Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/ ...express yourself Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:11:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/ 32 32 Anambra Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Girl, Arrest Mother Over Alleged Severe Abuse https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-police-rescue-7-year-old-girl-arrest-mother-over-alleged-severe-abuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anambra-police-rescue-7-year-old-girl-arrest-mother-over-alleged-severe-abuse https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-police-rescue-7-year-old-girl-arrest-mother-over-alleged-severe-abuse/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:11:03 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284614 The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, following allegations of severe physical abuse involving her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a report received by the police on Sunday, Sept. 13, concerning injuries allegedly sustained by the child. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-police-rescue-7-year-old-girl-arrest-mother-over-alleged-severe-abuse/feed/ 0 Real Warri Pikin Wins Best Stand-Up Comedian Award at AFRIMMA 2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-award-at-afrimma-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-award-at-afrimma-2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-award-at-afrimma-2026/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:07:08 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284611 Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has emerged winner of the Best Stand-Up Comedian category at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). The comedian announced the achievement through her official Instagram account following the awards ceremony held on Saturday in Dallas, Texas, United States. Sharing her excitement with fans, Asuoha […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/real-warri-pikin-wins-best-stand-up-comedian-award-at-afrimma-2026/feed/ 0 NIS Processes 2,296 Nigerians in UK Passport Intervention Exercise https://freedomonline.com.ng/nis-processes-2296-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention-exercise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nis-processes-2296-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention-exercise https://freedomonline.com.ng/nis-processes-2296-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention-exercise/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:02:19 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284609 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has processed 2,296 Nigerians during the first six days of its special passport intervention programme in the United Kingdom. The exercise was launched to address delays affecting passport applications among Nigerians living in the UK and reduce the backlog of pending requests. The Nigeria Immigration Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nis-processes-2296-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention-exercise/feed/ 0 Zamfara Diphtheria Outbreak: 44 Dead as Government Extends School Resumption https://freedomonline.com.ng/zamfara-diphtheria-outbreak-44-dead-as-government-extends-school-resumption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zamfara-diphtheria-outbreak-44-dead-as-government-extends-school-resumption https://freedomonline.com.ng/zamfara-diphtheria-outbreak-44-dead-as-government-extends-school-resumption/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:47:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284604 The Zamfara State Government has confirmed 44 deaths following a diphtheria outbreak affecting several communities across the state. The state Ministry of Health said 367 suspected cases have so far been recorded, with more than 320 patients treated and discharged as authorities intensify efforts to contain the disease. The outbreak has also forced the Zamfara […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/zamfara-diphtheria-outbreak-44-dead-as-government-extends-school-resumption/feed/ 0 How U.S. agents ‘raided diplomat’s London residence; detained, flew him to American Airbase without notifying British police’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-u-s-agents-raided-diplomats-london-residence-detained-flew-him-to-american-airbase-without-notifying-british-police/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-u-s-agents-raided-diplomats-london-residence-detained-flew-him-to-american-airbase-without-notifying-british-police https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-u-s-agents-raided-diplomats-london-residence-detained-flew-him-to-american-airbase-without-notifying-british-police/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:44:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284601 British ministers have called for an investigation into the reported secret removal of a U.S. diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children. The Sun reported that U.S. authorities raided the diplomat’s London residence last month, detained him and flew him to a U.S. airbase without notifying British police beforehand. It said U.S. personnel had […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/how-u-s-agents-raided-diplomats-london-residence-detained-flew-him-to-american-airbase-without-notifying-british-police/feed/ 0 Bamanga Tukur’s Death Is Huge Loss to Nigeria, Business Community — Bode George https://freedomonline.com.ng/bamanga-tukurs-death-is-huge-loss-to-nigeria-business-community-bode-george/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bamanga-tukurs-death-is-huge-loss-to-nigeria-business-community-bode-george https://freedomonline.com.ng/bamanga-tukurs-death-is-huge-loss-to-nigeria-business-community-bode-george/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:39:26 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284599 Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has described the death of former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, as a major loss to Nigeria’s political landscape and the African business community. George, in a statement released on Monday, said Tukur’s passing represented the end of an era for […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/bamanga-tukurs-death-is-huge-loss-to-nigeria-business-community-bode-george/feed/ 0 Fans celebrate Nollywood Actress, Patience Ozokwor, at 68 https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwor-at-68/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fans-celebrate-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwor-at-68 https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwor-at-68/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:29:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284596 Fans of veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, a.k.a Mama G, are celebrating her for her contributions to the movie industry and wish her continued good health, strength and fulfilment as she marks her 68th birthday. The Nollywood legend made a post earlier on her verified Instagram page, @patienceozokwo, expressing gratitude to God for the gift […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fans-celebrate-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwor-at-68/feed/ 0 Appeal Court Upholds N60m Damages Against Zenith Bank, Police Over Customer Account Freeze https://freedomonline.com.ng/appeal-court-upholds-n60m-damages-against-zenith-bank-police-over-customer-account-freeze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appeal-court-upholds-n60m-damages-against-zenith-bank-police-over-customer-account-freeze https://freedomonline.com.ng/appeal-court-upholds-n60m-damages-against-zenith-bank-police-over-customer-account-freeze/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:27:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284595 The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a