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Former Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia Hospitalized After Brutal Attack in Batumi

Posted January 15, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Giorgi Gakharia, Georgia's former prime minister and current opposition leader, was hospitalized after a violent assault in a hotel lobby in Batumi, a coastal city on the Black Sea. The attack occurred late Tuesday and was confirmed by Ana Buchukuri, the spokeswoman for Gakharia’s political party, For Georgia. “He was…

Oyomesi Threaten Legal Action Against Governor Makinde Over Bribery Allegations in Alaafin Selection

Posted January 15, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers of Oyo, have taken a firm stand against Governor Seyi Makinde, threatening legal action over allegations of bribery during the selection of the new Alaafin. The kingmakers have expressed outrage, accusing the governor of making defamatory statements that damage their reputation. They have demanded concrete…

Ondo State Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Attorney General and Finance Commissioner

Posted January 15, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, sparing two key cabinet members whose roles are deemed critical. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, were excluded from the reshuffle due to…

Nigerian Polytechnic Students Association Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Federal Polytechnic Bida to Reverse Tuition Hike

Posted January 15, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called on the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, in Niger State, to reverse its recent increase in tuition fees. Adeniji Boluwaji Temitope, NAPS President, issued a statement detailing the association's position and the concerns raised by students. According to the statement, the NAPS Senate…

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda Seeks GAC Blessings After Obasa’s Impeachment

Posted January 15, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, held a meeting on Tuesday with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) at the Lagos House in Marina. The purpose of the meeting was to seek the council’s blessings and provide updates on the recent impeachment…

FG, Enugu Sign Host State Agreement for 2026 National Sports Festival

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government, FG, and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South East State. The agreement, which was signed by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade for the FG…

Wike Approves 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy in One Year; FCT Land Allottees Now Obtain Title Documents Within Two Weeks

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

As of December 31, 2024, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has signed 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). This achievement, announced by Lere Olayinka, the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, reflects significant progress compared to the 8,400 C-of-O signed by the…

BREAKING NEWS: Senate confirms Mark Okoye, Nworgu, Toby Okechukwu, others for SEDC, NWDC

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Senate today confirmed Hon. Mark Okoye and Dr Emeka Nworgu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors respectively of the South East Development Commission. Also confirmed are other nominees of the 18-member governing board of the SEDC which includes Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah…

Guardiola Ends 30-Year Marriage with Wife

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, and his wife, Cristina Serra, have ended their 30-year relationship. The separation, described as amicable and friendly, follows their long journey together, which began in 1994 when they first met. The couple married in 2014 near Barcelona and have three children: Maria, 24, Marius, 22,…

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached Over Fraud Allegations, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda Takes Over

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fouad Oki, has emphasized the necessity of Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing accountability and leadership concerns. Oki expressed his views during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, following Obasa’s removal. Obasa, a six-term…

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