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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…

Peter Obi, South-East Leaders Dump Labour Party, Align With ADC to Challenge APC Ahead of 2027

Posted December 31, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, alongside several political leaders from Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone, has officially declared allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the urgent need to “save Nigeria from the failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.” The announcement…

Wike Claims He Is Nigeria’s Second Most Insulted Politician After Tinubu

Posted December 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that he ranks as Nigeria’s second most verbally attacked politician, coming only after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike made this remark on Saturday while attending a thanksgiving service held at the country residence of Chibudom Nwuche, Chairman of…

Gov Mbah Signs N1.62Trn Enugu 2026 Budget into Law, Says N870Bn IGR Target Realisable

Posted December 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

..._As House retains N1.3Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 billion Recurrent Expenditure_ ..._Economic sector tops sectoral allocations with N825.9% of total budget_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every…

Makinde Explains Why He Won’t Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

Posted December 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has outlined the reasons he will not back President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, pointing to concerns about the preservation of democracy and the continued relevance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a media…

Enugu LGAs Enjoy Full Autonomy, Partner State for Grassroots Development —-Barr. Ukwueze

Posted December 20, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

—--- Says the autonomy of local governments in the state has enhanced effective service delivery and brought governance closer to the people at the grassroots. The Executive Chairman of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area and Deputy Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State Chapter, Barr. Ugo…

PDP Raises Alarm Over 507 Banditry Deaths, 377 Abductions in Kwara State

Posted December 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has raised serious alarm over the worsening security situation in the state, revealing that no fewer than 507 people were reportedly killed by suspected bandits between January and November 2025. The opposition party also disclosed that at least 377 individuals were abducted…

Supreme Court Strikes Out PDP States’ Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

Posted December 15, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a suit filed by 11 states challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend the Rivers State governor and declare emergency rule in the state, ruling that the case was incompetent. The states, all governed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at…

I Won’t Defect to APC Despite Pressure from Presidency, Colleagues — Senator Natasha

Posted December 14, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has revealed that she has faced sustained pressure from powerful political figures to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and align herself with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite these repeated overtures, she has made it clear that…

ADC Accuses EFCC of Politicising Justice Over Malami’s Bail Revocation

Posted December 13, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing the anti-graft agency of allowing political considerations to influence its operations following the withdrawal of bail earlier granted to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami, SAN. The party argued that the decision…

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