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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Impose Import Levy to Fund New Union Amid ECOWAS Departure

Posted March 31, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have implemented a 0.5% levy on imported goods to fund their newly formed three-state union, following their departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This levy will also apply to imports from Nigeria and other ECOWAS member countries.…

June 12: FOSAD CALLS ON SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS TO HONOUR LATE PROF. HUMPHREY NWOSU

Posted March 31, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Forum of South-East Academic Doctors calls for a lasting tribute to Professor Nwosu, urging the South-East governors to rename a key public institution or infrastructure in his honor. This gesture would not only commemorate his legacy but also inspire future generations to uphold the values of integrity, justice, and transparency…

Building Bridges: Empowering Traditional Leaders and WACOL Staff with Special Mediation Skills for Conflict Resolution

Posted March 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Women Aid Collective (WACOL), in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) and Pens and Voices Nigeria Limited, organized a five-day training on Special Mediation Skills, Accreditation, and Certification from March 10 to March 14, 2025. Supported by funding from the Ford Foundation, the event took place…

Jibia Residents and Bandits Reach Peace Deal, Hostages Freed in Katsina State

Posted March 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Residents of Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State have reached a peace agreement with armed bandits in an effort to end years of violence and insecurity in the region. The reconciliation process, which was conducted under Islamic law, aimed to establish long-term peace and stability. Sheikh Barrister Ibrahim Sabi’u,…

Gov Mbah Inaugurates Local Govt Service Commission, Harps on Inclusive Development

Posted March 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as…

BREAKING: Tension at Lagos Assembly as Heavy Security Presence Precedes Expected Speaker Resignation

Posted March 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Security was significantly heightened at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, as lawmakers prepared for an emergency plenary session on Monday, March 3, 2025. Armed personnel cordoned off the premises, reinforcing a security presence that had already been in place for nearly two weeks. The increased…

Knights of St. John International Hold Noble Degree Exemplification in Enugu, Bishop Onaga Urges Faith and Service

Posted March 1, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

On Saturday, March 1st, the Knights of St. John International held their coronation ceremony for the Noble Degree exemplification at Nigeria Temple 1, Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu. The event featured a solemn Mass officiated by the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop C.V.C. Onaga. This significant occasion gathered members of…

Lagos Assembly Crisis Escalates as Impeached Speaker Obasa Returns, Opponents Reject Reinstatement

Posted February 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Lagos State Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, and members of the House who oppose the reinstatement of impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa have engaged senior lawyers, including Femi Falana (SAN), Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), and Muiz Banire (SAN), to represent them in the ongoing legal battle. On Thursday, Obasa returned to the Assembly…

Court Bars Police from Arresting Mburubu Community Leaders, Suspends Kingship Selection Process by Mburubu Town Union, Enugu State Government

Posted February 28, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Enugu State High Court has granted an Interim Injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force and other respondents from harrasing, arresting, detaining or inviting Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, Mr. Kenneth Igbudu, and Mr. Obinna Okonkwo in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Mburubu Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area…

Court Stops Mburubu Igweship Election

Posted February 27, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Enugu State High Court has issued an order restraining Mburubu Town Union from conducting, observing, or assisting in any election into the Traditional Igweship Stool of Mburubu Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice R. O. Odugu granted an…