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China Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Retaliation to Trump’s Trade Policies

Posted February 4, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

China has implemented new import tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, further escalating the ongoing trade war between the world's two largest economies. This move followed the U.S. imposition of an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, which took effect at…

Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Charges Against Dele Farotimi After Pleas from Yoruba Monarchs

Posted January 27, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, the founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, has decided to drop the criminal defamation charges against human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. This decision followed appeals from several influential Yoruba monarchs, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and prominent leaders from…

Hulk Hogan Faces Boos During Surprise Appearance at WWE’s Monday Night Raw

Posted January 7, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance at Netflix’s “Monday Night Raw” in Los Angeles, but his speech was met with loud boos from the crowd. The 72-year-old WWE legend, accompanied by longtime manager Jimmy Hart, entered the Intuitive Dome in Inglewood to his iconic walk-out song, “Real American.”…

Nigeria Implements Surveillance for Incoming Travelers Amid Rising HMPV Cases in China

Posted January 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government has announced heightened surveillance measures for passengers arriving from China due to a recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. The virus, which primarily affects children and the elderly, has caused widespread concern in northern Chinese provinces, leading to overcrowded hospitals and emergency measures. Neighboring countries, including…

Presidency Calls Out Bauchi Governor Over ‘Inflammatory’ Remarks on Tax Reforms

Posted December 30, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Presidency has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to retract his “inflammatory” remarks criticizing President Bola Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill. The controversy stems from Mohammed’s statement during a Christmas event on December 25, 2024, where he accused the reforms of being “anti-northern” and warned of a potential response…

China and Nigeria Renew $2 Billion Currency-Swap Deal to Boost Trade and Investment

Posted December 28, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

China and Nigeria have extended their 15 billion yuan (approximately $2 billion) currency-swap agreement to further promote trade and investment between the two nations. This agreement aims to strengthen financial collaboration and increase the use of the yuan and naira in transactions between the countries, according to the People’s Bank…

ICPC Secures Conviction of NSCDC Superintendent for ₦12.2m Employment Fraud and Forgery

Posted December 10, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) successfully secured the conviction of Mr. Solomon Ogodo, a Superintendent in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for engaging in forgery, employment racketeering, and fraud. The case, initiated in December 2022 under charge number CR/503/2022, was heard by…

Obi of Onitsha Urges Leaders to Prioritize National Interest Over Personal Gain, Calls for Urgent Reforms

Posted December 3, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged Nigeria’s political leaders to prioritize public interest over personal gain to advance the nation’s progress. Speaking in Abuja during the launch of Bold Leap, an autobiography by Senator Chris Anyanwu, the monarch emphasized the detrimental effects of unchecked corruption,…

Nigerian Publishers Association Calls for Inclusion in Curriculum Reforms and Adoption of AI in Publishing

Posted November 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Uchenna Anioke, the President and Chairman-in-Council of the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), has called on the Federal Government to involve publishers in any future changes to the national education curriculum. Anioke made this appeal during the 2024 Annual Conference and General Meeting of the NPA, held on Thursday in Lagos.…

A Tribute to a Visionary Leader: Chief Uchenna Cyril Anioke, Ph.D.

Posted November 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

As the curtains draw on the tenure of Chief Uchenna Cyril Anioke, Ph.D. as the President of the Nigerian Publishers Association, we celebrate a legacy of passion, commitment, and dedication to the book industry. Today, Friday, November 29, 2024, marks the end of an era, as Chief Anioke bows out…

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