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Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi Re-elected as Secretary General of African Civil Aviation Commission

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in African aviation with the re-election of Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). This announcement was made today during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session in Brazzaville, Congo, where Ms. Adeyemi secured a decisive victory with 22 votes in…

Senate Passes Key Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading, Refers to Finance Committee for Further Action

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Senate has passed four key tax reform bills for second reading, with the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, referring them to the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Senator Sani Musa, for further legislative action. The bills, which were debated during Thursday's plenary, aim to overhaul…

Self-Proclaimed Bureau de Change Operator Arrested for Defrauding Nigerian Businessman of ₦320 Million

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has apprehended Chinedu Ernest Ngwaka, a self-proclaimed Bureau de Change operator, on allegations of defrauding a businessman of ₦320 million. Ngwaka and his wife, Janet Onyekachi Ngwaka, are accused of orchestrating fraudulent currency exchange schemes and are further implicated…

Finnish Authorities Set May 2025 Trial Date for Pro-Biafran Leader Simon Ekpa Over Terrorism Charges

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Finnish authorities have announced that Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran separatist leader, will face trial in May 2025 on charges related to inciting violence and terrorist activities in Nigeria. Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent of Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, confirmed that the Päijät-Häme District Court has set the deadline for…

UK Opens Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos to Streamline Nigerian Travel Processes

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The United Kingdom has inaugurated its largest visa application centre in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos State. Managed by VFS Global, the centre aims to simplify and improve the visa application process for Nigerians traveling to the UK, according to a statement from the British High Commission in Lagos. This…

Otti’s Reforms Are Transforming Abia State

Governor Otti Bans Fireworks in Abia for Festive Season, Orders Strict Enforcement

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has imposed a ban on the use of fireworks, including knockouts, bangers, and other explosive devices, throughout the state during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This prohibition applies to both urban and rural areas and is aimed at protecting lives and property during…

Federal Government Raises Alarm Over 20 Million Out-of-School Children, Calls for Urgent Educational Reforms

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, now estimated at 20 million. This troubling statistic poses significant risks to the country’s future development. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, highlighted this pressing issue during the Education Sector Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue in…

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,…

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