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Over 30 Graves and Shrine Discovered in Hotel, Leading to Demolition in Anambra

Posted January 27, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Tensions have erupted in Oba, a community in Anambra State’s Idemili South Local Government Area, following the discovery of over 30 graves and a shrine at a hotel in the area. The hotel, known officially as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites and informally called La Cruise Hotel, was demolished…

Police Rescue Retired AIG’s Wife, Neutralize Kidnappers, and Recover Ransom in Ogun State

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have successfully neutralized a group of kidnappers involved in the abduction of Mrs. Hakeem Odumosu, wife of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The operation, which followed an intense manhunt, led to the rescue of the victim and the recovery of…

Court of Appeal Upholds Death Sentence for Hotelier Dr. Ramon Adedoyin Over Timothy Adegoke’s Murder

Posted January 23, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has made a landmark decision, upholding the death sentence of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a prominent hotelier, in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master's student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.¹ This ruling comes after the Osun State High…

Gospel Singer Arrested in Abuja Church for Carrying Severed Head of Girlfriend

Posted January 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A tragic and horrifying event unfolded in Orozo, Abuja, where gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi was apprehended during a church service for allegedly carrying the severed head of his girlfriend in a sack. The discovery was made after a fellow church member, acting on a strong intuition, stopped Ajayi to inspect…

Imo Police Detain Father and Son for Allegedly Burning Kinsman Over Theft Accusation

Posted January 7, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Imo State Police Command has detained a man, Obinna Obiekea, also known as Losky, and his son, Chidubem Obiekea, for allegedly killing their 35-year-old kinsman, Chima Okafor. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day in the Nnebugwu autonomous community, Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, after accusations that Chima…

EFCC Presents Further Evidence in $9.6 Billion Scam

EFCC Takes Disciplinary Action Against Staff Amid $400,000 Allegation and Fraudulent Extortion Scheme

Posted January 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken disciplinary action against staff following recommendations from its Staff Disciplinary Committee. This move, approved by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, reflects the EFCC's commitment to enforcing its values and maintaining accountability within its ranks. In a statement on Monday, Mr.…

EFCC Arrests 192 Foreign Nationals in Largest Cryptocurrency and Romance Scam Bust

Posted December 16, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has carried out its largest operation to date, arresting 192 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. Those apprehended include 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two individuals from Kazakhstan, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. The arrests occurred during…

Nigeria Police Deny Viral Video Alleging Officers Siphoned Fuel, Clarify Involvement of Foreign Personnel

Posted December 2, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which allegedly shows police officers in camouflage uniforms siphoning petrol from a truck involved in an accident. The footage, initially recorded in November 2022, resurfaced recently and triggered criticism from Nigerians, who condemned the supposed…

Self-Proclaimed Bureau de Change Operator Arrested for Defrauding Nigerian Businessman of ₦320 Million

Posted November 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has apprehended Chinedu Ernest Ngwaka, a self-proclaimed Bureau de Change operator, on allegations of defrauding a businessman of ₦320 million. Ngwaka and his wife, Janet Onyekachi Ngwaka, are accused of orchestrating fraudulent currency exchange schemes and are further implicated…

Gunfight Between Vigilantes and Police in Anambra Leaves Two Feared Dead, Others Injured

Posted November 21, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Two people were reportedly killed, and several others injured during a clash between local vigilantes and police officers at Izuchukwu Junction along the Nnobi/Nnewi Road on Wednesday night. The confrontation, which occurred around 7 PM, sparked chaos in the area, with eyewitnesses describing a vehicle engulfed in flames after stray…

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