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Nigerian Footballer Victor Osimhen Embroiled in Assault Scandal After Allegedly Punching Journalist in Istanbul

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen, currently on loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding an alleged assault on a journalist outside an entertainment venue in Istanbul, Turkey. The incident reportedly occurred when Osimhen became agitated with photographers attempting to take his picture. According to eyewitness accounts,…

United Airlines Flight Returns to Lagos Following Technical Issue, Passengers Sustain Minor Injuries

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A United Airlines flight bound for Washington D.C. from Lagos experienced an emergency situation, forcing it to return to Lagos. The aircraft had 245 passengers, three pilots, and eight flight attendants on board. Reports indicate that several passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries during the incident. Videos and images…

Tinubu Appoints Abdullahi Ganduje and 44 Others to Important Positions

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

On Friday, January 24, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which falls under the Ministry of Aviation. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser…

Nigerian Army Refutes Abandonment Claims by Injured Soldier, Highlights Ongoing Medical Support

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Army has dismissed claims made by Lance Corporal Itodo David, a wounded soldier, alleging that he was abandoned at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (NARHK) in Kaduna. The Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, addressed the issue in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, expressing…

Police Rescue Retired AIG’s Wife, Neutralize Kidnappers, and Recover Ransom in Ogun State

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have successfully neutralized a group of kidnappers involved in the abduction of Mrs. Hakeem Odumosu, wife of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The operation, which followed an intense manhunt, led to the rescue of the victim and the recovery of…

Court Caution IGP Over Charge Against Senator Andy Uba, Others in N400m Fraud Case

Posted January 23, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A Federal High Court in Abuja has cautioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) regarding the charge filed against Senator Andy Uba and two others over allegations of N400 million fraud. The IGP's lawyer, M.C. Anthony, had filed a motion ex-parte seeking an order for substituted service of the charge on…

Consider Enugu as your next investment destination – Mbah woos diaspora community

Posted January 22, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

… as NiDCOM Chairman lauds governor’s investment in infrastructure, security Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Nigeria diaspora community to consider Enugu as their first choice of investment destination, stressing that his administration has created robust mechanisms to facilitate their investment process and ensure high return on…

President Trump Establishes Department of Government Efficiency, Renames US Digital Service

Posted January 21, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Donald Trump, the newly inaugurated 47th president of the United States, has issued an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The announcement was made through a White House statement on Tuesday, which outlined the objectives and framework for the new department. The executive order highlights that…

Enugu State Government Announces Recruitment for Smart Tech Innovation Roles

Posted January 21, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Enugu State Government, in partnership with eSchools Africa Inc., has launched a recruitment drive for Enugu Smart Tech Ltd, an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology. This program is aimed at bolstering the state’s technological sector by hiring skilled professionals with a passion for innovation…

ACLU and Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Ban

Posted January 21, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A coalition of civil rights and immigration advocacy organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by President Donald Trump aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The legal action, initiated on Monday shortly after the order was signed, contests the administration’s attempt…

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