judgment ordering Zenith Bank Plc and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to pay N60 million in damages to a customer whose company account was frozen based on what the court described as an invalid order. A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Adebukola […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/appeal-court-upholds-n60m-damages-against-zenith-bank-police-over-customer-account-freeze/feed/ 0 Dangote unveils N2.15trn IPO, says ‘Refinery could become Africa’s largest company by end of 2026’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/dangote-unveils-n2-15trn-ipo-says-refinery-could-become-africas-largest-company-by-end-of-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dangote-unveils-n2-15trn-ipo-says-refinery-could-become-africas-largest-company-by-end-of-2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/dangote-unveils-n2-15trn-ipo-says-refinery-could-become-africas-largest-company-by-end-of-2026/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284581 Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Ltd., says the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (FZE) will democratise wealth creation. Dangote said this at the “Facts Behind the Offer” presentation and opening gong ceremony for the refinery’s IPO on Monday in Lagos. The ceremony witnessed the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/dangote-unveils-n2-15trn-ipo-says-refinery-could-become-africas-largest-company-by-end-of-2026/feed/ 0 Ekiti Court Remands Elderly Couple Over Alleged Murder of 25-Year-Old Woman https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-court-remands-elderly-couple-over-alleged-murder-of-25-year-old-woman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ekiti-court-remands-elderly-couple-over-alleged-murder-of-25-year-old-woman https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-court-remands-elderly-couple-over-alleged-murder-of-25-year-old-woman/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:16:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284586 An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the detention of a 67-year-old man and his 65-year-old wife over allegations connected to the death of a 25-year-old woman, Kehinde Omize. The defendants, identified as Lamidi Salau and Lamidi Abigail, were brought before the court on allegations of conspiracy and murder. Couple Accused of Involvement in Woman’s […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-court-remands-elderly-couple-over-alleged-murder-of-25-year-old-woman/feed/ 0 Federal Unity Colleges Shut in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu Over King’s College Concession Dispute https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-unity-colleges-shut-in-anambra-ebonyi-enugu-over-kings-college-concession-dispute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=federal-unity-colleges-shut-in-anambra-ebonyi-enugu-over-kings-college-concession-dispute https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-unity-colleges-shut-in-anambra-ebonyi-enugu-over-kings-college-concession-dispute/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:10:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284583 Academic activities have been disrupted in several Federal Unity Colleges across Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States after education unions halted the scheduled resumption of students for the 2026/2027 academic session. The development followed growing opposition from workers’ unions over the Federal Government’s proposed concession arrangement involving King’s College, Lagos. Checks by correspondents showed that several […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-unity-colleges-shut-in-anambra-ebonyi-enugu-over-kings-college-concession-dispute/feed/ 0 King’s College Concession: Education Minister Opens Talks With Unions Over Staff Concerns https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-concession-education-minister-opens-talks-with-unions-over-staff-concerns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kings-college-concession-education-minister-opens-talks-with-unions-over-staff-concerns https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-concession-education-minister-opens-talks-with-unions-over-staff-concerns/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:57:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284578 The Federal Government has opened discussions with labour unions over concerns surrounding the proposed concession arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, as efforts continue to resolve disagreements involving workers and stakeholders. The meeting, led by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, focused on addressing issues raised by staff unions and finding a workable solution acceptable […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-concession-education-minister-opens-talks-with-unions-over-staff-concerns/feed/ 0 Sahara appoints Chidilim Menakaya Managing Director to lead Sahara Beyond XXX Vision https://freedomonline.com.ng/sahara-appoints-chidilim-menakaya-managing-director-to-lead-sahara-beyond-xxx-vision/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sahara-appoints-chidilim-menakaya-managing-director-to-lead-sahara-beyond-xxx-vision https://freedomonline.com.ng/sahara-appoints-chidilim-menakaya-managing-director-to-lead-sahara-beyond-xxx-vision/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:44:32 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284574 Sahara has announced the appointment of Chidilim Menakaya as Managing Director, marking an important milestone in the company’s journey to accelerate its Beyond XXX vision and drive the next phase of growth, innovation, and impact. Menakaya is a seasoned transformation and strategy executive, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/sahara-appoints-chidilim-menakaya-managing-director-to-lead-sahara-beyond-xxx-vision/feed/ 0 Alhaji Nojeem Jimoh at 74: Tribute to My Egbon and Confidant, by Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola https://freedomonline.com.ng/alhaji-nojeem-jimoh-at-74-tribute-to-my-egbon-and-confidant-by-ambassador-sarafa-tunji-isola/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alhaji-nojeem-jimoh-at-74-tribute-to-my-egbon-and-confidant-by-ambassador-sarafa-tunji-isola https://freedomonline.com.ng/alhaji-nojeem-jimoh-at-74-tribute-to-my-egbon-and-confidant-by-ambassador-sarafa-tunji-isola/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:35:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284571 Today, I join family, friends, associates and well-wishers of Alhaji Nojeem Jimoh in celebrating a remarkable milestone — his 74th birthday. For me, however, this is more than a celebration of age. It is an opportunity to celebrate an elder brother, a trusted confidant and a man whose life has been defined by wisdom, humility, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/alhaji-nojeem-jimoh-at-74-tribute-to-my-egbon-and-confidant-by-ambassador-sarafa-tunji-isola/feed/ 0 UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invites investors to participate https://freedomonline.com.ng/uba-opens-subscription-channel-for-dangote-refinery-ipo-invites-investors-to-participate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uba-opens-subscription-channel-for-dangote-refinery-ipo-invites-investors-to-participate https://freedomonline.com.ng/uba-opens-subscription-channel-for-dangote-refinery-ipo-invites-investors-to-participate/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:24:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284569 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named as an authorised financial institution through which eligible investors can subscribe to acquire shares of the highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. This means that UBA can provide investors with access to the landmark public offer, […]

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