Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/ ...express yourself Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:24:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/ 32 32 UBA sweeps top honours at 2026 Euromoney Awards, named Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank https://freedomonline.com.ng/uba-sweeps-top-honours-at-2026-euromoney-awards-named-nigerias-best-esg-retail-bank/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/uba-sweeps-top-honours-at-2026-euromoney-awards-named-nigerias-best-esg-retail-bank/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:24:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281569 *Recognised for Retail Banking Excellence, Sustainability Leadership     Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the prestigious 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.   The awards, presented on […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/uba-sweeps-top-honours-at-2026-euromoney-awards-named-nigerias-best-esg-retail-bank/feed/ 0 Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-approves-expansion-of-nigerian-army-to-12-divisions-recruitment-of-28000-personnel/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-approves-expansion-of-nigerian-army-to-12-divisions-recruitment-of-28000-personnel/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:17:06 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281567 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This approval underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-approves-expansion-of-nigerian-army-to-12-divisions-recruitment-of-28000-personnel/feed/ 0 Obasanjo to Osoba: You lied! Afenifere, AD never rose beyond tribal cul de sac https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasanjo-to-osoba-you-lied-afenifere-ad-never-rose-beyond-tribal-cul-de-sac/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasanjo-to-osoba-you-lied-afenifere-ad-never-rose-beyond-tribal-cul-de-sac/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:01:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281563 *Atiku gave Na’Abba N5m to impeach me *Some Afenifere leaders died with regrets *In 2003, results of Lagos governorship election successfully and murderously changed *The Ajasin, Adesanya, Shehu Yar’Adua, Ekwueme, Akinloye, Akinjide, Onasanya, Bola Ige, Ciroma, Mbanefo connections *July 23, 2026 Chief Olusegun Osoba, Former Governor of Ogun State, No. 1, Ataba Close, Ibara Housing […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/obasanjo-to-osoba-you-lied-afenifere-ad-never-rose-beyond-tribal-cul-de-sac/feed/ 0 Ekiti Govt: We are not involved in arrest of Abimbola Olawunmi https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-govt-we-are-not-involved-in-arrest-of-abimbola-olawunmi/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-govt-we-are-not-involved-in-arrest-of-abimbola-olawunmi/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:27:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281556 *ATTORNEY GENERAL’S PUBLIC DISCLAIMER ON THE ALLEGED ABDUCTION AND/OR ARREST OF MRS. ABIMBOLA OLAJUMOKE OLAWUNMI Following the media news report with respect to the alleged abduction and/or arrest of Mrs. Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi, the general public is hereby informed through this Disclaimer that the Ekiti State Government is not involved with the allegations. The Ekiti […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-govt-we-are-not-involved-in-arrest-of-abimbola-olawunmi/feed/ 0 Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid to Tender Uncertified Document in Defamation Trial https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-rejects-sowores-bid-to-tender-uncertified-document-in-defamation-trial/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-rejects-sowores-bid-to-tender-uncertified-document-in-defamation-trial/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:15:59 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281553 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected an attempt by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, to introduce an uncertified document as evidence in his ongoing criminal defamation trial. Justice Mohammed Umar declined to admit the document after Sowore’s counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, sought to tender it through the third defence witness, Wayne […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-rejects-sowores-bid-to-tender-uncertified-document-in-defamation-trial/feed/ 0 Nigerian Stock Market Loses N801bn as Profit-Taking Ends Three-Day Rally https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-stock-market-loses-n801bn-as-profit-taking-ends-three-day-rally/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-stock-market-loses-n801bn-as-profit-taking-ends-three-day-rally/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:57:06 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281550 The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Wednesday, wiping N801 billion from investors’ wealth as renewed profit-taking brought a three-session winning streak to an end. The downturn followed selling pressure in several large and mid-cap stocks, including Nestlé Nigeria, BUA Foods, Mecure Industries, International Energy Insurance and UAC of Nigeria. At the close of trading, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-stock-market-loses-n801bn-as-profit-taking-ends-three-day-rally/feed/ 0 INEC Urges Ondo Residents to Complete Voter Registration Before July 26 Deadline https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-urges-ondo-residents-to-complete-voter-registration-before-july-26-deadline/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-urges-ondo-residents-to-complete-voter-registration-before-july-26-deadline/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:39:09 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281547 The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged eligible residents of Ondo State to take part in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise before it closes on Sunday, July 26. