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Ebedi International Writers Residency has hosted 450 writers from 12 African countries, says Okediran

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria, has hosted about 450 writers from 12 African countries since it opened in 2006, and about half of what they produced there has won prizes, according to its founder, Dr. Wale Okediran. Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan-African Writers…

NELFUND Introduces Token-Based Payment System to Prevent Duplicate School Fees

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun piloting a token-based payment system designed to prevent students from paying their school fees twice and reduce complications associated with refunds. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing, saying the…

South-East Monarchs Renew Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The South-East Traditional Rulers Council has renewed its appeal to the Federal Government for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, expressing concern that previous appeals have failed to produce the desired outcome. The traditional rulers also called for the rotation…

FG, Labour Agree on Six-Month N70,000 Transport Support for Workers

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached an agreement on a six-month transport intervention of N70,000 for workers, alongside plans to clear outstanding allowances owed to health workers. The resolutions were reached on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during a conciliation meeting convened by the Federal Ministry…

Tinubu Seeks $20.52bn, €1.045bn Loans for Projects Across 36 States, FCT

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion to finance infrastructure and development projects across Nigeria during the 2026–2027 fiscal period. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during…

Federal Government kicks off $100m Southeast gas pipeline project

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government, through the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has kicked off a $100 million gas distribution pipeline project to boost industrialisation, attract investments and create jobs in the South East. The 400-kilometre pipeline, designed to connect gas resources to industrial and commercial centres across Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia…

Mbah Inaugurates Enugu APC Campaign Council, Banks on Achievements

Posted October 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for Enugu State, expressing strong confidence in a resounding victory for the party in all the 2027 elections. The Campaign Council, comprising 51 Directorates, is chaired by the Governor of the state, Dr.…

NYSC, UNN disowned ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s certificates, ICPC witness tells court

Posted October 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday heard that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) denied issuing certificates allegedly presented by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. An investigator with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…

Senate Targets December for State Police Law

Posted October 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Senate has assured Nigerians that legislation paving the way for the establishment of state police will be enacted before the end of 2026. The assurance followed the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment by the Ondo State House of Assembly on Monday, bringing the number of state legislatures that…

Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner

Posted October 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

LONDON — England captain Harry Kane and Spain international Alexia Putellas have won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, respectively, at the 2026 ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday. Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, ended England’s 25-year wait for the men’s award, becoming the first Englishman since…

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