Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Health workers declare 7 days nationwide warning strike

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

Health workers under the auspices Joint Health Sectors Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have declared a seven-day nationwide warning strike commencing from midnight of Oct. 25. JOHESU’s National President, Kabiru Minjibir, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the end of the unions� expanded National Executive Council (NEC) hybrid meeting in Abuja yesterday. Minjibir regretted that, thus far, the unions were yet to get any positive response from the Federal Government on some of the critical issues raised in spite of repeated assurances during meetings with…

“Tinubu came to office without a plan” � Obasanjo

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu, stating that he came to power without a plan for the country. In a recent interview, Obasanjo emphasised that leadership goes beyond making pronouncements, especially when such statements have not been thoroughly studied. According to him, �What do you say about a president who came to office without a plan? He came into office without a plan; and then he woke up and just announced a three-point plan. What is this three-point plan? What are its objectives? Who developed it? You simply open…

Kano LG polls: KANSIEC vows to conduct today�s elections�

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, (KANSIEC), has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct the scheduled today’s 2024 local government elections in 44 local government areas (LGAs) of the State. KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, announced this yesterday, following a court ruling that upheld the Commission�s authority to proceed with the planned elections. Recall that a Federal High Court, presided by Justice Simon Amobeda, on Tuesday delivered a judgement that disqualified the Chairman, Secretary, and other commissioners of the Commission. Malumfashi said �Today, (Friday), Kano State High Court ruled in favour of…

House of Reps. reject Shari’ah law Bill

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

A proposed Bill seeking to expand the application of Shari’ah law beyond personal matters in Nigeria has been rejected by the 10th House of Representatives. The Bill aimed to amend sections of the Constitution to remove the word �personal� from the provisions concerning Shari’ah law, a change that would have broadened its scope. The Bill, introduced by Aliyu Missau, was designed to address challenges faced by commercial entities such as Jaiz and Taj banks, which operate under Islamic principles. However, many lawmakers raised concerns that the amendment could expand the…

Cabinet reshuffle: Mixed reactions trail Tinubu’s ministerial retainment of Matawalle

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which included the removal of five Ministers and the appointment of seven new ones awaiting Senate confirmation, has drawn mixed reactions across Nigeria. The re-organisation eliminated the Ministry of Sports Development, transferring its duties to the National Sports Commission, and replaced the Ministry of Niger-Delta Development with the Ministry of Regional Development, aimed at streamlining resources across various regional Commissions. Criticism arose regarding Tinubu�s decision to retain Bello Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence, despite accusations linking him to banditry in Zamfara State,…

Hardship: “We didn�t tell Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy” � IMF

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied advising the President Bola Tinubu administration to remove fuel subsidy. Speaking at a press conference during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, United States, IMF�s African Region Director Abebe Selassie, stated that it does not have a say on the fiscal, monetary and macro-economic policies of any nation. The global lender said the Tinubu’s administration independently made the decision to do away with fuel subsidy, describing the move to remove the subsidy as a domestic one. According to him,…

“Old Naira notes remain legal tender” � CBN debunks Dec. 2024 deadline claims

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has debunked reports claiming that the old series of N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to exist as legal tender by December 31, 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the apex bank noted that the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 to extend the use of old naira banknotes still holds indefinitely. According to the statement, �The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been…

Ministerial� shakeup: Northern Broadcast Media Owners extol Tinubu for retaining Idris

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA) have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for retaining Idris Mohammed as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, following the recent cabinet reshuffle. Chairman, Board of Trustees Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, NBMOA, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan announced this in a statement yesterday. NBMOA Chairman, Alhaji Ramalan expressed his appreciation for the decision, stating that it reflects the President�s commitment to the continued growth and development of Nigeria�s information industry. Ramalan noted that the President�s decision was based on his interest in…

FG confirms plan to raise VAT rate

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has confirmed plans to raise the Value-Added Tax, (VAT) rate. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this while speaking at an investor meeting during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual meetings in Washington DC, USA. According to the minister, the proposed VAT increase, currently under consideration by the National Assembly, will be applied gradually and will primarily affect luxury items. He said essential items consumed by poorer and vulnerable Nigerians would remain exempt from VAT or attract a zero rate. Edun added…

“We hired helicopter that crashed” � NNPCL

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, (NNPCL), has said that it hired the helicopter that crashed into the river in Rivers State yesterday. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, who confirmed the development in an issued statement yesterday, said in the statement: �On the 24th of October 2024, about 11:22am, we lost contact with the Helicopter � Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO � NUIMS ANTAN. The helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation�. As earlier…