Steven, Author at Freedom Square TV

Teargas Incident at Osun Government School Hospitalizes 20 Students; School Forced to Shut Down

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a distressing turn of events, Fakunle Government Secondary School in Osogbo, Osun State, was the site of a teargas incident that left 20 students hospitalized and the school hastily closed. The unfortunate occurrence took place near the Osogbo city stadium, adjacent to a mobile police station along the…

Presidential Tribunal Consolidates Petitions Against Tinubu, Sets May 30 for Hearing

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has announced the consolidation of various petitions filed against Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Haruna Tsammani, disclosed its decision to merge all the petitions into one during the pre-hearing report. Consequently, the hearing of the consolidated…

Herdsmen’s Assault in Benue State Leaves 22 Dead, Including Women and Children

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a tragic incident that highlights the ongoing security concerns in Benue State, the death toll has risen to 22 following an armed herdsmen's attack on Iyer village in Uvir Council Ward. The assault, which occurred in the Guma local government area, claimed the lives of three children and…

Nigerian Court Adjourns Seun Kuti’s Case as Chief Magistrate Fails to Attend Sitting

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The trial of Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been adjourned by the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State. The court sitting was unable to proceed as the presiding magistrate, Adeola Olatubosun, was absent. Seun Kuti has been taken back to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti,…

President Biden Announces US Delegation for Nigeria’s Inauguration: Tinubu’s Swearing-in Amidst Controversy

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a move that has generated both anticipation and controversy, United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a nine-member delegation to attend the upcoming inauguration of "President-elect" Bola Tinubu in Nigeria. The announcement comes amidst persistent opposition faced by Tinubu at the Presidential election tribunal, which has raised questions…

Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Generate Foreign Exchange Inflow – Peter Obi

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world's largest single-train petroleum refiner, has sparked optimism regarding its potential to revolutionize Nigeria's economy. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed his belief that this world-class project will significantly benefit the nation. With a maximum operational capacity of…

Nigeria’s First Entrepreneurial University Set to Commence Operations in September

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

In a significant development for Nigeria's educational landscape, the inaugural entrepreneurial university, Samuel Maduka University, is preparing to open its doors to students in September of this year. Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, the university's founder and Chairman of Peace Group of Companies, made the announcement during an interview at…

BREAKING: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Inaugurated, Promising Self-Sufficiency and Economic Growth

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

In a momentous ceremony held on Monday, May 22, 2023, Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, welcomed distinguished guests and expressed his delight at the inauguration of the highly anticipated Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Addressing the audience, Dangote confidently announced that the first…

Meta Fined €1.2 Billion by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) Over Data Transfer

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has been slapped with a staggering fine of €1.2 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling users' data during its transfers between Europe and the United States. This unprecedented penalty represents the largest ever issued under…

How Chinese Foreign Loans is Pushing Poor Countries to Economic Collapse

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

A dozen impoverished nations are on the brink of economic instability and potential collapse due to the overwhelming burden of foreign loans, many of which are provided by China, the world's largest and least forgiving government lender. An analysis conducted by the Associated Press reveals that countries heavily indebted…

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