Freedom Online, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/gabriel/ ...express yourself Sun, 17 May 2026 18:39:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Freedom Online, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/gabriel/ 32 32 Governorship primaries: Prof. Haruna pleads for votes from Nasarawa APC members, says ‘Don’t shed blood because of my ambition’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/governorship-primaries-prof-haruna-pleads-for-votes-from-nasarawa-apc-members-says-dont-shed-blood-because-of-my-ambition/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/governorship-primaries-prof-haruna-pleads-for-votes-from-nasarawa-apc-members-says-dont-shed-blood-because-of-my-ambition/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 18:38:37 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277433 Former Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Professor Mohammed Sani Haruna, on Sunday, called on party faithful, political supporters and residents of Nasarawa State to elect him as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the gubernatorial primary elections on Thursday in the state. Haruna […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/governorship-primaries-prof-haruna-pleads-for-votes-from-nasarawa-apc-members-says-dont-shed-blood-because-of-my-ambition/feed/ 0 NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency explore locally developed Nautical Charts for maritime safety https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-hydrographic-agency-explore-locally-developed-nautical-charts-for-maritime-safety/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-hydrographic-agency-explore-locally-developed-nautical-charts-for-maritime-safety/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 17:12:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277429 Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring stronger collaboration to boost the use of locally developed nautical charts for safer navigation and improved maritime operations. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by NIMASA Head of Public Relations, Mr Edward Osagie, following a visit by the Hydrographer […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-hydrographic-agency-explore-locally-developed-nautical-charts-for-maritime-safety/feed/ 0 Burna Boy to own World’s first Widebody Bugatti Chiron (see cost) https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-to-own-worlds-first-widebody-bugatti-chiron-see-cost/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-to-own-worlds-first-widebody-bugatti-chiron-see-cost/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 07:29:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277403 Venuum, Dubai-based luxury car customisation shop, also known as Venuum Black, has announced the creation of a bespoke carbon fiber widebody kit for Burna Boy’s multi-million dollar Bugatti Chiron. The project marks both the first Bugatti Chiron in Nigeria and what Venuum claims to be the world’s first widebody Bugatti Chiron. The custom shop made […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-to-own-worlds-first-widebody-bugatti-chiron-see-cost/feed/ 0 Obasa wins Agege House of Reps APC primaries unopposed, thanks party faithful https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasa-wins-agege-house-of-reps-apc-primaries-unopposed-thanks-party-faithful/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasa-wins-agege-house-of-reps-apc-primaries-unopposed-thanks-party-faithful/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 19:37:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277372 Mr Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Agege House of Representatives primary election unopposed. Following his victorious outing, he thanked party faithful and members for their full support. Obasa, while giving remarks after the election at Ward E Oyewole Primary Agege, thanked party […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasa-wins-agege-house-of-reps-apc-primaries-unopposed-thanks-party-faithful/feed/ 0 Presidency, DHQ clarify identity of neutralised terrorist commander Al-Minuki https://freedomonline.com.ng/presidency-dhq-clarify-identity-of-neutralised-terrorist-commander-al-minuki/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/presidency-dhq-clarify-identity-of-neutralised-terrorist-commander-al-minuki/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 19:29:19 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277369 The Presidency has dismissed what it described as needless controversy surrounding the reported killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, was reportedly neutralised during a recent joint military operation involving Nigerian and United States forces. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/presidency-dhq-clarify-identity-of-neutralised-terrorist-commander-al-minuki/feed/ 0 Betting firm under fire as court throws out ‘Bot’ allegations amidst ₦900m payout row https://freedomonline.com.ng/betting-firm-under-fire-as-court-throws-out-bot-allegations-amidst-%e2%82%a6900m-payout-row/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/betting-firm-under-fire-as-court-throws-out-bot-allegations-amidst-%e2%82%a6900m-payout-row/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 17:28:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277367 ​Social media erupted on Wednesday, May 13, following reports that a Nigerian court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a betting platform against its own customers regarding over ₦900 million in unpaid winnings. ​The controversy, which has dominated discussions on X (formerly Twitter), reached a boiling point as several users—who reported winning substantial sums only to […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/betting-firm-under-fire-as-court-throws-out-bot-allegations-amidst-%e2%82%a6900m-payout-row/feed/ 0 Primaries: Suspected hoodlums attack APC leaders; voters flee, aspirant warns against manipulations, hawkers make brisk sales https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-suspected-hoodlums-attack-apc-leaders-voters-flee-aspirant-warns-against-manipulations-hawkers-make-brisk-sales/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-suspected-hoodlums-attack-apc-leaders-voters-flee-aspirant-warns-against-manipulations-hawkers-make-brisk-sales/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 16:35:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277349 Some leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu, Lagos, were attacked, injured and humiliated by suspected hoodlums during the party’s primary election on Saturday. The hoodlums reportedly invaded Ward A and Ward B polling centres in Somolu and attacked some apex leaders sighted at the venues during the exercise. The affected leaders were identified […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-suspected-hoodlums-attack-apc-leaders-voters-flee-aspirant-warns-against-manipulations-hawkers-make-brisk-sales/feed/ 0 How wanted IS senior leader, several of his lieutenants were killed, by Tinubu https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-wanted-is-senior-leader-several-of-his-lieutenants-were-killed-by-tinubu/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-wanted-is-senior-leader-several-of-his-lieutenants-were-killed-by-tinubu/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 08:28:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277342 *Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism. Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-wanted-is-senior-leader-several-of-his-lieutenants-were-killed-by-tinubu/feed/ 0 Trump announces killing of ISIS deputy leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/trump-announces-killing-of-isis-deputy-leader-abu-bilal-al-minuki-in-nigeria/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/trump-announces-killing-of-isis-deputy-leader-abu-bilal-al-minuki-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 08:23:03 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277340 Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State group globally, ISIS, has been killed by United States (U.S.) and Nigerian forces. United States President Donald Trump announced the killing. He announced that American forces, working alongside the Nigerian military, carried out a joint operation that killed al-Minuki. Trump made the announcement in a late-night post […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/trump-announces-killing-of-isis-deputy-leader-abu-bilal-al-minuki-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-grants-rwandans-30-day-visa-free-entry/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-grants-rwandans-30-day-visa-free-entry/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 21:05:52 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277338 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NIS, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Akinlabi said the directive followed the announcement by President Bola Tinubu at […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-grants-rwandans-30-day-visa-free-entry/feed/ 0 Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed ‘only to our enemies’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/iran-strait-of-hormuz-closed-only-to-our-enemies/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/iran-strait-of-hormuz-closed-only-to-our-enemies/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 21:01:52 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277336 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping from all friendly countries. “From our point of view, the Strait of Hormuz is not closed, particularly not to friendly nations. “It is closed only to our enemies,” said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/iran-strait-of-hormuz-closed-only-to-our-enemies/feed/ 0 Rotary Conference: Fasua, Manek, others call for patience on reforms, warn against complacency https://freedomonline.com.ng/rotary-conference-fasua-manek-others-call-for-patience-on-reforms-warn-against-complacency/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/rotary-conference-fasua-manek-others-call-for-patience-on-reforms-warn-against-complacency/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 21:21:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277280 Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Tope Fasua, on Thursday, defended the Federal Government’s economic reforms, saying the measures, though painful, were necessary to stabilise the economy and create long-term opportunities for inclusive growth. Fasua spoke at the second conference of Rotary International District 9127 […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/rotary-conference-fasua-manek-others-call-for-patience-on-reforms-warn-against-complacency/feed/ 0 APC primaries: Tinubu warns governors, party leaders, security agencies https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-primaries-tinubu-warns-governors-party-leaders-security-agencies/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-primaries-tinubu-warns-governors-party-leaders-security-agencies/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:53:55 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277278 *PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S STATEMENT ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF APC PRIMARIES NATIONWIDE Fellow party men and women, I am pleased to witness this historic moment in the annals of our party. The party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle. It is a source of pride for me, and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-primaries-tinubu-warns-governors-party-leaders-security-agencies/feed/ 0 NLNG records 237 entries for 2026 Science, Innovation Prize https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-records-237-entries-for-2026-science-innovation-prize/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-records-237-entries-for-2026-science-innovation-prize/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:38:36 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277272 The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has recorded 237 entries, the highest submissions so far, since its establishment in 2004. Dr Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) disclosed this at the handover of the entries to the Prize’s Advisory Board on Thursday in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-records-237-entries-for-2026-science-innovation-prize/feed/ 0 Pope condemns global rise in armaments spending https://freedomonline.com.ng/pope-condemns-global-rise-in-armaments-spending/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/pope-condemns-global-rise-in-armaments-spending/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:28:00 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277269 Pope Leo XIV condemned the global rise in armaments spending during a visit to Rome’s Sapienza University on Ascension Thursday. “Let us not call ‘defence’ a rearmament that increases tensions and insecurity, impoverishes investment in education and health, denies trust in diplomacy and enriches elites that care nothing for the common good,” Leo said. Addressing […]

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