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Lagos Postpones BECE Papers in Ikorodu Over Oro Festival

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. The decision was announced on Tuesday in a statement published on the official X handle of…

World Bank Approves Fresh $1.25bn Loan for Nigeria to Boost Jobs, Private Sector Growth

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, as part of a new six-year strategy aimed at supporting private sector-led growth, job creation and economic reforms. The approval comes amid growing public concern over…

BREAKING NEWS: Court Nullifies Earlier Order Directing INEC to Register NDC

Posted June 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Lokoja has overturned its previous judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, creating fresh uncertainty over the party’s legal status. The latest ruling nullifies the earlier court order that formed the…

BREAKING: FG Completes Handover of Enugu Airport to Concessionaires, Extols Mbah’s Role

Posted June 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

_...Says Enugu-Guangzhou cargo flights to commence in a few months_ _...Mbah: Concession Opens New Economic Opportunities to S’East_ _...Aero Alliance: We’ll transform AIIA into Africa’s leading aviation hub_ The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance…

Senate Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill for Creation of State Police

Posted June 24, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Senate on Wednesday advanced efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture by approving a constitutional amendment bill aimed at establishing state police across the federation. The proposed legislation scaled a major legislative hurdle after senators examined and adopted all 26 clauses during deliberations in the Committee of the Whole.…

Burnham Sworn in after Starmer resignation as UK Prime Minister After Shock Resignation

Posted June 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The race to succeed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gathered momentum on Monday as leading contender Andy Burnham was officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in his push to take over the country's top political office. The development followed Starmer’s announcement that he…

Cambodia orders African nationals to exit by May 31 or face jail term and $8,000 fine

Posted May 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Royal Government of Cambodia has directed all African nationals living in the country to leave on or before May 31, 2026, warning that those who fail to comply will face arrest, imprisonment, and heavy fines. The directive was issued through an official notice by the General Department of Immigration…

BREAKING NEWS: ADC Unveils 2026 Primary Timetable, Fixes Presidential Primary for May 25 Amid Defection Rumours

Posted May 3, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released its timetable and guidelines for conducting primary elections ahead of the 2026 general polls, signalling readiness despite ongoing internal challenges. This announcement comes shortly after a Supreme Court ruling on the leadership disputes within the party, amid speculation that the crisis…

Supreme Court Voids Appeal Court Order, Restores David Mark-Led ADC Leadership

Posted April 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria’s opposition coalition received a temporary boost on Thursday after the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified the “status quo antebellum” directive previously issued against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by David Mark. In its ruling, the apex court ordered that the Mark-led leadership be reinstated while the…

BREAKING NEWS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NULLIFICATION OF IBADAN PDP CONVENTION

Posted April 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

-------‎ Say the Ibadan Convention went ahead in defiance of a subsisting court order, an action deemed as condemnable. ‎The Supreme Court has Nullified the Ibadan Convention organised by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Ibadan last November. ‎ ‎In a split decision of…

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