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El-Rufai Alleges Illegal Arrest Attempt at Abuja Airport, Decries Executive Overreach

Posted February 12, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged Nigeria to move away from what he described as persistent executive excesses and disregard for the rule of law, following an alleged confrontation with security personnel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. El-Rufai made his position known in a statement…

INEC Recognises Wike-Backed PDP Caretaker Committee as Party Leadership

Posted February 5, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has, in effect, recognised the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This became apparent when the caretaker committee’s chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, and the party’s Acting National Secretary, Senator Samuel…

Mammoth Crowd as Gov Mbah’s Chief of Staff Registers with APC, Calls on Technocrats to Join Politics

Posted January 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A mammoth crowd weekend thronged Obodo Upo, Umabi Ward in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State as the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Victor Udeh, formally enrolled in the All Progressives Congress (APC) through the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration exercise. Barr. Udeh used the occasion to…

Court Affirms Nenadi Usman as Labour Party Leader, Orders INEC to Recognise Caretaker Committee

Posted January 21, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In delivering his judgement, Justice Peter Lifu invoked the Supreme Court’s decision of April 4, 2025, to affirm former Minister of Finance, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, as the legitimate leader…

I’m Proudly and ‘Arrogantly’ Nigerian, No Dual Citizenship — Fashola

Posted January 21, 2026 by FreedomsquareTV

Former Lagos State Governor and immediate past Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has rejected suggestions that he possesses dual citizenship, stating firmly that his Nigerian identity is a deliberate choice rooted in conviction and pride. Fashola made the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at…

FCT Minister Teleguiding Rivers Lawmakers to Impeach Governor – Dr. Nzomiwu

Posted January 9, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Says the unfolding impeachment move is externally driven rather than a product of genuine legislative grievances. Veteran Journalist, Media Scholar and Public Relations Consultant, Dr. Chekwube Emmanuel Nzomiwu made this known while speaking on the topic “ Rivers State Politics:Can Governor Fubara be Impeached?,” on the programme, Beyond…

INEC Reaffirms Abure’s Removal, Bars Labour Party From 2026 FCT Area Council Elections

Posted January 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restated that Barrister Julius Abure is no longer recognised as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, maintaining that the party remains ineligible to take part in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21. INEC…

Peter Obi Will Not Be Running Mate in 2027, Remains Strong Presidential Contender — Tanko

Posted January 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has reiterated that Peter Obi remains a strong contender for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, stressing that the former Anambra State governor will not accept a vice-presidential role under any arrangement within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tanko made…

President Tinubu Calls for Calm and Dialogue Amid Nationwide Protests

ADC Slams Tinubu Over NNPC Debt Write-Off, Calls Move Unconstitutional and Harmful to States

Posted January 3, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to approve the write-off of outstanding debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, warning that the move is unconstitutional and detrimental to state and local governments. In a statement released…

Labour Party Says Obi’s Exit Liberates Party, Apologises to Nigerians Over 2023 Candidacy

Posted December 31, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The leadership of the Labour Party has described the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a development that has finally “liberated” the party, while also apologising to Nigerians for fielding what it admitted was an unsuitable candidate in the last general…

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