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$200M Loan Scandal Sparks Controversy at ThisDay/AriseTV Awards, Prompting Nominee Withdrawals

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The upcoming 2025 ThisDay/AriseTV Awards, set for January 22, is facing major setbacks as several high-profile nominees withdraw due to a controversy surrounding a $200 million loan involving Nduka Obaigbena, founder of ThisDay and AriseTV. The situation escalated after a Federal High Court in Lagos froze the accounts of General…

Boko Haram attacks leave 40 dead, villagers abducted

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A tragic attack has claimed the lives of at least 40 farmers in Dumba, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. The assault, carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, left many missing, raising concerns about possible abductions. The attack occurred around 4:30 PM on Sunday, with survivors recounting…

In 2009, Sweden replaced traditional books with computers. Fifteen years later, it is investing 104 million euros to revert to printed textbooks.

Posted January 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Sweden is allocating €104 million to reintroduce printed textbooks, reflecting rising concerns about the impact of digital learning on student focus and skills. This transformative decision could influence education systems worldwide. Sweden is shifting gears in its education system by reintroducing printed textbooks into classrooms, reversing its previous all-digital approach.…

Group Issues New Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General Seven-day Ultimatum To Resign

Posted January 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

PORT HARCOURT – A political pressure group, Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), has given the new President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Senator John Mbata, seven days to resign, saying Ikwerres are not part of Igbos, hence their son cannot lead a group whose primary objective is to represent the interest of…

Breaking: Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Alaafin of Oyo

Posted January 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the certificate of office to Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, confirming him as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The historic event, held on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, marked the formal installation of the new monarch. The ceremony was attended…

Senator Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Receives Praise from Orji Kalu

Posted January 12, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has extended his congratulations to Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The election, held on Friday at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, resulted in Azuta-Mbata’s unanimous nomination by…

Nigerian Military Bans Homosexuality, Cross-Dressing, and Other Acts in Revised Code of Conduct

Posted January 12, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian military has introduced strict regulations prohibiting its personnel from engaging in activities deemed unethical or inappropriate for the armed forces. According to Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 16, 2024, personnel are expressly banned…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Announces New Executive Leadership

Posted January 12, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Enugu, Nigeria – January 10, 2025 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organization for the Igbo people of Nigeria, today announced the results of its national elections held at the Old Government Lodge, Abakiliki Road, Enugu. The elections, concluded successfully on January 10th, 2025, have…

Chioma Okoli’s Case: Nasarawa Judicial Commission Dismisses Chief Magistrate For Misconduct, Abuse Of Power

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The disciplinary action was prompted by a petition from Nigerian human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, submitted in August 2024 to the Honourable Chief Judge of Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the demotion and dismissal of Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau, who previously served…

Abia Government Orders Traditional Rulers To Enforce School Attendance Directive

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has issued a directive aimed at ensuring every child of school age in the state returns to school as the new academic term begins on January 13, 2025. In a statement signed by Prince Nnamdi Elekwachi,…

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