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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,…

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…

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