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State Police Bill Has Strong Safeguards Against Misuse — Benjamin Kalu

Posted July 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians and international partners that the proposed State Police Bill contains robust constitutional safeguards designed to prevent political abuse and ensure accountability. Speaking during a reception hosted by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,…

Umahi Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Chances, Says Tinubu Has Nothing to Fear

Posted July 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed the chances of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that he cannot defeat President Bola Tinubu at the polls. Umahi said neither the President nor members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…

NELFUND Probes 34 Institutions Over Unrefunded Tuition Payments

Posted July 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced investigations into about 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government's student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during an interview with ARISE NEWS on…

Final-Year Medical Student Dies After Succumbing to Injuries from Russian Airstrike in Ukraine

Posted July 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A final-year medical student at Kharkiv National Medical University, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has died after succumbing to injuries sustained during a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The development was disclosed by Kateryna Bohuslavska, popularly known as "Kate from Kharkiv," who has regularly shared updates on the Russia-Ukraine war since…

South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand for Victims of Xenophobic Attacks

Posted July 4, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who fled the country and abandoned their businesses and properties following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks. The Nigerian government had earlier disclosed that it was documenting businesses, homes and other assets left behind by affected citizens…

Tinubu Launches Training for 5,000 Youths Under Presidential Metering Initiative

Posted July 2, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a nationwide training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), as part of efforts to address the country's metering deficit, create jobs and improve electricity supply. The President disclosed the initiative in a…

Court Affirms David Mark as ADC National Chairman, Dismisses Suit Challenging Leadership

Posted July 2, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing a suit challenging the party's new leadership structure. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman dismissed the suit filed by the…

World Bank Approves Fresh $1.25bn Loan for Nigeria to Boost Jobs, Private Sector Growth

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, as part of a new six-year strategy aimed at supporting private sector-led growth, job creation and economic reforms. The approval comes amid growing public concern over…

NDLEA Destroys 51 Hectares of Cannabis Farms, Arrests 281 Drug Suspects in Ekiti

Posted June 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis sativa plantations and arrested 281 suspects involved in illicit drug trafficking, peddling and substance abuse across Ekiti State within the past year. The Ekiti State Commander of the agency, Rufus Aina,…

CMAN Urges CBN To Cut Interest Rates, Revive Development Finance

Posted June 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to gradually reduce interest rates and revive development finance through specialised institutions, warning that persistently high borrowing costs are stifling investment, business expansion and job creation. Uwaleke made…

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