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Prison Break at Kotonkarfe Correctional Centre: At Least 12 Inmates Escape, Kogi Government Calls for Investigation

Posted March 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A prison break occurred early Monday at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, located in Kogi Local Government Area, Kogi State. Although the exact number of escapees has not been officially confirmed, the state government has reported that at least 12 inmates managed to escape. Unlike previous incidents where gunmen…

Teen Rivalry Turns Violent in Suleja as Students Clash Over Girlfriends

Posted March 10, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Chaos erupted in Suleja town, the headquarters of Suleja Local Government in Niger State, following a violent clash between students of a secondary school and a rival group over romantic disputes. It remains uncertain whether the opposing group was affiliated with another institution in the area. However, reports indicate that…

PCN Denies Allegations of Counterfeit Drug Distribution, Demands Retraction

Posted March 6, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has strongly refuted allegations made in a recent media report that suggested its involvement in the distribution of counterfeit drugs. The Council dismissed the claims as “baseless” and “misleading,” emphasizing that the report was a serious misrepresentation of facts. The PCN is demanding an…

Jibia Residents and Bandits Reach Peace Deal, Hostages Freed in Katsina State

Posted March 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Residents of Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State have reached a peace agreement with armed bandits in an effort to end years of violence and insecurity in the region. The reconciliation process, which was conducted under Islamic law, aimed to establish long-term peace and stability. Sheikh Barrister Ibrahim Sabi’u,…

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Allegations Against Senate President Akpabio Demand Urgent, Transparent Investigation

Posted March 1, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has Atiku Abubakar who served as Vice President during the reign of Olusegun Obasanjo and the waziri of Adamawa, has weighed in on the ongoing sexual harassment controversy in the Nigerian Senate, calling for a transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations raised by Senator…

FBI Blames North Korea for $1.5 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist from Bybit Exchange

Posted February 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Thursday that North Korea is responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in digital assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The hack, which took place on February 19, 2025, is now recognized as the largest cryptocurrency heist in history. The…

Obiano’s Trial: Contractor Denies Knowledge of N860 Million Deposits Linked to Anambra State Government

Posted February 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

......He stated that upon noticing the unusual deposits, he reached out to his account officer, who explained that the transactions were intended to "enhance his account status" to assist with travel requirements. The trial of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, continued at the Federal High Court in Abuja on…

EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye for Alleged ₦1.38 Billion Money Laundering, Court Remands Him in Ikoyi Prison

Posted February 27, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the now-defunct P-Square music group, on February 26, 2025. The case was brought before Justice A.O. Owoeye at the Federal High Court…

Mali Calls for Prosecution of Individuals Diverting U.S. Aid to Terrorist Groups, Urges Accountability

Posted February 26, 2025 by FreedomSquareTV

The Malian government has urged the United States to prosecute those responsible for allegedly diverting U.S. aid funds to finance terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram. In a statement released on February 24, 2025, Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its surprise over the recent announcement by…

Lagos Court Acquits Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Others in Mohbad’s Death Case

Posted February 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, has acquitted singer Abdulazeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and music promoter Samson Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, in connection with the death of singer Mohbad. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje delivered the ruling on Wednesday after receiving legal advice from the…