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The Corrosive Isolation of Ill-Gotten Riches: A Reflection on Corruption in Nigerian Society

Posted February 26, 2024 by Freedom Square

Reading a LinkedIn post by former Senator, Babafemi Ojudu on Chinụa Achebe's famous literary work, the observation that *"when idiots get rich, they don't mix with others"* offers a piercing commentary on the pervasive phenomenon of isolation that often accompanies wealth acquired through corrupt means. This sentiment finds poignant…

A Nation’s Shame: The Preventable Death of Mr. Olaleye Adenibuyan Exposes Nigeria’s Ailing Healthcare Infrastructure

Posted February 26, 2024 by Freedom Square

The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Source magazine, Comfort Obi, in this article, narrates how Nigeria’s chaotic health system, typified by the rot in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan.On January 24, 2024, Nigeria…

FOSAD condemns the gruesome murder of Abia State University final year student

Igbos to protest: We stand in solidarity with Ohaneze Ndigbo

Posted February 25, 2024 by Freedom Square

Call for Igbos to Protest: FOSAD is in solidarity with Ohaneze Ndigbo's decision. Press Release The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses its full support for Ohaneze Ndigbo's recent call for restraint amidst the planned protests against the current hardship in Nigeria, as a result of the economic policies…

ENSUBEB Chairman celebrates Gov Mbah’s Sun Man-of-the-Year award

Posted February 25, 2024 by Freedom Square

..._says Mbah repositioning education, infrastructure, security_ The Executive Chairman of Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Dr. Gabriel Ajah, as well as the members of the education board, have congratulated Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his recent conferment with the Man-of-the-Year award by the prestigious national…

Central Bank of Nigeria Tightens Regulations on Bureau De Change Operations

Posted February 25, 2024 by Freedom Square

In response to the recent economic challenges facing Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out new directives aimed at regulating Bureau De Change (BDC) activities more effectively. The Nigerian naira's value plummeting to an unprecedented low of N2,000 against the dollar prompted this move, with the…

ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

Posted February 24, 2024 by Freedom Square

On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu, serving as the chairman of ECOWAS, announced the decision to lift sanctions imposed by the regional bloc on certain member states, citing humanitarian concerns, particularly in light of the upcoming Lenten period and Ramadan. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau was also relieved of sanctions by…

Ilorin Court Grants Bail to Ex-Kwara State Governor Amidst N10bn Fund Mismanagement Charges

Posted February 24, 2024 by Freedom Square

A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has given a N50m bail condition for the embattled former governor of the state, Abdulfatah Ahmed, after he pleaded not guilty to 12 counts bordering on alleged mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N10bn. The Ilorin Zonal Command…

Enugu gov’t raises alarm over fake title documents, building approvals, illegal structures

Posted February 22, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

...revokes illegal approvals … says unapproved buildings threaten major bridges, human safety The Enugu State Government has raised the alarms over what it described as proliferation of fake land title documents, forged building approvals, and illegal structures across the metropolis, vowing to bring the perpetrators to book and ensure they…

Give Tinubu Time To Get Things Done, Gowon Urges Nigerians

Posted February 22, 2024 by Freedom Square

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu's administration, emphasizing that it's premature to anticipate flawless outcomes at this stage. Gowon spoke in an interview with State House correspondents after a meeting he had with Tinubu on Wednesday.…

NYSC lauds Gov Mbah over massive renovation, revamp of orientation camp

Posted February 21, 2024 by Freedom Square

…as governor inspects projects, promises more. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his intervention at the dilapidated NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Awgu local government area of the state, saying since the assumption of office by the governor, the camp had…

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