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Census Will Be Credible, Due Process Will Be Followed – FG

Posted January 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Says accurate population data is critical to effective national planning, economic development and good governance. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent and internationally acceptable national census, assuring Nigerians that due process will be strictly followed. The Minister of Information and National…

Ohafia Monarchs Nullify Youths Ban on Senator Orji Kalu, Cite Constitutional Breach

Posted January 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Say no individual or group possesses the legal authority to restrict or bar the lawful movement of any Nigerian citizen within any part of the country. The Udumeze Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and the Council of Ohafia Monarchs have overturned a declaration by the Ohafia Youths Association Inc. (OYA)…

Nigeria’s Image Is a Call to Action, Not a Verdict — Idris

Posted January 21, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s battered global image should not be seen as a final judgment but rather as a reflection that demands urgent corrective action. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 in Abuja, Idris stressed that the…

Tinubu Ends Decades of Southeast Road Abandonment, Umahi Assures

Posted January 19, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

---- Says the current progress was driven by the President’s determination and bold leadership. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended decades of abandoned federal road projects in Nigeria’s Southeast, describing the development as a turning point for infrastructure in the…

God saved Africa from COVID-19-Aginam

Posted January 18, 2026 by Chekwube Nzomiwu Ph.D

The Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, New Delhi, India, Professor Obijiofor Aginam, on Saturday, acknowledged that God saved Africa from the COVID-19 pandemic, which killed millions of people in other parts of the world. Aginam also attributed the inability of the continent…

Impeachment Bid Loses Steam as Two More Rivers Lawmakers Back Down

Posted January 14, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- say their change of position followed interventions by respected leaders and stakeholders within Rivers State who appealed for peace and stability. The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, suffered another setback on Tuesday as two additional members of the…

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…

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