Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Nationwide healthcare crisis looms, as nurses begin 7-day strike today

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

Hospitals throughout Nigeria are preparing for a nationwide shutdown as nurses from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector, begin a seven-day warning strike starting today, Wednesday. The strike action, which will paralyse healthcare delivery in at least 74 federal medical centres, teaching hospitals, specialist health institutions, state-owned hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the country, is being staged in protest over long-standing issues including poor remuneration, staff shortages, unimplemented allowances, and unsafe working conditions. Recall that the union had on July 14 issued…

Presidency defends Tinubu’s lavish reward to S’Falcons, compares it to BBNaija prize

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the president’s generous cash rewards to the Super Falcons, comparing them to the grand prize offered by the reality show Big Brother Naija, (BBNaija). In a post on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, Onanuga argued that the president’s gesture was a well-deserved recognition of excellence and should not attract criticism. “When you remember that MultiChoice, the organiser of the BBNaija reality show, is offering the winner ₦150 million grand prize, you wonder why some Nigerians are unappreciative…

2027: “No governor likely to challenge Tinubu” – Uba Sani

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani says no governor may challenge President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027 because of his support for government at the sub-national levels. He said no President in Nigeria’s history has given as much support to state governors and local government administrations as President Tinubu is doing. Sani made this known yesterday, during the opening ceremony of the two-day conference organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) to strengthen engagement between government and citizens. The event was held at the Arewa House in…

National Security: “Nigeria safer today than it was two years ago” – NSA Ribaɗu

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu, has said that incidents of Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal violence in Nigeria’s northern region have significantly reduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, compared to the previous government. Speaking at a two-day interactive session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna yesterday, Ribaɗu attributed the decline to Tinubu’s directive for a unified approach to national security. “Kaduna State alone recorded 1,192 killings and over 3,348 kidnappings under the previous administration. In Benue, over 5,000 people lost their lives within the…

Presidency: “Wait till 2031” – Akume to northern politicians

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), George Akume, has urged Northern Region politicians to wait until 2031 before running for president. Akume made the plea during his remarks at a two-day Interactive Season on Government-Citizen Engagement yesterday in Kaduna. The event, with the theme: “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-citizens’ Engagement for National Unity”, was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. The SGF commended the Foundation for providing a platform where citizens and government officials could sit and explore ways to enhance governance, democracy, and development. He…

Babachir Lawal accuses Tinubu govt. of anti-North agenda

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Declares APC “unelectable” in 2027 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a scathing attack on the Bola Tinubu administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that no northern elected official will win re-election under the APC platform in 2027. Speaking in an interview during a television programme, Lawal accused the APC of marginalising northern Nigeria and described the party as “destructive” and incapable of delivering electoral victory in the region. He urged northern politicians seeking re-election – including sitting governors –…

Katsina: Rampaging bandits kill at least 130 policemen, soldiers, community guards

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Aminu Imam

Katsina state government has said over 100 personnel of the state-owned security outfit, Community Watch Corps, have been killed by armed bandits. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. According to him, more than 30 police officers have also paid the ultimate price, and several soldiers lost their lives in the line of duty. “These heroes deserve our respect, not social media mockery. Their sacrifices reflect the seriousness and commitment of both the government and the security architecture. It must also…

Tinubu sympathises with victims of Adamawa flood, Niger boat accident

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the recent flood in Yola, Adamawa State, and a boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State. In a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President conveyed his condolences to the affected families and commended the emergency responders who have been on the frontline of rescue efforts. “I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the communities and families of victims affected by the flood disaster in Yola and…

Tinubu rewards Super Falcons with $100,000, homes, National Honours

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Aminu Imam

…As NGF donates ₦10m each President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s Super Falcons with $100,000 (roughly ₦150 million) each, three-bedroom apartments, and national honours following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, (WAFCON), in Morocco. The team, which staged a dramatic comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3–2 in the final on Saturday and clinch a record-extending 10th title, was hosted at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday. Tinubu told the players and officials during the reception: “You have demonstrated an indomitable spirit of resilience, determination, and…

‘FRSC can’t seize licences, vehicles without legal basis’ – Appeal Court rules

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Awards ₦10m to motorist The Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo state, has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has no legal authority to seize drivers’ licences, vehicles, or documents without lawful justification. The judgment came in Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022 involving the FRSC and Dr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Shebbs. The court upheld an earlier ruling that declared such seizures a violation of fundamental human rights. However, it reduced the damages awarded from ₦30 million to ₦10 million. The incident occurred in 2020 during a Covid-19 lockdown. Dr. Shebbs said…