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Kano State Governor Reinstates Deposed Emir Sanusi

Sanusi Questions Rising Debt, Asks Why FG Keeps Borrowing After Subsidy Removal

Posted April 24, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed renewed concern over Nigeria’s rising debt levels, questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow despite eliminating petrol subsidies. In an interview with News Central TV, the former Central Bank governor acknowledged that reforms such as subsidy removal and exchange…

Violation of Public Service Rules, Administrative Sabotage, and Threat to 2027 Election Security

Posted April 23, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A group of police officers has raised concerns over what they described as the “mass redeployment” of 695 personnel from the Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Lagos, warning that the exercise breaches civil service regulations and could pose security risks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Their position was…

Nigeria’s deputy speaker Benjamin Kalu Leads Inter-Parliamentary Union to Adopt Landmark Global Post-Conflict Peace Framework

Posted April 16, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Thursday played a leading role in securing the adoption of a landmark global resolution on post-conflict recovery at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Istanbul, Turkey. The move places legislatures worldwide at the forefront…

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…

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