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Breaking: EFCC Opposes Bail for Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in N110 Billion Fraud Case

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama to reject the bail application of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The EFCC, represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kemi Pinheiro, argued that Bello has a history of avoiding…

National Assembly Denies Claims of 2025 Budget Presentation by President Tinubu

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The National Assembly has dismissed claims circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session on Wednesday. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Ali Umoru, the Secretary of Research and Information at the National Assembly, labeled the reports as…

KADIRS Seals Premises of Banks, Businesses Over N1.7bn Unpaid Land Use Charges

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) took strong action on Tuesday to recover a N1.7 billion debt related to the Land Use Charge (LUC) owed by several banks and businesses operating in the state. As part of this enforcement, KADIRS sealed the premises of banks including Keystone Bank Plc,…

Prof. Odoh Rejects Dismissal, Claims Due Process Was Ignored in UNIZIK VC Removal

Posted November 21, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Prof. Bernard Odoh, the dismissed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, expressed his dissatisfaction with the manner in which he was removed from office, asserting that the process lacked due procedure. His comments followed his dismissal and the dissolution of the university’s governing council, which was accused of…

Finnish-Nigerian Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa Arrested for Alleged Terror-Related Offenses

Posted November 21, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, has been arrested in Finland along with four other individuals over alleged terrorism-related offenses. Finnish authorities disclosed that the arrests were made following suspicions of public incitement and financing of crimes linked to…

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…

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