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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…

Enugu Committee on Property and Land Reconciliation and Compensation provides guidelines for submission of documents

Posted February 20, 2024 by Freedom Square

The Enugu State Inter-ministerial Committee on Property/Land Reconciliation and Compensation Committee recently set up by the state government has provided guidelines for members of the public to submit their land documents and other claims to the committee for review and possible compensation. In a press statement signed by the…

NBA President Slams Enugu Judiciary Over Tax Clearance Mandate for Lawyers

Posted February 20, 2024 by Freedom Square

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau SAN, has penned a letter to the Chief Judge of Enugu State, expressing firm opposition to a recent mandate requiring lawyers to furnish their Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) alongside court filings. In the letter dated February 16th, Maikyau vehemently…

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Customs to Distribute Confiscated Food Items Nationwide in Response to Soaring Prices

Posted February 20, 2024 by Freedom Square

This was stated in a release issued on Tuesday, by CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that its operatives will distribute all confiscated food products nationwide. This was stated in a release issued on Tuesday, by CSC…

New Enugu City: ‘No homes demolished’, land grabbers creating problems’, says govt’

Posted February 19, 2024 by Freedom Square

The Enugu State government has faulted claims of demolitions and forceful ejections of residents of Nchatancha Nike, one of the many communities affected by the ongoing construction of New Enugu City, a smart city flagged off by Governor Peter Mbah in October. It blamed the protests and disturbances, including the…

Breaking: Unrest in Ibadan as Residents Block Roads, Decry Economic Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration

Posted February 19, 2024 by Freedom Square

Following the hardship in Nigeria, residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, took to the streets on Monday morning to voice their grievances against the economic challenges stemming from the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration. The protest, primarily led by youths, commenced in the Mokola area of Ibadan, with demonstrators blocking…

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