Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/ ...express yourself Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:57:35 +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 https://freedomonline.com.ng/ 32 32 Police Probe Deaths of Retired OGTV Broadcaster and Security Guard in Ogun https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-probe-deaths-of-retired-ogtv-broadcaster-and-security-guard-in-ogun/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-probe-deaths-of-retired-ogtv-broadcaster-and-security-guard-in-ogun/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:57:35 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279497 The Ogun State Police Command has opened an investigation into the deaths of a retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, following a suspected violent attack at her residence in Kobape, Abeokuta. The incident occurred at Iyana Agodo Village, raising concerns over insecurity in parts of the state. The […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-probe-deaths-of-retired-ogtv-broadcaster-and-security-guard-in-ogun/feed/ 0 ‘I will work harder, smarter and serve you better’, Oyebanji tells Ekiti people https://freedomonline.com.ng/i-will-work-harder-smarter-and-serve-you-better-oyebanji-tells-ekiti-people/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/i-will-work-harder-smarter-and-serve-you-better-oyebanji-tells-ekiti-people/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:54:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279492 Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, thanked Ekiti people for re-electing him for a second term of office during Saturday’s governorship election in the state, promising to work harder and serve them better in his second term. Governor Oyebanji also said his election is a validation and general acceptance of the economic policies […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/i-will-work-harder-smarter-and-serve-you-better-oyebanji-tells-ekiti-people/feed/ 0 Wike-Backed Lagos PDP Moves to Reconcile With Bode George Ahead of 2027 Elections https://freedomonline.com.ng/wike-backed-lagos-pdp-moves-to-reconcile-with-bode-george-ahead-of-2027-elections/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/wike-backed-lagos-pdp-moves-to-reconcile-with-bode-george-ahead-of-2027-elections/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:42:08 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279489 A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified efforts to reconcile internal divisions by calling on party elder, Chief Bode George, to return to the party’s mainstream structure. The appeal comes amid ongoing leadership tensions within the PDP as […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/wike-backed-lagos-pdp-moves-to-reconcile-with-bode-george-ahead-of-2027-elections/feed/ 0 Fuel Prices Remain High in Abuja as Crude Oil Falls Below $80 Per Barrel https://freedomonline.com.ng/fuel-prices-remain-high-in-abuja-as-crude-oil-falls-below-80-per-barrel/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fuel-prices-remain-high-in-abuja-as-crude-oil-falls-below-80-per-barrel/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279485 Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have criticised oil marketers over the continued high cost of petrol, despite a decline in global crude oil prices. Many residents say filling stations across Abuja have not reflected the recent drop in international oil prices in their pump rates, raising concerns over pricing transparency in Nigeria’s downstream […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fuel-prices-remain-high-in-abuja-as-crude-oil-falls-below-80-per-barrel/feed/ 0 NDLEA Arrests 84-Year-Old and 75-Year-Old Men for Supplying Drugs to Students in Abia https://freedomonline.com.ng/ndlea-arrests-84-year-old-and-75-year-old-men-for-supplying-drugs-to-students-in-abia/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ndlea-arrests-84-year-old-and-75-year-old-men-for-supplying-drugs-to-students-in-abia/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:22 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279483 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two elderly men aged 84 and 75 in Umuahia, Abia State, over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs to secondary school students. The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ndlea-arrests-84-year-old-and-75-year-old-men-for-supplying-drugs-to-students-in-abia/feed/ 0 NIMASA, ITC-ILO Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Capacity Development in Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-itc-ilo-sign-mou-to-boost-maritime-capacity-development-in-nigeria/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-itc-ilo-sign-mou-to-boost-maritime-capacity-development-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:25:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279480 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has entered into a new partnership with the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITC-ILO) in Turin, Italy, to enhance human capacity development in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving technical skills, institutional efficiency, and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimasa-itc-ilo-sign-mou-to-boost-maritime-capacity-development-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Thanks Voters After Re-Election Victory https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:20:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279477 The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed appreciation to residents of the state following his re-electio.n victory in Saturday’s governorship poll, describing t,he outcome as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership. Oyebanji spoke on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared him the winner of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/feed/ 0 IGP Olatunji Disu Celebrates Fathers, Praises Their Role in Nation Building https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-olatunji-disu-celebrates-fathers-praises-their-role-in-nation-building/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-olatunji-disu-celebrates-fathers-praises-their-role-in-nation-building/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:14:12 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279475 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has extended warm greetings to fathers across Nigeria, acknowledging their vital contributions to family stability, social development, and national progress. The message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration. In […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-olatunji-disu-celebrates-fathers-praises-their-role-in-nation-building/feed/ 0 NCC, CAC Introduce Mandatory Approval Rule for Telecom Ownership Changes in Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/ncc-cac-introduce-mandatory-approval-rule-for-telecom-ownership-changes-in-nigeria/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ncc-cac-introduce-mandatory-approval-rule-for-telecom-ownership-changes-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:09:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279472 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new regulatory framework requiring prior approval before any significant ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. The new directive is part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance, improve transparency, and enhance regulatory oversight in the country’s telecom sector. In a […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ncc-cac-introduce-mandatory-approval-rule-for-telecom-ownership-changes-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Why the centre-states’ partnership and alignment matter, by Tunde Rahman https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-the-centre-states-partnership-and-alignment-matter-by-tunde-rahman/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-the-centre-states-partnership-and-alignment-matter-by-tunde-rahman/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:17:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279470 Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some others to […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-the-centre-states-partnership-and-alignment-matter-by-tunde-rahman/feed/ 0 Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji on reelection victory https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-on-reelection-victory/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-on-reelection-victory/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:34:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279468 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. He also commends law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charges the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji-on-reelection-victory/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Miguel Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-miguel-almiron-first-player-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-miguel-almiron-first-player-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:11:25 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279465 Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side’s World Cup group match against Turkey in San Francisco. Almiron, 32, obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey’s Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-miguel-almiron-first-player-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Fastest Mundial to hit 100 goals in 68 years https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-fastest-mundial-to-hit-100-goals-in-68-years/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-fastest-mundial-to-hit-100-goals-in-68-years/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:01:53 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279463 The 2026 World Cup has become the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 – with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo brought up the century with the Netherlands’ third goal in a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday. It is the first time in 68 […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-fastest-mundial-to-hit-100-goals-in-68-years/feed/ 0 APC wins Ondo South Senatorial by-election https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-wins-ondo-south-senatorial-by-election/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-wins-ondo-south-senatorial-by-election/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:04:31 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279460 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-wins-ondo-south-senatorial-by-election/feed/ 0 APC wins Kano bye-election https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-wins-kano-bye-election/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-wins-kano-bye-election/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:59:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279457 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu polled 35,356 votes to defeat Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement […]

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