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Edo Government Shuts Schools After DSS Warns of Planned Mass Abduction of Students

Posted June 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following a security alert warning of a planned mass abduction of schoolchildren in parts of the state. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 9 and signed by the…

Bamidele to Sponsor Bill for Single Six-Year Tenure for Presidents, Governors After 2027

Posted June 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed plans to propose legislation that would establish a single six-year term for presidents and state governors, with the initiative expected to be pursued after the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in his office on Tuesday, Bamidele said the bill would be among…

Oyo APC slams Makinde over insecurity remarks, rejects claim of limited powers

Posted May 31, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has taken issue with comments made by Governor Seyi Makinde regarding insecurity in the state, accusing him of misrepresenting the constitutional responsibilities of governors in matters of security. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Olawale Sadare, the…

Enugu State Government Moves to Boost Civil Service Productivity with AI Training for Top Officials

Posted May 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Enugu State Government says it is driving a major boost in civil service productivity through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in public service delivery. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Head of Service, Godwin Anigbo, during the opening of a three-day AI literacy training programme for…

NITP, RTPI Agree On Digital Planning Training, Policy Cooperation At Global Urban Forum held in Baku

Posted May 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

At the ongoing World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) held a strategic sideline meeting with officials of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) on 22 May 2026, aimed at strengthening collaboration on urban planning development between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The…

Abia State Pushes For World-Class Electricity Market, Holds Stakeholder Consultation On New Regulations

Posted May 22, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State Government has restated its determination to develop a modern and efficient electricity market capable of ensuring steady power supply, attracting investment, and safeguarding consumer interests across the state. This position was expressed during a public consultation on the draft electricity regulations organised by the Abia State…

Oyo State Bans Unregulated Vigilante Groups, Orders Registration Of Security Associations

Posted May 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 aimed at regulating, registering, and coordinating all associations and groups involved in security and related services across the state. The governor signed the order on Wednesday at his Kolapo Ishola residence in Ibadan, explaining that the…

Daniel Bwala: Nigerians Can Defend Themselves Against Attackers

Posted May 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that Nigerians have a constitutional right to defend themselves against attackers, including in life-threatening situations, while maintaining that the federal government remains committed to tackling insecurity nationwide. Bwala made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Arise…

Abia State Begins Consultations On 20,000-Hectare Oil Palm Project In Abia North

Posted May 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State Government has launched consultations and stakeholder discussions over a proposed 20,000-hectare oil palm investment project planned by Presco Plc in communities across the Abia North Senatorial District. According to the state Ministry of Lands, the initiative is part of the government’s wider strategy to expand agriculture and…

Atiku Calls For El-Rufai’s Release Before Eid

Posted May 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

------ Urges authorities to rise above political bitterness and act in the interest of justice, peace and national unity. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing his alleged continued detention as politically motivated and inconsistent with democratic…

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