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Senate Urges Nationwide Disarmament to Address Rising Violence in Benue State

Posted December 4, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Senate has urged an immediate nationwide collection of light arms and small weapons to address escalating violence by armed groups, particularly in Benue State. This call to action followed an urgent motion presented by Senator Emmanuel Udende during Tuesday’s plenary session. Representing Benue North East Senatorial District, Senator Udende…

Jonathan Urges Unity as Fubara Faces Political Challenges, Says Trials Will Shape Him into a Stronger Leader

Posted December 2, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that the ongoing political conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political ally and current minister, Nyesom Wike, could strengthen Fubara’s political leadership. Jonathan likened the governor’s challenges to the battles that forge a "General" in politics. Speaking during an…

Supreme Court Affirms Sly Ezeokenwa as APGA Chairman, Dismisses Njoku’s Claim

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Supreme Court has confirmed Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), resolving the party’s leadership dispute. In two unanimous rulings on Wednesday, a five-member panel dismissed Edozie Njoku's claim to the chairmanship. The court clarified that its earlier judgment in case SC/CV/687/2021,…

Abia Assembly Passes Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, Addresses Adverse Drug Reaction Crisis

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, 2024 (H.A.B 27) into law. Sponsored by the Majority Leader, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, the legislation seeks to establish the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) and address related matters. The bill underwent…

Doyin Okupe: Presidency Won’t Return to North in 2027, Power Rotation Must Be Respected

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has stated that the presidency will not revert to the North in 2027, emphasizing the need to uphold Nigeria's established power rotation principle. Okupe argued that even if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure a second term, the presidency would remain in the South.…

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…

Abia PDP Forms 11-Member Reconciliation Committee to Address Internal Party Conflicts

Posted November 15, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has established an 11-member State Reconciliation Committee to address internal conflicts stemming from its defeat in the 2023 general elections to the Labour Party. The decision was announced by the party's State Executive Committee (SEC) and confirmed in a statement issued on…

Mbah charges contractors on speedy completion of smart school, PHC projects

Posted November 7, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

_…assures rewards, more contracts for outstanding performance_ Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has enjoined contractors executing the ongoing 260 Smart Green Schools as well as the 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state to double down in their efforts in order to deliver within the timelines…

Soludo Emerges as Nigeria’s Most

Posted November 3, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

In 2005, 2006, and 2007, Soludo was recognized as the global winner and the best African Governor of Central Bank. Therefore, it is not surprising that in just 30 months as the governor of Anambra State, he has been declared the most financially prudent and transparent Nigerian governor…

Udenu LGA Chairman Initiates Inspection and Commits to Addressing Facility Deterioration

Posted November 1, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

In a decisive move to restore order and maintain the integrity of public facilities, Aka Eze Aka, the Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area, conducted a thorough inspection of the Udenu LGA Secretariat yesterday Tuesday, 29th October 2024. Accompanied by Onyekachi C. Ugwu, Barr. Ikechukwu Eze, and the Local Government…

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