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BREAKING NEWS: Senate confirms Mark Okoye, Nworgu, Toby Okechukwu, others for SEDC, NWDC

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Senate today confirmed Hon. Mark Okoye and Dr Emeka Nworgu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors respectively of the South East Development Commission. Also confirmed are other nominees of the 18-member governing board of the SEDC which includes Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah…

Breaking: Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Alaafin of Oyo

Posted January 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the certificate of office to Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, confirming him as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The historic event, held on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, marked the formal installation of the new monarch. The ceremony was attended…

Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Against Sanusi’s Appointment as Emir, Calls for Case Rehearing

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court ruling in Kano that annulled the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. The lower court had, on June 20, 2024, reinstated deposed Emir Ado Bayero, invalidating the Kano State Government’s reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir…

BREAKING: Senator John Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator who represented Rivers East in the National Assembly, emerged as President-General during the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held on Friday at the Old Government Lodge…

BREAKING: Gov Mbah Signs Land Use Regulation, Executive Order Creating New Urban Areas

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

…_Says no more confusion, hidden charges in land transactions_ In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as…

Dim Uche Nnamdi Okwukwu Elected as Factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide

Posted January 10, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Dim Uche Nnamdi Okwukwu has been elected as the new factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The election took place during a convention held in Port Harcourt on Thursday night, where Okwukwu, a lawyer and former Secretary General of the group, emerged unopposed. Hailing from Elele in Rivers…

Deadly Explosion Strikes School in Abuja Suburb, Killing One and Injuring Four

Posted January 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A tragic explosion occurred at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja city center, claiming the life of one student and injuring four others. The incident took place around noon on Monday, according to local residents who raised the alarm. …

Why we’re in a hurry to develop Enugu State – Gov Mbah

Posted January 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

… Calls for continued team spirit Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says he is in a hurry to develop and transform the state because of the pressing circumstances in the various sectors, and called for the continued commitment on the part of the workers and the people of the…

Nigeria Implements Surveillance for Incoming Travelers Amid Rising HMPV Cases in China

Posted January 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has announced heightened surveillance measures for passengers arriving from China due to a recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. The virus, which primarily affects children and the elderly, has caused widespread concern in northern Chinese provinces, leading to overcrowded hospitals and emergency measures. Neighboring countries, including…

Breaking: GOVERNOR MBAH APPOINTS NEW CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Posted January 2, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved the appointment of Mrs. Ngozi Silverline Egbo as the Clerk of the Enugu State House of Assembly. The appointment takes effect from Thursday, January 2, 2025. Signed:…

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