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Anambra State Government Refutes Peter Obi’s ₦2.13bn Ecological Fund Mismanagement Claim

Posted September 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Anambra State Government has strongly refuted claims made by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections and former governor of the state, regarding the mismanagement of ₦2.13 billion allocated as ecological funds. Addressing the controversy through an official statement, state government officials…

British High Commissioner-Designate Arrives Nigeria to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Posted September 14, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The newly appointed British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has officially arrived in the country to assume his diplomatic duties and strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Upon his arrival in Abuja, the diplomat expressed his enthusiasm for taking up the prestigious role, highlighting the…

NITP @60 Urges FG to Fully Implement 1992 Urban Planning Law

Posted September 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

As the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) marks its 60th anniversary, the institute has called for stronger collaboration between government at all levels and town planners to address Nigeria’s persistent urban development challenges. The institute said there is an urgent need for authorities to work closely with professional…

NITP Raises Alarm as Many States Fail to Implement 1992 Urban Planning Law

Posted September 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has, over the years, played an important role in shaping urban development and planning in Nigeria. However, the institute says a major challenge confronting the country’s urban development is the failure of many state governments to domesticate and implement the 1992 Urban and…

Enugu Govt Moves to End Road Obstruction, Illegal Parking, Roadside Trading

Posted September 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

…_Unveils Access, Sanitation Taskforce, Orders Commercial Vehicles to Use Parks_ The Enugu State Government has announced measures to restore free movement on major roads across the Enugu metropolis, with a ban on traffic obstruction, indiscriminate passenger pick-and-drop, roadside trading and other activities impeding vehicular and pedestrian movement. The…

Tinubu Urged to Intervene and Cancel N4,000 WAEC, NECO Verification Fees

Posted September 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Tinubu has been strongly urged to intervene directly and cancel the newly introduced N4,000 result verification fee imposed by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) on candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions. The controversial policy requires prospective higher education students to…

FCCPC Probes Uber Over Abrupt Exit From Nigerian Market

Posted September 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into ride-hailing giant Uber following its sudden and unannounced operational exit from the Nigerian market. The regulatory body expressed severe concern over the tech company's abrupt shutdown, highlighting that the unilateral decision has left thousands of…

Anti-Graft Commission Dismisses Security Officer for Secretly Facilitating Unauthorized Access for Ex-Governor El-Rufai’s Wife

Posted September 4, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has terminated the employment of Daniel Stephen, an officer attached to its internal security team, following an investigation into illegal protocol breaches that allowed unauthorized visitors into its facility. The disciplinary action stems from an incident on July 5,…

DBN, L-PRES train livestock farmers in Enugu, Ebonyi on financial access

Posted September 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Enugu, Sept. 1, 2026 The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), on Monday began second phase capacity building for life stock farmers in Enugu and Ebonyi states. The five-day Livestock Accelerator and Mentorship Programme (LAMP) for selected livestock farmers in Enugu,…

Psychiatrists Back Suicide Law Reform but Demand Urgent Action on Economic Hardship

Posted August 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Mental health experts across Nigeria have expressed strong support for the Federal Government's legislative proposal to decriminalize attempted suicide, while cautioning that legal reforms alone cannot eliminate suicidal behavior without addressing underlying socio-economic drivers. The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend…

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