Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Amnesty Int’l, activists condemn Army�s arrest of journalist�

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Aminu Imam

Condemnations have trailed the detention of investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo by the Nigerian Army at an oil-bunkering site in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Recall that Spokesperson for the 6 Division, Lt-Col. ?anjuma ?anjuma, stated on Friday that Soyombo was arrested during an operation against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Amnesty International, in its condemnation, described the �arbitrary arrest� as unlawful and called for his immediate and unconditional release. �Fisayo has been in military detention and out of reach since 26 Nov. � in utter disregard for the rule of law.…

Hardships: �Reverse bad economic policies� – Catholic Knights urge Tinubu�

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) Nigeria, a foremost Catholic Order, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reverse economic policies responsible for the intense hardship Nigerians are passing through.Food and travel guides The KSM Nigeria stated this in Calabar on Friday, at a press briefing to mark the commencement of its 45th Supreme Council Convention, with the theme: �Deepening Christian Spirituality and Family Values � Roles and Challenges�, billed to be held from Friday to Sunday. According to its leader, Worthy Supreme Knight Charles Mbelede, �The Order is…

P’Harcourt Refinery abruptly shuts down operations

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Aminu Imam

�Details emerge Barely three days after the resumption of activities at the Port Harcourt Refining Company, the refinery has abruptly shut down operations just days after a grand re-opening. It was gathered that as of Friday, there was no activity on the site, with some workers claiming that the refinery was undergoing calibration, which might last till next week. A recent visit revealed an empty loading bay with no activities taking place, as workers indicated that the refinery was undergoing calibration expected to continue until next week. Despite Tuesday’s inauguration…

�North will not be party to Tinubu�s Tax Reform Bills� � Gov. Zulum�

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has stressed that President Bola Tinubu�s Tax Reform Bills, currently before the National Assembly, will have detrimental effects on the North and other parts of the country if passed. In an interview on a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service programme yesterday, which was posted on X, Zulum stressed that the North will not be party to the proposed legislation, warning that the tax reforms would lead to economic decline, hunger, poverty, and insecurity, especially in the northern region. The governor also questioned the rush…

Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO Director-General

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation for another term. The reappointment was announced by the WTO yesterday, stating that Okonjo-Iweala�s second-term will commence on September 1, 2025. A notification sent to journalists showed that WTO members agreed to reappoint Okonjo-Iweala after a general council meeting. �Her second four-year term, which was approved at a special General Council meeting, will begin on 1 September 2025. DG Okonjo-Iweala took office as Director-General in March 2021 and is the first African and the first woman…

World’s largest gold deposit found; worth over US$80bn

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

A deposit of high-quality gold ore containing around 1,000 metric tons (1,100 US tons) of the precious metal has been discovered in central China, according to Chinese state media. Valued at approximately 600 billion yuan, or US$83 billion, the discovery could be considered the largest and most lucrative reservoir of gold ever uncovered, surpassing the 900 metric tons estimated to lie within the mother of all gold reserves, South Deep mine in South Africa. The Geological Bureau of Hunan Province announced the detection of 40 gold veins within a depth…

�Tinubu not sit-at-home president� – Presidency

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Says his frequent trips in Nigerians� best interests The Presidency has justified President Bola Tinubu�s frequent trips as marketing strategies to woo international investors as Nigeria grapples with economic chaos. According to Presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, in a recent interview �It speaks to one important fact: Presidents are the chief marketers of their countries. When they travel and go to these forums, they also meet other world leaders for a reason�. The President is currently in France on a State visit. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Tinubu has…

Chad cuts military ties with France

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Chad has cut military ties with its former colonial master, France.� The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday, hours after Jean-Noel Barrot, French foreign minister, met Chad�s President Mahamat Deby. The move leaves the Sahel, a region once brimming with French troops, devoid of one. According to the Chadian foreign minister, Abderaman, it was time for his country to �assert its full sovereignty�. The statement said Chad intends to reshape its alliances in line with national priorities, but noted that the move would not undermine historical ties with…

Kaduna: Gov. Sani receives repentant bandits, re-opens market

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, yesterday in Birnin-Gwari, received some repentant bandits and reopened the cattle market which had been closed for about 10 years due to insecurity. According to the State government several senior bandit leaders and their followers have laid their arms and embraced peace. Governor Sani said his government collaborated with some federal agencies to establish �The Peace Dialogue Group�, to engage with stakeholders. According to him, �Through numerous meetings and extensive discussions, we have built bridges of trust. Several senior bandit leaders had laid their…

French band performs P-Square�s song for Tinubu, wife at Paris State Dinner

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

A French band brought a touch of Nigerian culture to a State dinner in Paris, France, on Thursday, when they delivered a lively rendition of P-Square�s hit song: �Taste The Money (Testimony)� in honour of President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi. The dinner, hosted at the Palais de l��lys�e by French President Emmanuel Macron, was part of Tinubu�s three-day State visit to France, which aimed to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. In a viral video capturing the highlight of the evening, the band thrilled the…