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CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals for Other Bank Users, Introduces New Charges

Posted February 11, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has eliminated the provision that allowed customers to make three free withdrawals per month using other banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). This policy change was driven by increasing operational costs and the need to enhance ATM service efficiency. Under the new directive, customers will…

Enugu East Chairman Launches Comprehensive Education and Tech Empowerment Initiative

Posted February 8, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Hon. Beloved Dan Anike, has introduced a comprehensive human capital development initiative designed to enhance education and empower the youth within the region. This ambitious programme seeks to remove financial barriers to education while equipping young individuals with the skills necessary for…

Max Air Aircraft Incident Causes Temporary Closure of Kano Airport Runway

Posted January 29, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State is temporarily closed after a Max Air aircraft was involved in an incident on Tuesday morning, causing a temporary shutdown of the runway. Max Air provided an update on Wednesday, detailing the events of the incident. According to the airline, the…

Pope Francis sustains injury following a fall at his Vatican residence

Posted January 16, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Pope Francis, aged 88, experienced his second fall in two months, resulting in a bruised forearm, according to a statement from the Vatican on Thursday. The incident occurred at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican, where the Pope resides. While he sustained a contusion on his right forearm, no…

Ex Catholic Priest Embraces African Traditional Religion, Advocates for Rainmaking as African Science

Posted January 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

A Catholic priest, Echezona Obiagbaosogu, has announced his resignation from the church to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who is a lecturer in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, recently completed his PhD dissertation titled *Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine: A Case Study of Isieke in…

Starlink Doubles Subscription Rates in Nigeria, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Posted December 30, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, has announced a sharp increase in subscription rates for its Nigerian customers. The monthly cost for the Standard (Residential) package will rise from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000, nearly doubling its previous price. The company communicated this update through a customer notice, citing the need to…

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Posted December 30, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global advocate for peace, human rights, and health, passed away at the age of 100, as announced on Sunday. Carter’s son, Chip, described his father as a hero who exemplified the values of peace and unselfish love. Chip highlighted…

Chidimma Adetshina Thanks Nigerians, Africans After Miss Universe Success

Posted November 17, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians and Africans for their unwavering support, which she credits for her remarkable achievement on the global stage. The event, held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, culminated in a dramatic finale where Adetshina and…

Chidimma Adetshina Makes History as Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up

Posted November 17, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Chidimma Adetshina has made history as the first Nigerian to achieve a first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City. This remarkable accomplishment represents a new milestone for Nigeria in the global beauty competition. The crown, however, went to Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who emerged…

High Court Sets January 2025 Date for Defamation Hearing Against Activist VeryDarkMan in Falana Case

Posted November 14, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

An Ikeja High Court has set January 23, 2025, to hear a defamation case against Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), filed by prominent lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician Folarin "Falz" Falana. The plaintiffs allege that VDM defamed them through online content. At the recent court session,…

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