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FG Launches Nationwide Screening for 2026 SUPA Training Scheme to Upgrade Artisans and Tackle Foreign Labor Deficits

Posted July 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has officially launched a comprehensive nationwide vetting exercise to select the next cohort of technical workers for its 2026 Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Further Training Programme. Spearheaded by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the initiative is designed to upgrade the capabilities of local tradespeople, foster global competitiveness, and…

State Police Debate Intensifies as Governors Back Reforms While SDP Rejects Gbajabiamila’s Panel Role

Posted July 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The national push for localized security has reached a critical juncture as state executives and opposition parties clash over the structural framework and political composition of the proposed state policing system. The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has collectively signaled its strong support for comprehensive constitutional amendments to establish state…

Federal Government Files Four-Count Corruption Charge Against Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar

Posted July 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The federal government has initiated a fresh legal action against the former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, filing a four-count corruption charge totaling 15 million naira. The development carries significant political weight, as Umar is the former justice who presided over a high-stakes judicial panel…

Embattled Head of Disowned Presidential Council Denies Role in N400 Million Budget Smuggling Scandal

Posted July 8, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the embattled head of the controversial and disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has broken his silence regarding how the unrecognized agency was smuggled into the country's national budget. Speaking during a video call on Wednesday with social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan,…

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…

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