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Africa’s Democratic Dilemma: Dr. Agada Elachi Calls for Strong Institutions Over Strong Men

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Amidst growing political instability across Africa, the debate over democracy and conflict management has once again taken centre stage. From electoral disputes in Nigeria to military coups in West Africa, ethnic conflicts in the Horn, and governance crises across the continent, Africa continues to wrestle with the dual challenge of…

Tensions Rise in Balogun Market Following Deadly Clash Between Yoruba and Igbo Traders

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A violent conflict has erupted in the Balogun Market area of Lagos Island, sparking widespread panic after a deadly altercation between Yoruba and Igbo traders reportedly resulted in one fatality and several individuals unaccounted for. According to eyewitnesses and market insiders, the conflict began as a physical fight between two…

New Insurance Law Brings Tougher Regulations and Broader Coverage for Nigerians

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigerians now have stronger legal backing when purchasing insurance, thanks to the recently enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on August 5, the Act introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the insurance sector, aiming to eliminate fraudulent operators, enhance public confidence, and…

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Calls for Overhaul of Nigeria’s Security System to Safeguard Citizens’ Rights

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Human rights advocate Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s national security framework, emphasizing that it must be restructured to uphold the safety and rights of all Nigerians. He believes that trust between the populace and security agencies has eroded, and that meaningful reforms are urgently…

Equatorial Guinea Official Jailed for Embezzlement Amid Viral Sex Tape Scandal

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A court in Equatorial Guinea has sentenced Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a high-ranking official, to eight years in prison on charges of embezzlement. Engonga, who previously led the country’s national financial investigation agency, was found guilty of misappropriating large sums of money intended for work-related travel. Instead of using these funds…

U.S. Court Jails Nigerian Monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede for \$4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A U.S. federal court has sentenced Oba Joseph Oloyede, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, to 56 months in prison following his involvement in a large-scale COVID-19 relief fraud. Oba Oloyede, aged 62, who holds citizenship in both Nigeria and the United States and resides in Medina,…

Nsukka Local Government Chairman, Asogwa Assures Comfort for Afflicted Traders, Pledges Fair Allocation at New Market

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nsukka Local Government Chairman, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, has restated his administration’s commitment to easing the plight of traders displaced from the Ogige Market during the recent restructuring of trading activities in the area. On Monday, August 25, 2025, Asogwa led a delegation of council officials to the Nsukka…

WACOL Sparks High-Level Debate on Women’s Status, Three Decades Post-Beijing

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) on Tuesday convened a high-level panel discussion at the 65th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. The session, themed “Status of Women in Nigeria: Thirty Years Post-Beijing World Conference on Women,” examined Nigeria’s progress in…

Governor Uzodimma Approves ₦104,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Civil Servants

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for civil servants, raising it from ₦76,000 to ₦104,000. The governor made this declaration during a late-night meeting with leaders of various labour unions at the Government House in Owerri. This wage review also extends…

IPI Nigeria Condemns Police Harassment of Journalist Azuka Ogujiuba Over Land Dispute Coverage

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has strongly criticized the recent arrest and detention of Azuka Ogujiuba, publisher of Media Room Hub, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. Ogujiuba, a former journalist with ThisDay newspapers, was reportedly covering a court case involving a land dispute…

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