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Court Awards N200m Damages to Widow of Truck Driver Killed by Police Officer

Posted July 3, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N200 million in damages to the widow of a truck driver, Kabiru Babai, who was unlawfully killed by a police sergeant in Osun State in 2021. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the fatal shooting of Babai by Sergeant…

Presidency Reportedly Orders Probe into Ondo APC Protest Over INEC Nomination Forms

Posted July 3, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Presidency has reportedly expressed displeasure over protests that followed the release of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms to All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly candidates in Ondo State, with security agencies said to have been directed to investigate those behind the demonstrations. Sources familiar with the matter…

Man City Complete British Record £116m Signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

Posted July 2, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Manchester City have completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a British record transfer worth £116 million, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British player in football history. The deal surpasses the previous record of £115 million paid by Real Madrid to Borussia Dortmund for…

Tinubu Launches Training for 5,000 Youths Under Presidential Metering Initiative

Posted July 2, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a nationwide training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), as part of efforts to address the country's metering deficit, create jobs and improve electricity supply. The President disclosed the initiative in a…

Court Affirms David Mark as ADC National Chairman, Dismisses Suit Challenging Leadership

Posted July 2, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing a suit challenging the party's new leadership structure. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman dismissed the suit filed by the…

Oyo Teachers Suspend Indefinite Strike, Resume Classes

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its indefinite strike action following a review of the security situation in the state and consultations with the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders. The decision was announced on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the…

Liverpool Complete £60m Signing of French Defender Jeremy Jacquet

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Premier League Club Liverpool have completed the signing of highly-rated France Under-21 defender Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 side Rennes in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million ($79 million). The 20-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Anfield, with the club holding the option of extending the…

2027: Obi Unveils Roadmap for Education, Healthcare, Industrialisation

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has unveiled his vision for what he described as a "productive and prosperous Nigeria," promising comprehensive reforms in education, healthcare, industrialisation and governance if elected president. Obi outlined his plans in a statement issued…

FRSC Opens 2026 Recruitment, Invites Qualified Nigerians to Apply

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the commencement of its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across its officer, marshal inspectorate and road marshal assistant cadres. According to a recruitment notice dated June 24 and signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head…

Lagos Postpones BECE Papers in Ikorodu Over Oro Festival

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. The decision was announced on Tuesday in a statement published on the official X handle of…

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