in the purchase of lands both in the city and suburbs.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/5-main-reasons-land-allocations-was-suspended-in-abuja/

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) will meet with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Saturday to seek advice on how to achieve victory in the 2019 polls and beat incumbent Muhammadu Buhari.

The National Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus, made this known in Abeokuta while addressing journalists after a meeting between the executive members of the party in Ogun and the PDP NWC.

The Chairman who described Obasanjo as a “warrior” who had fought many battles, explained that the consultation had become necessary to get direction from the former president and tap from his wealth of experience.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/pdp-meets-obasanjo-for-advice-on-how-to-beat-buhari-in-2019-polls/

A new video appears to show armed Fulani terrorists pronouncing “God is great” in Arabic and praising president Muhammadu Buhari with the common phrase, “Sai Baba Buhari … (ENDS.ng)

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/video-shows-armed-fulani-terrorists-joyfully-exclaiming-sai-buhari201006/

The power grid collapse comes on the same day the national team played Croatia in the first World Cup fixture

NIGERIA suffered a major power cut on the first day of its World Cup campaign, according to local reports.

The power grid meltdown came on the same day the national team played Croatia in its first fixture.

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 on the day, but millions turned out to watch the game.
An own goal from new Stoke recruit Oghenakaro Etobo, and a spot kick from Luka Modric was enough to break hearts in Africa.

But many fans would have been spared the agonising loss – as the power went out across swathes of the nation.

Local media reported a total collapse of “all the nation’s power plants.”

The report said: “A top executive of one of the nation’s electricity distribution companies, told our correspondent on condition of anonymity that the national grid first collapsed on Friday.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/nigeria-plunged-in-to-darkness-by-power-grid-meltdown-as-millions-watched-world-cup-build-up-on-tv/

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola has been sued over his failure to account, for “the spending on the privatisation of the electricity sector and the exact amount of post-privatisation spending on generation companies (GENCOS), distribution companies (DISCOS) and Transmission Company of Nigeria”.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) which instituted the court action also wants Fashola to explain if such spending came from budgetary allocations or other sources.”



In the suit filed last week at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, SERAP is seeking “an order for leave to apply for judicial review and an order of mandamus directing or compelling Mr Fashola to provide specific details on the privatisation of the electricity sector, the names of all the companies and individuals involved; and to publish widely including on a dedicated website any such information.”
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/lead-news/fashola-sued-over-his-failure-to-account-for-the-spending-on-the-privatisation/

Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based radical Islamic cleric, has railed against President Muhammadu Buhari for wanton killings under his administration, saying less blood was shed under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan.

During his commentaries in this year’s Ramadan tafsir, the Islamic leader has on several occasions criticised Mr Buhari and drew comparisons with Mr Jonathan’s administration.

Recalling how he asked Jonathan to resign in the heat of Boko Haram killings because he had “too much blood in his hand”, Mr Gumi on Friday presented a front page story of New Nigerian newspaper where he criticised Mr Jonathan.

https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/sheikh-gumi-attacks-buhari-again-says-wanton-killings-under-his-administration-than-jonathans-govt/

Earlier this week, I caught myself sympathising with Abubakar Bukola Saraki over his perceived persecution and trials in the hands of the executive and the Nigerian Police Force. As a matter of principle, I never sympathise with anybody in Nigeria’s top one percent — no matter the situation, and I have no plans to start now. So I snapped out, reminding myself of all the sins of Saraki.

Over the past few weeks or months now, Saraki and his prime Senate supporter, Dino Melaye, have been the subject of one investigation or the other. First, Melaye was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and was told he was on some no-fly list and was wanted by INTERPOL. He was later arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy and the unlawful possession of arms. The drama that came with that is fresh in our nation’s memory, so I need not go over that. Summary, Melaye is back in the chambers while the cold war continues.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/opinion/the-cold-war-in-aso-rock-and-the-new-heroes-in-town/

“Since 2004 when Noble Heights Academy (Basic And Senior Secondary School) was founded till date, we have an unsurpassed record of grooming children in sound morals, academic excellence and creative entrepreneurship which aid them to compete favourably in the ever-changing world that entails strong morality and creative thinking.
“These among other achievements stand us out from the crowd. Our “Junior Achievers Club” students have severally represented Nigeria and Africa in many international entrepreneurship competitions. One in Johannesburg, South Africa and another in Gabon”

Speaking to LeadingReporters Managing Editor during the school’s annual “Fun Day” for its students at Hendon College, one of Noble Height’s affiliate-school in Karu LGA, Abuja on 26th May, a day preceding International Children’s Day, the Executive Director of Noble Height Academy Mrs. Patricia Obianodo asserted that morality, academic excellence, and creative entrepreneurship have become the school and its affiliate’s strongest selling points.

She noted that the vision of the school is structured to raise 21st-century total-child who will become tomorrow leaders in all the social facets of the society.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/noble-heights-academy-has-unmatched-record-of-strong-moral-values-entrepreneurship-training-ed/

“Since 2004 when Noble Heights Academy (Basic And Senior Secondary School) was founded till date, we have an unsurpassed record of grooming children in sound morals, academic excellence and creative entrepreneurship which aid them to compete favourably in the ever-changing world that entails strong morality and creative thinking.
“These among other achievements stand us out from the crowd. Our “Junior Achievers Club” students have severally represented Nigeria and Africa in many international entrepreneurship competitions. One in Johannesburg, South Africa and another in Gabon”

Speaking to LeadingReporters Managing Editor during the school’s annual “Fun Day” for its students at Hendon College, one of Noble Height’s affiliate-school in Karu LGA, Abuja on 26th May, a day preceding International Children’s Day, the Executive Director of Noble Height Academy Mrs. Patricia Obianodo asserted that morality, academic excellence, and creative entrepreneurship have become the school and its affiliate’s strongest selling points.

She noted that the vision of the school is structured to raise 21st-century total-child who will become tomorrow leaders in all the social facets of the society.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/news/noble-heights-academy-has-unmatched-record-of-strong-moral-values-entrepreneurship-training-ed/

Last weekend, Nigerian Pop Star, Wizkid ticked another box off his bucket list, by filling the O2 Arena in London, a 20,000 capacity venue in London, England for the Afrorepublik festival. He didn’t do this alone; Wizkid had the best of Nigeria’s talents for support.
There was, of course, the “Amuludun of Odo-Aje” – if you don’t know you better ask somebody – Skepta, Not3s, Tekno, Mr Eazi… and Tiwa Savage. For many reasons, fans were eager to see her; but not long after, Miss Savage performed, the conversation surround Afrorepublik changed from music to what a 38-year old mother of one wore during her performance.

For one of her biggest nights as a performing artiste, the singer chose a white “What We Wear” T-shirt and showed off large chunks of skin in distressed black shorts from urban fashion house, Coal N Terry Vintage.

What those distressed shorts showed was the actual subject of controversy.
https://www.leadingreporters.com/arts-lifestyle/entertainment-arts-lifestyle/fans-criticized-tiwa-for-being-indecent/