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Reps Urge Nationwide Mandatory Diphtheria Vaccination as Cases Surge Across Nigeria

Posted May 14, 2025 by Steven

In a recent session held in Abuja, the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to initiate and enforce compulsory immunisation, diagnostic testing, and treatment programs for diphtheria throughout all 774 local government areas in the country. This resolution emerged following the adoption of a motion raised…

Court to Hear Contempt Charges Between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Breach of Order

Posted May 12, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to address a contempt case initiated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case concerns an alleged breach of a court order by Akpoti-Uduaghan, specifically regarding a social media post that Akpabio claims defied the court’s directive. Justice Binta…

President Tinubu Calls for Calm and Dialogue Amid Nationwide Protests

Tinubu Defends Economic Reforms, Urges Real Estate Sector’s Support for Tax System Overhaul

Posted May 9, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu recently emphasized that the federal government’s latest economic policies were not designed to burden Nigerians but rather to safeguard the country’s financial stability. This message was conveyed at the 55th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) in Abuja. Although the President…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sarcastic Apology to Akpabio Sparks National Debate on Gender, Power, and Political Retaliation

Posted April 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has stirred renewed debate about gender bias and power dynamics in Nigeria’s political space with a scathing, satirical “apology” directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Suspended from her position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and…

Rivers Administrator Seeks More Time from National Assembly Amid Fragile Security, Emergency Rule

Posted April 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appealed to the National Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee for more time to prepare a comprehensive update on the state's current political and security situation. He made this request during his appearance before the committee at the National Assembly on Friday, emphasizing the…

Nigerian Government Relaunches School Feeding Program to Combat Hunger and Boost Education

Posted April 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to relaunch the national school feeding programme, aiming to significantly reduce child hunger and improve educational outcomes. This initiative was revealed by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that included…

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Workers Protest in Ibadan Over Unpaid Wages, Reject ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

On Wednesday, a group of federal civil servants in Ibadan, Oyo State, gathered in protest at the Federal Secretariat in Ikolaba, expressing deep dissatisfaction with their current working conditions and welfare. This protest, organized by the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), was led by the forum's National Coordinator, Andrew Emelieze, and…

NBA Urges Federal Government to Approve State Police as Killings Escalate in Plateau State

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to the recent surge of violence in Plateau State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently permit the creation of state police forces to effectively tackle the growing insecurity in the country. This demand was made by Leah Hassan, Chairperson of the…

Tinubu’s Return from Extended Trip Sparks Outrage, Calls for Urgent Reforms Amid Security Crisis

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigerians have responded with a mix of frustration, scepticism, and cautious optimism following President Bola Tinubu’s return from an extended trip abroad. Tinubu, who initially departed for Paris on April 2 for a scheduled two-week “private retreat” to review his administration’s midterm performance, extended his stay and later moved to…

Presidency Refutes Claims of Vice President Shettima Being Denied Entry to Presidential Villa

Posted April 19, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied entry to the Presidential Villa. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Vice President's Office), labeled the reports as deliberate falsehoods. He asserted that the accusations lacked credibility and urged Nigerians to…