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Senate Plenary Erupts Over Tax Reform Bill Debate, Highlights Deep Divisions

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Wednesday’s Senate plenary descended into chaos over the contentious Tax Reform Bill, which was introduced for discussion despite not being listed on the day’s agenda. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau of the APC, Kano North, presided over the session, which became heated after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central,…

Federal Government Highlights Labour Movements’ Role in Achieving Decent Work and Industrial Harmony

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has emphasized the critical role of labor movements in achieving the goals of decent work and harmonious industrial relations in Nigeria. This was stated by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammadu Dingyadi, during the 7th Registrar of Trade Unions national workshop held in Abuja. The…

Supreme Court Affirms Sly Ezeokenwa as APGA Chairman, Dismisses Njoku’s Claim

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Supreme Court has confirmed Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), resolving the party’s leadership dispute. In two unanimous rulings on Wednesday, a five-member panel dismissed Edozie Njoku's claim to the chairmanship. The court clarified that its earlier judgment in case SC/CV/687/2021,…

Breaking: EFCC Opposes Bail for Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in N110 Billion Fraud Case

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama to reject the bail application of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The EFCC, represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kemi Pinheiro, argued that Bello has a history of avoiding…

Australian Police Officer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Tasering Death of 95-Year-Old Clare Nowland

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

A 34-year-old Australian police officer, Kristian White, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the Tasering of Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old woman with dementia symptoms, in a care home. The incident, which occurred on May 17, 2023, sparked widespread public outrage. Mrs. Nowland, who used a walker and weighed less…

Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark Outrage from China and Mexico, Global Markets React

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

President-elect Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions from China and Mexico after threatening to launch a trade war with the United States' top economic partners upon taking office on January 20, 2025. Trump’s provocative social media posts on Monday outlined plans to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada,…

Abia Assembly Passes Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, Addresses Adverse Drug Reaction Crisis

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, 2024 (H.A.B 27) into law. Sponsored by the Majority Leader, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, the legislation seeks to establish the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) and address related matters. The bill underwent…

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged N110bn Fraud

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello today, following his arrest on allegations of N110 billion fraud. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the development, stating that Bello was taken into custody in Abuja on Tuesday and would appear in court…

Gov Mbah Presents Record N971bn 2025 Budget to Enugu House of Assembly

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

… _Crashes Recurrent further to 14% at N133.1bn_ …_ Capital Expenditure rises to N837.9bn … _Again, Education gets over 33% of budget_ … _Ramps up IGR from N37.4bn to N144.7bn in 2024_ ..._Assembly promises early passage_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has proposed a record N971bn budget bill…

National Assembly Denies Claims of 2025 Budget Presentation by President Tinubu

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The National Assembly has dismissed claims circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session on Wednesday. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Ali Umoru, the Secretary of Research and Information at the National Assembly, labeled the reports as…