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the appeal on Wednesday while inspecting registration centres across the state during the third phase of the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-urges-ondo-residents-to-complete-voter-registration-before-july-26-deadline/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Banned Sachet Alcohol, Small PET Bottles https://freedomonline.com.ng/nafdac-begins-nationwide-crackdown-on-banned-sachet-alcohol-small-pet-bottles/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nafdac-begins-nationwide-crackdown-on-banned-sachet-alcohol-small-pet-bottles/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:32:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281544 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has commenced a nationwide operation to remove banned alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and PET bottles of less than 200ml from circulation. NAFDAC announced the enforcement exercise in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the operation supports the Federal Government’s prohibition on the production, importation […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nafdac-begins-nationwide-crackdown-on-banned-sachet-alcohol-small-pet-bottles/feed/ 0 APC Rejects Atiku’s Claim That ₦12.8tn Service-Wide Vote Will Fund Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-rejects-atikus-claim-that-%e2%82%a612-8tn-service-wide-vote-will-fund-tinubus-2027-campaign/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-rejects-atikus-claim-that-%e2%82%a612-8tn-service-wide-vote-will-fund-tinubus-2027-campaign/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:28:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281542 The All Progressives Congress has rejected an allegation by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that the ₦12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote in Nigeria’s 2026 budget could be used to finance President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, responded to the allegation in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, describing Atiku’s position […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-rejects-atikus-claim-that-%e2%82%a612-8tn-service-wide-vote-will-fund-tinubus-2027-campaign/feed/ 0 Reps Urge FG to Fund Nigerian Drone Manufacturers to Strengthen Security Operations https://freedomonline.com.ng/reps-urge-fg-to-fund-nigerian-drone-manufacturers-to-strengthen-security-operations/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/reps-urge-fg-to-fund-nigerian-drone-manufacturers-to-strengthen-security-operations/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:22:30 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281540 The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide structured financial support to credible Nigerian drone manufacturing companies as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security capabilities. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Ademorin Kuye of the All Progressives Congress, APC, representing Lagos, during plenary in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/reps-urge-fg-to-fund-nigerian-drone-manufacturers-to-strengthen-security-operations/feed/ 0 Anambra Launches Plea Bargain Initiative, Excludes Murder, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery and Rape Cases https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-launches-plea-bargain-initiative-excludes-murder-kidnapping-armed-robbery-and-rape-cases/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-launches-plea-bargain-initiative-excludes-murder-kidnapping-armed-robbery-and-rape-cases/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:44:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281536 The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain initiative for eligible defendants facing criminal prosecution across the state as part of ongoing reforms to improve the justice system. However, suspects standing trial for murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and rape will not be allowed to participate in the programme. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/anambra-launches-plea-bargain-initiative-excludes-murder-kidnapping-armed-robbery-and-rape-cases/feed/ 0 Nigeria Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Foreign Aid, Grants and Donations https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-senate-advances-bill-to-regulate-foreign-aid-grants-and-donations/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-senate-advances-bill-to-regulate-foreign-aid-grants-and-donations/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:33:37 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281533 The Nigerian Senate has begun moves to introduce a comprehensive framework for regulating, coordinating and monitoring foreign aid, grants and donations received in the country. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe North, passed second reading during Wednesday’s plenary. The bill, titled the Foreign Aid, Grants and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-senate-advances-bill-to-regulate-foreign-aid-grants-and-donations/feed/ 0 Tinubu’s Shell Tax Incentives Could Unlock $20bn Bonga Southwest Investment – Group https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubus-shell-tax-incentives-could-unlock-20bn-bonga-southwest-investment-group/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubus-shell-tax-incentives-could-unlock-20bn-bonga-southwest-investment-group/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:24:18 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281531 The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said the tax incentives approved by President Bola Tinubu for Shell’s Bonga Southwest Deepwater Project could pave the way for an estimated $20 billion investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The group made this known in a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubus-shell-tax-incentives-could-unlock-20bn-bonga-southwest-investment-group/feed/ 0 NNPP to Screen 2027 Presidential Aspirants, Says It Won’t Repeat Kwankwaso Mistake https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-to-screen-2027-presidential-aspirants-says-it-wont-repeat-kwankwaso-mistake/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-to-screen-2027-presidential-aspirants-says-it-wont-repeat-kwankwaso-mistake/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:11:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281523 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it will adopt a more rigorous process in selecting its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party’s Founder and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Boniface Aniebonam, said the NNPP would not repeat what he described as the mistake associated with its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-to-screen-2027-presidential-aspirants-says-it-wont-repeat-kwankwaso-mistake/feed/ 0 Vigilante leader, sister, two others shot dead https://freedomonline.com.ng/vigilante-leader-sister-two-others-shot-dead/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/vigilante-leader-sister-two-others-shot-dead/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=281527 The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the killing of Mr Ozemela Nwaocha, the Omoku Zonal Commander of the Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), by unidentified gunmen in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Agabe said the incident occurred near […]

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