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South-East Fiscal Reality: Debt Discipline or Hidden Risk Migration?

Posted April 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The subnational debt data for the five South-East states, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo, between June and December 2025 reveals more than a set of fiscal adjustments. It reflects an evolving Public Financial Management landscape in which debt behaviour is increasingly shaped by macroeconomic constraints, institutional capacity, governance incentives,…

Arewa Consultative Forum Declares Nigeria in “State of War” as Boko Haram Attack Kills Soldiers, Pressure Mounts on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Reform Security

Posted April 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Arewa Consultative Forum has raised alarm that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has escalated to what it described as a “state of war,” urging the federal government to urgently adopt extraordinary measures to confront the crisis. The warning came as six soldiers and a civilian woman were killed in a…

Dare Criticises Utomi Over Comments On Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Posted April 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

------ Says describing the reforms as a “Ponzi scheme” reflects a misunderstanding of macroeconomic principles The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has strongly criticised economist and public affairs commentator, Pat Utomi, over his recent remarks on the Federal Government’s economic…

Gov Alia Orders Dislodgement of Armed Herdsmen, Terrorist Camps in Benue Forests

Posted April 15, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Urged the people to remain vigilant, cooperate with security operatives, and continue to provide credible information that will aid ongoing operations. The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed security agencies to immediately commence coordinated operations to dislodge armed herder terrorist camps identified in forests…

Nigeria’s Progress Depends on Collective Action, Says Olusegun Obasanjo

Posted April 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to embrace a shared sense of responsibility for the nation’s future, warning that real progress will remain out of reach unless citizens work together to tackle the country’s challenges. He made this call on Thursday during the 6th Annual Colloquium organised to…

Tuggar Resigns as Foreign Affairs Minister to Contest Bauchi Governorship in 2027

Posted March 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has stepped down from his role in the cabinet of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signaling his intention to run for the governorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 elections. The development was officially confirmed on Monday by the Ministry through its spokesperson,…

Plateau Governor Imposes 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North After Deadly Attack, Promises Justice

Posted March 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Caleb Mutfwang has reassured residents of justice while imposing a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area after a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a visit to the scene of the Sunday night violence, where he vowed that those responsible…

NITP Sets Up Committee to Drive 60th Anniversary Celebration

Posted March 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has set up a committee to coordinate the planning and delivery of activities marking its 60th anniversary. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Institute’s National Public Relations Secretary, Dr. Chiahemba Nor, who noted that the committee was officially…

Group Calls for Sack of Abia Accountant General Over Alleged Misconduct and Stakeholder Rift

Posted March 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A civil society organisation known as the United Front for a New Abia (UFNA) has urged the Abia State Government to immediately relieve the State Accountant General, Mrs. Njum Uma-Onyemanam, of her duties, accusing her of fostering division and turning key stakeholders against the administration of Governor Alex Otti. …

Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Alleged Courtroom Order For Lawyer to Kneel, Insists on Rule of Law

Posted March 17, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised concerns over reports of an incident involving a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja and a defence lawyer, stressing that no Nigerian law permits a judge to compel a lawyer to kneel in court. In a statement issued on Tuesday,…

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