October 25, 2025 - Voice of Liberty NG

National Security: Tinubu replaces Service Chiefs in major shake-up

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Retains Defence Intel Chief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganisation of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed the Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as the Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas is now the new Chief of Naval…

“Why I rejected el-Rufa’i as my successor” – Obasanjo

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he turned down a suggestion to endorse former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor in 2007. Speaking yesterday at a public event, Obasanjo recounted how former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, had once proposed el-Rufa’i as a suitable replacement for him at the end of his tenure. Recall that el-Rufa’i had served under Obasanjo’s administration first as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and later as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2003 and 2007. When Obasanjo…

FG launches nationwide crackdown on oil, gold smugglers

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The National Economic Council has said it would begin a crackdown on illegal gold miners as part of a broader strategy to safeguard Nigeria’s natural resources and boost government revenue. The move follows the Council’s decision to expand the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control on Thursday, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, to include the fight against illegal mining and mineral smuggling. Briefing State House correspondents after the 153rd NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…

2027: Kwankwaso opens talks with Obi, Tinubu, Jonathan

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Says: “We’re ready for anyone” Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has predicted that the 2027 general elections will be the most competitive and intense in Nigeria’s political history. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service to mark his 69th birthday, the former Defence Minister said that Nigerians are now more politically conscious, informed, and determined to take control of their future. He noted that the coming polls would be different because citizens have become…

H’Reps makes move to limit rent hikes to 20%

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives has asked the federal government to work with states to regulate house rent in the country. The parliament passed the resolution during plenary on Thursday, following the adoption of a Motion sponsored by Bassey Akiba, a lawmaker from Cross River state. Moving the Motion, Akiba said the challenging economic climate is affecting individuals, households, and businesses, especially those in rental accommodation. The legislator said there is often a “sudden surge in rent” in areas after public infrastructure such as roads, markets, or other amenities are…

Alleged forgery: Court approves suit to prosecute Labour Minister

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a suit seeking the prosecution of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged falsification of election results during the 2023 polls. According to reports, Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling dated September 23, said Hon. Amobi Ogah, a member of the House of Representatives, presented enough evidence to justify the court’s intervention. The court granted Ogah permission to seek an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate and possibly prosecute Onyejeocha for alleged result…

UK Supreme Court dismisses P&ID appeal

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Orders £43m payment to Nigeria The United Kingdom (UK)’s Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Process & Industrial Development (P&ID), affirming that the £43 million cost award granted to Nigeria should be paid in pound sterling and not in naira. In a unanimous decision delivered on Wednesday by a five-member panel comprising Robert Reed, Dame Simler, David Richards, Ben Stephens, and Patrick Hodge, the court ruled that there was no basis to alter the currency of payment, noting that Nigeria had paid its lawyers in pounds throughout the…

National Assembly mulls creation of 55 States, 278 LGAs

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th National Assembly has begun reviewing 69 constitutional amendment bills, including proposals for 55 new states and 278 local councils. Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, made this known at the opening of a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Review of the 1999 Constitution held in Lagos. Jibrin said the Legislature aims to submit the first amendments to state Assemblies before year-end. “It has been a long journey to bring the Senate and…