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Umahi Says Third Mainland Bridge Rehabilitation Cost N43bn, CCTV Centre N2.5bn

Posted January 13, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed that the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion, while the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) control centre installed on the bridge was built at a cost of about N2.5 billion. Speaking to journalists in…

Why We Released 70 Bandits In Swap Deal – Katsina State

Posted January 12, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

---- As many Nigerians questioned why suspects accused of grave offences, including killings, rape and destruction of property, were being freed. The Katsina State Government has defended the release of 70 suspected bandits from custody, saying the decision was part of a broader peace initiative and hostage-swap agreement designed…

Lagos Orders Independent Probe Into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Toddler Amid Negligence Claims

Posted January 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos State Government has directed that an independent probe be carried out into claims of medical negligence following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The child passed away on 7 January 2026 after a short illness and a series…

NCC Grants Telcos 45-Day Window to Regularise Unapproved Ownership Changes

Posted January 2, 2026 by FreedomsquareTV

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a 45-day grace period for telecommunications companies to regularise any changes made to their ownership structures without first obtaining regulatory clearance. The directive targets licensed operators that have modified more than 10 per cent of their shareholding or control in breach of…

Fubara Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints Christopher Green as Rivers Attorney General

Posted December 30, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sanctioned a slight reshuffling of his cabinet with the redeployment of Barrister Christopher Green as the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Before the adjustment, Barrister Green served as the Commissioner for Sports. With the new appointment, he will now oversee the…

FIRS: NIN, CAC Numbers to Serve as Tax IDs Under New Tax Laws

Posted December 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The clarification comes against the backdrop of rising public anxiety over aspects of the newly introduced tax laws, particularly provisions that make a Tax Identification Number (TIN) mandatory for certain activities, including the opening, ownership, and operation of bank accounts. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that…

Sanwo-Olu Warns Hotels, Event Centres Against Price Hikes, Booking Cancellations Ahead of Detty December

Posted December 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cautioned hotels, restaurants and event centres across the state against arbitrary price hikes and the cancellation of confirmed reservations ahead of the popular “Detty December” festive season. The governor issued the warning during an appearance on the TVC Journalists Hangout, where he made…

US Halts Green Card, Citizenship Processing for Nigerians, Others as Travel Ban Expands

Posted December 20, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The United States government has placed a temporary freeze on the processing of green card and citizenship applications submitted by Nigerians and citizens of other countries recently added to the US travel ban, a report by CBS News has revealed. The pause affects lawful immigration applications overseen by the…

Senate Confirms Reno Omokri, Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Others as Ambassadors

Posted December 18, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Senate has approved the appointment of several prominent figures as ambassador-designates, including controversial former presidential aide Reno Omokri, former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Mahmood Yakubu, ex-Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, and former Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibas Ibok-Ette. Their confirmation formed part of a broader approval…

Tinubu Pushes Budget Re-Enactment Bill to Strengthen Fiscal Discipline

Posted December 17, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

President Bola Tinubu has officially requested the House of Representatives’ approval to authorize the release of ₦43.56 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation through the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill for the 2024–2025 fiscal period. The move is aimed at putting an end to the practice of…

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