News Archives - Freedom Square TV

FG Dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Governing Council, Removes Vice-Chancellor Over Legal Violations

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

… removes Odoh as VC, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe as pro-chancellor …also lays off other governing council members The federal government has dissolved the governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, citing legal violations and disregard for directives from the Federal Ministry of Education. As part of the decision,…

Senate Removes CCT Chairman Yakubu Umar Over Misconduct and Corruption Allegations

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Senate has removed Yakubu Danladi Umar from his position as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), citing gross misconduct and actions deemed unbecoming of his office. Acting under Section 157 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution, the decision was supported by 84 senators, with 74 signing the…

Otti’s Reforms Are Transforming Abia State

Governor Otti Pledges to Hold Perpetrators of Insecurity in Abia Accountable

Posted November 18, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has accused opposition parties of orchestrating the rising insecurity in major cities like Umuahia and Aba, describing the situation as a deliberate attempt to destabilize his administration. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti alleged…

President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference to Tackle Challenges Facing Nigerian Youths

Labour to Tinubu: Reverse Naira Float, High Energy Costs to Ease Nigerians’ Hardship

Posted November 18, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Organized Labour, under the banner of the National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees (NUSDE), has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the floating of the national currency and reduce energy costs to alleviate the growing economic hardship faced by Nigerians. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial and 13th National…

AGF Asserts: No Law Prevents Trial of Minors on Treason Charges

Posted November 8, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, defended the treason charges brought against minors involved in the recent EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria, clarifying that Nigerian law does not prevent minors from facing prosecution. He noted, however, that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to halt proceedings against…

133 Million Nigerians Face Food Crisis by 2025, UN Urges Immediate Action to Prevent Catastrophe

Posted November 8, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

A recent report by the Cadre Harmonisé, in collaboration with Nigeria's federal government and partners like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF, has revealed that an estimated 133.1 million Nigerians are at risk of facing severe food insecurity by 2025. This report, released…

Enugu State Govt Never Imposed New Mortuary Tax Says Revenue Board

Enugu State Announces Traffic Diversions as New Haven Junction Undergoes Two-Week Road Rehabilitation

Posted November 4, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

On Monday, November 4, 2024, the Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, through the office of the Honorable Commissioner, issued a public notice alerting motorists and road users about upcoming road rehabilitation at New Haven Junction along Bisalla Road. In a letter signed by the commissioner Engr Gerald C.…

Ministry nullifies VC’S appointments places council appointments on hold

Posted November 3, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Prof. Benard Odoh officially assumed office as the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, despite initial protests from members of the university community. Appointed as the university’s 7th substantive Vice Chancellor after a thorough selection process, Odoh was introduced to his new role on Wednesday evening by the…

Tinubu Holds Meeting with Dangote, Cardoso, and Other Committee Members on Crude Oil and Products Sales in Naira

Posted October 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in discussions with the committee overseeing the implementation of crude oil and refined products sales in local currency. This committee is led by Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and convened at the State House in Abuja.…

Introducing Agwu: ABSU’s New Pro-Chancellor and Former 12-Year Lawmaker

Posted October 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Abia State University (ABSU) underwent a significant administrative overhaul on Monday, as Governor Alex Otti replaced key officials, appointing Professor Ndukwe Okudo as the new Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Agwu U. Agwu as the new Pro-Chancellor. This shakeup came in response to findings from a probe into the former officials’ management…

Subscribe to our newsletter