Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

2026 Hajj: NAHCON pegs fees at ₦8.5m

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Retains states slot allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), has announced a provisional fare of ₦8.5 million for the 2026 Hajj exercise, as part of early preparations for the pilgrimage. The tentative figure was disclosed at a strategic post-Hajj meeting held on Thursday, at the Hajj House Headquarters in Abuja. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, made the announcement during the meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, aimed at reviewing the 2025 Hajj operations and initiating planning for the upcoming year. “The NAHCON Chairman…

2027: PDP cautions members backing Tinubu

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Threatens sanctions The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has cautioned members against endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second-term, warning that such actions amount to anti-party activity and will attract stiff sanctions. In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party expressed concern over the conduct of some prominent members whose public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its 2027 presidential candidate violates the PDP Constitution. The NWC cited Section 10(6) of the party’s Constitution, which prohibits members from aligning…

Sowore regains freedom, says detention ‘illegal’

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody. Sowore had been detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory since Wednesday when he honoured an invitation from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. The activist confirmed, who his release in a Facebook post, described his detention as “illegal and unjust”. “The Nigeria Police Force has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement. I have been released from unjust, illegal and unwarranted detention.…

‘52% of Kano children stunted by malnutrition’ – UNICEF

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has raised concern over the nutritional status of children in Kano, revealing that 51.9 percent of children are stunted. Its Chief of the field office in Kano, Rahma Farah, stated this during the official handover of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, which was held at Takai LGA. The food was procured through a joint government and UNICEF Child Nutrition Match Fund initiative. Farah noted that the figure implies that one in every two children in the state is not growing well due to chronic malnutrition. He…

Progr. Govs. Forum gives Uba Sani ‘Good Governance’ award

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF), has given Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, a ‘Special Recognition Award’ for exemplary leadership and transformative governance, saying that it is anchored on youth empowerment, innovation and inclusive development. The award was presented at the official opening of the PGF Quarterly Meeting of Commissioners for Youth and Sports in APC-Governed States, which was held in Kaduna. The PGF Director-General, Folorunso Aluko, said: “The award highlights Governor Sani’s unwavering dedication to progressive values and measurable development across key sectors”. The Forum described Governor Sani as…

Marginalisation: ’83m Nigerians remain poor, just 10% control 90% of Nigeria’s wealth’ – Oxfam

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

Oxfam’s Country Director in Nigeria, John Makina, has said the nation’s inequality crisis continues to enrich a privileged minority while trapping millions in poverty. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at a dialogue, themed: “The Next 90%: Youth, Policy & A Fairer Nigeria”, Makina said 10% of Nigerians controls 90% of the country’s resources, leaving over 83 million people to survive on less than ₦3,100 ($2) a day. “This means not having enough money for good schools, healthcare and other basic amenities,” he said. “More than two-thirds of teenage girls in…

Where is Tinubu? Health rumours swirl, as Presidency dismisses concerns

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

Amid mounting public concern, reports suggest President Bola Tinubu may be battling a health challenge, potentially requiring urgent medical attention abroad. A published report yesterday disclosed that each has learned that several of his public engagements have been abruptly cancelled, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima stepping in at official events. Tinubu has not been seen publicly since August 1, when he appeared at a media summit in Abuja. His absence at key state functions – including a celebratory reception for the victorious D’Tigress basketball team – has further fueled speculation. Presidential…

FG warns of flooding in Lagos, Rivers, Niger, 27 others

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, (NiHSA), has warned of potential flooding in 198 local government areas across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The alert, issued yesterday, covers August 7 to August 21, 2025, a span of 15 days during which vulnerable communities are advised to take precautionary measures. The alert categorised flood-risk levels as very high, high and moderate, depending on local topography and rainfall intensity projections. The affected states are: Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross-River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, the Federal Capital Territory, Gombe,…

Atiku grants scholarships to 3 TeenEagle Global champions

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

Three Nigerian teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, have been awarded fully-funded scholarships by the Atiku Abubakar Foundation following their outstanding performance at the TeenEagle Global Finals, in London, UK. The recipients, Nafisa Abdullahi, Ruƙayya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, were honoured through the Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF), for what the organisation described as an “inspiring display of excellence and intellect on the global stage”. The announcement was conveyed in a letter dated August 5, 2025, and signed by the Acting Secretary of the Foundation, Professor Ahmadu Shehu. The…

“We reward thieves with govt. appointments” – Kano Emir, Sanusi

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Decries loss of moral values in Nigeria Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the loss of moral values in Nigerian society, especially how people in power are treated. According to him, the Nigerian society must stop rewarding people who stole the nation’s commonwealth as public office holders with more public opportunities. Speaking on a television programme on Wednesday, Sanusi said: “The entire value system of the country has been eroded. “A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected, is glorified,…