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FCTA Seals PDP Headquarters in Abuja Over Unpaid Ground Rent Amid Wike’s Crackdown on Defaulters

Posted May 26, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, has sealed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), located in the Wuse district of Abuja. The building was closed around 2:05 p.m. on Monday as part of a broader effort by the administration to…

Legislators Refute Budget Padding Claims, Reaffirm Constitutional Authority to Modify Appropriation Bill

Posted May 21, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a recent clash over the integrity of Nigeria’s 2025 budget, a heated dispute has emerged between the National Assembly and BudgIT, a civic organisation that monitors government spending and promotes transparency. BudgIT raised serious concerns regarding the insertion of 11,122 projects, with an estimated value of N6.93 trillion, into…

“National Assembly Accused of Padding 2025 Budget with Over 11,000 Projects Worth N6.93 Trillion – BudgIT”

Posted May 20, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

BudgIT, a Nigerian civic technology organization that champions transparency and accountability in public finance, has disclosed that lawmakers in the National Assembly (NASS) have significantly inflated the 2025 national budget. According to their investigation, no fewer than 11,122 additional projects—amounting to a staggering N6.93 trillion—were inserted into the budget by…

Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Usman Dares Abure to Expose Obi, Otti Amid Leadership Dispute

Posted May 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nenadi Usman, Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) caretaker committee, has boldly responded to Julius Abure’s recent threats to reveal damaging information about prominent party figures such as Peter Obi and Alex Otti. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily program, Usman dismissed Abure’s comments as empty threats, daring him to…

Deputy Speaker Kalu Calls for Strategic Economic Policies to Drive Growth and Attract Global Investment

Posted May 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the need for intentional economic policy formulation and implementation to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. He made this assertion during a courtesy visit by officials from the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC),…

President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference to Tackle Challenges Facing Nigerian Youths

Tinubu Urges Military to Intensify Security Efforts as Nigeria Inducts New Combat Helicopters

Posted May 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu has called upon the Nigerian armed forces to significantly intensify their efforts to decisively address the country’s complex and multifaceted security issues. Emphasizing the importance of a capable and well-equipped military, he stated that national stability and the protection of democracy depend heavily on the readiness and…

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…

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