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House of Reps Orders Forensic Probe into ₦30bn Unpaid Insurance Claims Linked to Police, Defence, and Civil Service

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters to conduct a forensic investigation into over ₦30 billion in unsettled insurance claims involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Head of Service, and the Ministry of Defence. This decision followed the adoption of a motion titled “Breaches…

UK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Enhance Online Safety

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The UK government is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, according to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, who confirmed the measure is “on the table.” This follows Australia’s recent decision to introduce legislation restricting social media access for minors. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's *Today* programme,…

Chidimma Adetshina Thanks Nigerians, Africans After Miss Universe Success

Posted November 17, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians and Africans for their unwavering support, which she credits for her remarkable achievement on the global stage. The event, held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, culminated in a dramatic finale where Adetshina and…

Chidimma Adetshina Makes History as Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up

Posted November 17, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Chidimma Adetshina has made history as the first Nigerian to achieve a first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City. This remarkable accomplishment represents a new milestone for Nigeria in the global beauty competition. The crown, however, went to Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who emerged…

NJC Suspends Two Judges, Sanctions Others, and Recommends Compulsory Retirements Over Misconduct

Posted November 15, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice G.C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Justice A.O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court for misconduct. Both judges were suspended without pay for a year and placed on a watchlist for two additional years. This decision was made…

False Alarm: Jos Market Panic Over Suspected Explosion Turns Out to Be Tire Burst, Police Assure Safety

Posted November 12, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

On Tuesday, a suspected explosion reportedly rocked a terminal market in Jos, Plateau State, causing alarm in the area. Businesses in the vicinity temporarily closed, and residents were advised to evacuate as a safety measure. Counter-insurgence expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident on his social media, noting that as of…

Monday Okpebholo Sworn in as Edo Governor, Obaseki Reflects on Transformative Tenure

Posted November 12, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially been sworn in as the sixth elected governor of Edo State, with Hon. Denise Idahosa as his deputy. Okpebholo emerged victorious over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the state’s September 21 gubernatorial election. The inauguration…

Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Decry Attacks on Presidential Amnesty Programme Administrator

Posted November 8, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The leaders and coordinators of the Phase One ex-agitators in the Niger Delta have denounced recent accusations against Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The criticism arose after a viral social media video accused Otuaro of leaking a classified Department of State Security (DSS) document…

FOSAD Tasks South-East Governors on Security of Lives and Properties amidst Growing Concerns Over Suspected Herdsmen Activities

Posted November 1, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) urgently calls on the governors of the South-East geopolitical zone to prioritize and enhance security measures for the protection of lives and properties in response to the growing threat posed by suspected herdsmen. With an alarming increase in reports of violence and…

ILLEGAL SIT-AT-HOME ADVISE: ENUGU CP URGES CITIZENS TO DISREGARD THE CRIMINALLY MOTIVATED ADVISE AND CONTINUE WITH THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES

Posted October 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

...warns that any attempt to disrupt peace and security in Enugu State will be met with decisive action. The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has urged residents to ignore a criminally minded viral video from an unidentified individual advising them to…

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