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Pensioners Urge Government to Settle Arrears and Address Health Insurance Challenges

Posted February 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), Mr. Etheleert Ibeh, has called on the government to settle all outstanding arrears of pension increments. He explained that pensioners have not received any increase in their pensions, despite the frequent hikes in…

President Tinubu Calls for Calm and Dialogue Amid Nationwide Protests

Tinubu Signs Legislation to Establish Environmental Technology University in Ogoniland, Rivers State

Posted February 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

...The newly established institution is set to concentrate on environmental research and technological advancement. President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State. He signed the bill into law on Monday at the State House in Abuja. The new university will…

Amaechi, El-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel

Posted February 2, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the greatest writers of the late 20th century, into a bisexual pedophile. Son of Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde was a writer with lacerating wit. He equally dressed…

BREAKING: Police Arrest AAS CEO Jesam Michael Over Fraud Allegations, Dismiss Harassment Claims

Posted January 30, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Jesam Michael, the Chief Executive Officer of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation, ABN TV reports. His arrest follows a petition he initially filed with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Investigation Unit…

Presidency Calls Out Bauchi Governor Over ‘Inflammatory’ Remarks on Tax Reforms

Posted December 30, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Presidency has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to retract his “inflammatory” remarks criticizing President Bola Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill. The controversy stems from Mohammed’s statement during a Christmas event on December 25, 2024, where he accused the reforms of being “anti-northern” and warned of a potential response…

SBM Intelligence Report Reveals Only Five Nigerian States Can Survive Without Federal Allocations

Posted December 12, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

A recent report by SBM Intelligence has highlighted that only five Nigerian states—Anambra, Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers—are fiscally self-sufficient and capable of surviving without revenue allocations from the Federation Account. The analysis revealed that from January to October 2024, these states demonstrated the capacity to meet their financial…

FCT Teachers Strike Over Non-Payment of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Disrupting First-Term Exams

Posted December 2, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Teachers in primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have initiated a fresh strike over the non-implementation of the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage by the administration led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The strike, which began on Monday, disrupted academic activities and forced pupils to return home,…

Osun State Audit Reveals Alarming N336 Billion Debt Amid Heavy Reliance on Borrowed Funds

Posted December 2, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The 2023 financial audit conducted by Osun State’s Auditor-General, Kolapo Idris, has shed light on the state's debt situation, revealing a total liability exceeding N336 billion. The report offers a detailed analysis of the state’s fiscal strategies and highlights significant domestic and external debt burdens. Domestically, the state's liabilities include…

ICPC Tracks N7.5 Billion Projects in Enugu State to Ensure Transparency and Accountability

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it is currently monitoring Phase 7 of constituency and executive projects in Enugu State, which are valued at N7.5 billion. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Mr. Kweshe B. Asanarimam, the Assistant Chief Superintendent of Investigation for…

Mbah commissions re-equipped Type-3 primary health centres with modern facilities in Uzo Uwani, Awgu, Nkanu East LGAs

Posted November 22, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

…as WHO, community stakeholders pledge partnership The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned multiple Type-3 primary healthcare centres across the three senatorial zones, saying the milestone achievement was in line with of his campaign promises to ensure a healthy workforce. This was even as the World Health Organisation…

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