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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,…

Judge Sentences Donald Trump to Unconditional Discharge, Legal Team Plans Appeal

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Judge Juan Merchan has sentenced Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case, ensuring no jail time, penalties, or probation for the former president. Merchan explained that this was the only lawful sentence that could be issued without infringing upon the highest office in the nation. …

Ohanaeze: Gov Mbah Harps on Igbo Unity, Collective Interest

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

… _As Azuta-Mbata, Sibeudu, emerge PG, Sec Gen_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has stressed the need for a strong and united front by Ndigbo, urging all to put the Igbo interest above narrow interests and partisan politics. Mbah noted that the socio-political circumstances that gave…

President Tinubu to Attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, Highlights Nigeria’s Reforms

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to take part in the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), according to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy. The invitation to attend the summit was extended by His…

Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Against Sanusi’s Appointment as Emir, Calls for Case Rehearing

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court ruling in Kano that annulled the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. The lower court had, on June 20, 2024, reinstated deposed Emir Ado Bayero, invalidating the Kano State Government’s reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir…

BREAKING: Senator John Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator who represented Rivers East in the National Assembly, emerged as President-General during the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held on Friday at the Old Government Lodge…

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