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Police Arrest 22 Suspected Kidnappers, Gun Runners in Nationwide Crackdown

Posted April 29, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a determined crackdown on criminal activities, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 22 individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping and arms trafficking across several states, following a series of coordinated operations based on actionable intelligence. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the arrests underscore…

NBA Urges Federal Government to Approve State Police as Killings Escalate in Plateau State

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to the recent surge of violence in Plateau State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently permit the creation of state police forces to effectively tackle the growing insecurity in the country. This demand was made by Leah Hassan, Chairperson of the…

11 Killed in Fresh Benue Attack as NSA, Governor Alia Decry Escalating Insecurity, Call for Urgent Action

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a tragic recurrence of violence in Benue State, no fewer than 11 individuals lost their lives in a fresh attack on Afia community, located in Ukum Local Government Area. The assault, reportedly carried out by armed herdsmen in the early hours of the day, adds to the ongoing insecurity…

Governor Bago Imposes Curfew in Minna Amid Surge in Killings, Vows Crackdown on Criminals

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to a surge in violent incidents, including recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Minna, the state capital. This decisive measure aims to curb a rising wave of criminal activities, particularly those involving motorcycles (commonly known as…

Philadelphia Community Rallies to Support Family of Slain 77-Year-Old Uber Driver Olatunji Bolaji

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has initiated a fundraising campaign to support the family of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian-born Uber driver who was tragically shot and killed in Center City, Philadelphia. The organization has set a goal of raising $25,000 to help cover his funeral…

Man Ends Marriage at Police Station After Wife’s Arrest in Minna Hotel Raid

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a surprising turn of events, a man divorced his wife at a police station in Minna, Niger State, shortly after she was arrested during a police operation targeting criminal elements. The incident followed a raid carried out by security operatives on several hotels suspected of harboring members of the…

CBEX Collapse and the Fragility of Nigeria’s Financial Oversight: A Call for Urgent Policy Reform__Prof. Chiwuike Uba

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The recent collapse of the CBEX digital asset trading platform, which reportedly resulted in the loss of over ₦1.3 trillion in investor funds, is not just another unfortunate episode of financial fraud—it is a national crisis and a resounding indictment of the structural weaknesses within Nigeria’s financial oversight architecture. The…

EFCC Presents Further Evidence in $9.6 Billion Scam

EFCC Investigates N1.3 Trillion Crypto Scam as CBEX Collapse Triggers Nationwide Outrage

Posted April 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a suspected cryptocurrency scam worth approximately N1.3 trillion, linked to the now-defunct digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC has confirmed its collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in tracking both domestic and international…

BAYELSA PRISON REFUTES CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF FORMER DOMESTIC STAFF OF PATIENCE JONATHAN

Posted April 7, 2025 by Steven

The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has rejected allegations that former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is behind the illegal detention of 15 of her ex-domestic workers at the Okaka Medium Security Custodial Centre in Yenagoa. Recent reports alleged that the individuals have been held unlawfully…

Retired Police Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide After Fatal Land Dispute

Posted April 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), 63-year-old Charles Atideka, has reportedly taken his own life after allegedly killing three individuals over a land dispute. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the tragic event to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Badagry. According to reports,…

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