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Edo Government Probes Allegations of Teachers Assigned to Menial Labour in Schools

Posted September 3, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Edo State Government has announced the commencement of a thorough investigation into recent reports alleging that teachers in the state were instructed to perform menial tasks such as clearing school grounds and cutting grass. These claims surfaced following accusations by a civil society organization, which pointed fingers at the…

UK Government Warns Foreign Students Against Overstaying Visas

Posted September 2, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Tens of thousands of international students in the UK are being directly contacted by the government with warnings that they face removal if they overstay their student visas. The Home Office said this action comes in response to a concerning rise in the number of students entering the UK on…

Nsukka Leaders Launch New Era for Adada Education Foundation Pledge Support for Underprivileged Students

Posted August 31, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A new chapter has opened for the Adada Education Foundation as Reverend Father Dr. Chidubem Nwaogaidu, a clergyman and academic who recently returned from Germany, has been named the Executive Secretary of the organization. The foundation, established by eminent sons and daughters of the Nsukka cultural zone, is dedicated to…

Booksellers Battle for Survival as Reading Culture Fades, Says BAN Spokesman, Akpokene

Posted August 29, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Beyond the Headlines programme on Freedom Square TV, anchored by Veteran Journalist and Publisher, Dr Uchenna Cyril Anioke, highlighted the crisis in Nigeria’s publishing and bookselling industry. Guest on the programme, Dr. Tony Akpokene, CEO of Flomat Books Limited, Convener of the Abuja Book Fair, and Public Relations Officer…

Anambra Government Cracks Down on Extravagant School Graduations, Cites Rising Parental Costs

Posted August 29, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Anambra State Government has officially banned elaborate and extravagant graduation ceremonies in schools, labeling them as unnecessary. This decision was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during the opening of a three-day conference organized for private school proprietors from the Awka, Aguata, and Nnewi zones.…

85 Nigerians Awarded Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships to Study in the UK

Posted August 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

This year, 85 Nigerian students have been selected for the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships, awarded by the United Kingdom Government to support master’s and doctoral studies in the UK. The announcement, made by the British High Commission, highlighted that 39 Nigerians, along with one fellow, received the Chevening Scholarship,…

FG, ASUU in Crucial Abuja Meeting Today to Seal Long-Delayed 2009 Agreement, Avert New Strike

Posted August 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a critical move to resolve the long-standing dispute stemming from the 2009 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government is holding a high-stakes meeting in Abuja today. The session is expected to bring together top government officials—including the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji…

ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Poor Welfare, and FG’s Broken Promises

Posted August 26, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning of an impending total and indefinite strike across Nigerian public universities, citing the continued neglect of its members' welfare by the Federal Government. On Tuesday, lecturers at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), organized a peaceful…

FG Shuts Down 22 Illegal Colleges of Education in Nationwide Crackdown

Posted August 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken significant action to cleanse the country’s education sector by identifying and shutting down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating without official approval. This move, aimed at preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system, was revealed in a recent report from the National Commission…

JAMB Warns Institutions Over Matriculation List Violations, Demands Compliance Within Seven Days

Posted August 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to some tertiary institutions for breaching the established protocols concerning the submission of matriculation lists. According to JAMB’s weekly bulletin released on Monday, several institutions failed to adhere to the required process of uploading their matriculation lists, an…

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