March 5, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

Tax Shake-Up: FG bans roadside collections

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Slams 1% turnover levy for informal sector; Exempts businesses below ₦2m The Federal Government has outlawed roadside tax collections and cash-based enforcement nationwide, unveiling a new presumptive tax regime that imposes a flat 1% turnover levy on eligible informal businesses, as part of sweeping tax reforms. The new regulations, signed in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, mark what officials described as the full transition from legislation to implementation under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Edun, the framework, issued under…

Security Concerns: US Embassy cancels FCT visa appointments

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments earlier scheduled for yesterday in Abuja because of security concerns connected to possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The embassy, which announced the development in a statement issued yesterday, explained that the decision was taken to protect both visa applicants and embassy staff. “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026”, the statement said. Although the embassy did not explain the nature…

‘Abuja–Kaduna road reconstruction set for completion’ – FG

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the reconstruction of the Abuja–Kaduna Road. Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, who disclosed this on Tuesday, during a tour of the project sites, said that the road links the North-Central and other northern regions to the Federal Capital Territory, and provides a vital connection between Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. According to him, the Government decided to redesign the road from asphalt pavement to Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) to ensure durability, longevity, and…

‘Farmer-herder bloodshed claim 3,000 lives, displace 300,000 in 5yrs’ – Report

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Farmer-herder clashes have claimed nearly 3,000 lives and displaced over 300,000 Nigerians between 2018 and 2023, according to data from the Nigerian Security Tracker (2024). Speaking in Abuja, Farouk Bala of the ‘Youth Against Disaster Initiative’ (YADI) referenced the 2024 Nigeria Watch Report, which recorded an additional 567 deaths linked to such violence across 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory within a single year. YADI is now urging the Federal Government to accelerate the adoption of structured ranching, describing it as both a national security solution and an economic…

“Why I’m keeping quiet” — El-Rufa’i takes on ICPC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has defended his decision not to respond to investigators, saying his silence was a conscious and strategic choice informed by his belief that the ongoing probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is politically-driven. In his written submissions to the anti-graft agency, el-Rufa’i described his refusal to answer questions as both a lawful exercise of his constitutional right and a form of resistance to what he considers a biased investigation. He stressed that he would only offer a defence if and when formal…

Enugu: Islamic cleric, Sarkin Hausawa held for alleged ₦100m fraud

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 74-year-old Islamic scholar and Director of the Islamic Centre, Uwani, Enugu, Musa Ani, alongside the Sarkin Hausawa of Enugu, Suleiman Haruna Sule, for an alleged ₦100m fraud. According to reports, Ani was apprehended by operatives at the Islamic Centre last Friday, February 27, 2026, following allegations of financial mismanagement. Sule, who doubles as Chairman of the United Inter-Community Traditional Council of Chiefs, was reportedly detained on Saturday when he visited the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to secure bail for Ani. The arrests…

“Political sins won’t take you to hell” – Oshiomhole

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Edo-North, Adams Oshiomhole, has stirred debate after declaring that political sins are not enough to send politicians to hellfire. Speaking on Tuesday, at the Edo State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, Oshiomhole made the remark while responding to an appeal from the party’s newly elected state chairman, Jarret Tenebe. Tenebe had asked party members to forgive him for any wrongs he may have committed while serving as acting chairman. In his response, the former Edo State governor dismissed the weight of “political sins,”…

“Stepping aside from partisan politics, best decision I ever made”- Ramalan, former Kaduna APC Caucus Chairman

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says decision brought peace, fulfilment Aminu Imam Former chairman of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) Kaduna State Caucus and proprietor of Liberty Radio, Television (TVR) and Voice of Liberty newspaper, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has described his decision to step away from partisan politics as the most rewarding choice of his four-decade political career. Speaking in an interview with Liberty TVR News, Ramalan said leaving active politics marked a turning point in his life, allowing him to rediscover personal peace and professional fulfilment outside the intense arena of…