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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…

COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Cross River as Authorities Activate Emergency Response

Posted April 21, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a case of COVID-19 has been identified in Cross River State. Addressing journalists in Calabar, the state Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, disclosed that the patient is a Chinese national employed by Lafarge. He explained that the individual arrived in Nigeria on…

Lassa Fever Deaths Rise in Nigeria Despite Drop in New Cases, Says Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Posted April 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a significant increase in deaths linked to Lassa fever in 2026, even as the number of newly confirmed infections declined in the most recent reporting week. In its Epidemiological Week 13 update released in Abuja, the agency revealed that…

Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies in Egyptian Hospital After Illness

Posted April 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died in a hospital in Egypt, where he had been undergoing medical treatment for an illness that was not publicly disclosed. He reportedly passed away on Monday night after battling health challenges for some time. Sources…

BREAKING NEWS: Egbetokun Ordered Sweeping Last-Minute Police Redeployments Before Handing Over to Acting IGP

Posted February 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Shortly before leaving office, former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, approved a series of late redeployments affecting senior officers within key units of the Nigeria Police Force. The changes were carried out ahead of his handover to the Acting IGP, Tunji Disu. An internal wireless communication labelled “Most/Immediate” revealed…

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