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NITP, UK’s RTPI Seal Partnership to Strengthen Urban Planning Practice and Standards

Posted January 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) of the United Kingdom have taken a significant step toward strengthening global collaboration in urban and regional planning by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was formally signed on January 15, 2026, marking a…

US Approves $413m for Counter-Insurgency, Security Operations in Nigeria, West Africa

Posted January 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The United States has approved $413 million to support counter-insurgency efforts and wider security operations in Nigeria and other West African nations for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) into law in December 2025. The allocation falls under the…

Akpoti-Uduaghan Demands Release of 52 Ambrose Alli University Students Detained Over Protest

Posted January 13, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for the immediate release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, who were reportedly arrested and detained. In a solidarity message issued on Tuesday, the senator condemned the arrests, describing them as a troubling attempt to silence…

Malami Remains in Custody as DSS Probes Alleged Arms Discovery, EFCC Hands Over Weapons

Posted January 12, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

___Because investigations into the possession of illegal firearms do not fall within the statutory responsibilities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency reportedly transferred the recovered arms and ammunition to the Department of State Services (DSS) for an in-depth probe. Former Attorney-General of the Federation and…

Trump Recalls US Ambassador to Nigeria, Orders Widespread Diplomatic Reshuffle

Posted December 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Donald Trump has directed the recall of the United States ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., along with 29 other top diplomats, marking one of the most significant diplomatic shake-ups of his second term in office. Mills, who assumed office on July 25, 2024, is among 13…

Enugu Accuses Firm of Forging Documents to Illegally Claim State-Owned Abuja Land

Posted December 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Enugu State Government has alleged that a private company, Simonis Ventures Nigeria Limited, falsified official documents in an attempt to unlawfully claim ownership of a parcel of land belonging to the state in Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja. According to the state government, the disputed property is…

Tinubu Moves to Fast-Track Justice Delivery as Ministry of Justice Goes Fully Digital

Posted December 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu remains firmly dedicated to building a justice system that delivers swift and effective outcomes for Nigerians. This assurance was given by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, during the official unveiling of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) by…

US and Nigeria Seal $2.1bn Five-Year Health Pact Amid Shifting Diplomatic Ties

Posted December 21, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The United States and Nigeria have entered into a major five-year bilateral agreement valued at approximately $2.1 billion, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health care system and addressing some of the country’s most pressing public health challenges. The deal, announced in Washington on Saturday, signals a renewed phase of engagement between…

Tinubu Presents ₦58.18trn 2026 Budget, Declares All Non-State Armed Groups Terrorists

Posted December 19, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu on Friday laid the proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget before a joint sitting of the National Assembly, while also announcing a hardline stance on security, declaring that any armed group operating outside the authority of the state would now be classified as a terrorist organisation. The President…

President Tinubu Calls for Calm and Dialogue Amid Nationwide Protests

Tinubu Assures US, Europe of State Police Plan as APC Targets Post-2027 Dominance

Posted December 19, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he assured officials from the United States and Europe that his administration is committed to introducing state police as part of efforts to strengthen security across Nigeria. The President made this known on Thursday while speaking at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the…

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