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Enugu Power Outage: MEDL Clarifies 10-Day Schedule, Assures Improved Service

Posted October 22, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Residents of Enugu State have recently raised concerns following reports suggesting that parts of the state capital could experience a prolonged 10-day power outage. However, the MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has issued a clarification to ease public anxiety, stating that the power interruption will not span continuously for 10…

Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Commends Governor Nwifuru for Domesticating Urban and Regional Planning Law in Ebonyi State

Posted October 17, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has formally commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, for his administration’s landmark decision to domesticate the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law of 1992 (URP Law) in the state. In a letter of appreciation dated October 16, 2025,…

Governor Otti Warns Against 2027 Election Rigging, Forgives Deputy Speaker Kalu Over Criticisms

Posted October 17, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has issued a strong warning to individuals or political groups allegedly plotting to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 elections in the state. Speaking during a media interactive session in Umuahia on Thursday night, the governor cautioned that anyone planning to rig the polls…

Youths, Civil Groups Demand Constitutional Amendment to Lower Governorship and Senate Age Limit from 35 to 30 Years

Posted October 17, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Youth and civil society organisations operating under the platform of the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) have urged the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution to lower the minimum age requirement for those contesting governorship and senatorial positions from 35 to 30 years. This demand formed part of the…

Rivers Govt Revokes N134bn CCECC Contract, Orders Refund as Tonye Cole Demands N20bn from Channels TV Over Wike’s Remarks

Posted October 17, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Rivers State Executive Council (SEC) has officially terminated the N134 billion contract previously awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation, retrofitting, and furnishing of the State Secretariat complex. The project was initially approved during the six-month emergency administration of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd).…

Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Policy After Meeting with Nigerian Bar Association

Posted October 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy, following discussions with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and in consideration of public concern. The decision was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Force Public…

BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu Poised to Appoint Prof. Joash Amupitan, Dino Melaye’s Longtime Lawyer, as Next INEC Chairman

Posted October 7, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly finalising plans to appoint Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the end of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s ten-year tenure. Reliable sources revealed that the official announcement is expected after a crucial meeting of the…

Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Raises Concerns Over National Orthopaedic Hospital’s Hiring Practices

Posted October 4, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has expressed concerns over the hiring practices of the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. The NITP argues that the hospital's decision to hire a director of physical planning without considering town planning professionals is a…

After 15 Years, Boko Haram Now Virtually Becoming Part Of Our Life- Obasanjo

Posted October 4, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

—----- Urges Nigeria to ask tough questions and act decisively against insurgency before it becomes permanent. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns that Boko Haram insurgency is gradually becoming entrenched in Nigeria, warning that the country must ask itself hard questions about how it has handled the crisis…

Nigerian Institute of Town Planners President Reflects on Nation’s Growth at 65th Independence Anniversary

Posted October 3, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1st, 2025, the National President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), TPL Dr. Ogbonna Chime, delivered a heartfelt and purposeful address to members of the institute, reflecting on the nation’s journey and the profession’s role in shaping its built…

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