January 13, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

Ex-AGF Malami under fresh DSS probe, after arms discovery in his Kebbi home

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The former Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has yet to perfect the bail conditions granted him by a Federal High Court, as a fresh investigation into arms and ammunition allegedly found in his residence in Kebbi State complicates his legal troubles. Malami, who was granted bail alongside his son, AbdulAziz, and wife, Asabe Bashir, remains in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, having failed to meet the stringent conditions imposed by the court. Findings indicate that Malami is facing a separate probe by the…

Northern CAN alleges plot to divide region along religious lines

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in the 19 Northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, has alleged plans by certain elements to ensure the North remains divided through targeted killing of Christians in the country. The cleric made the claim during an interactive session with newsmen at his residence in Kaduna, at the weekend. According to him, intelligence reports have it that the targeted killing of Christians is being hatched to take place within the North-Central region. He, therefore, called on Christians within…

Bandits impose ₦50,000 farming tax on Kano, Katsina settlements

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane growers before harvest, as they enforce a parallel system of governance within key forest reserves in the region. According to reports, the bandits have entrenched themselves in the Rugu Forest of Faskari local government area of Katsina State and Falgore Forest, of Doguwa LGA of Kano State, where they collect illegal farm taxes and issue threats against non-compliant farmers. The report noted that farmers, who refuse to pay…

2026 Merit, Governance Awards: A’Bello Memorial Foundation to honour Yar’Adua, Ɗanjuma, others

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, (SABMF), has announced the recipients of its prestigious ‘2026 Merit, Good Governance and Lifetime Achievement Awards’, honouring eminent Nigerians whose lives and careers exemplify leadership, integrity and selfless service to the nation. In a statement issued at the weekend, the Foundation said the awardees were selected through a rigorous and transparent process in recognition of their outstanding contributions to nation-building and their commitment to the values espoused by the Late Premier of the defunct Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. Among…

Trump declares himself Acting President of Venezuela

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump, has claimed the role of “Acting President of Venezuela”. This was revealed yesterday, in a post shared on his Truth Social account. The post included an image styled like a Wikipedia entry, showing him as both the 45th and 47th President of the United States and now in charge of Venezuela starting January 2026. The image also displayed his official portrait and the name of his U.S. vice president, JD Vance. This declaration came after Trump previously said the United States would oversee Venezuela…

Gumi calls for plan to end Almajiri system in the North

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called for a ‘Marshall Plan’ to gradually end the Almajiri system in Northern Nigeria. In a post on X, Gumi said the North has the capacity to lead Nigeria’s education sector within the next 15 years with the phasing-out of the Almajiri system. He based his claim on the presence of about 150 public and private universities in the region. According to him, Northern Nigeria has enough educational institutions to drive major progress if the right policies are put in place. He said…

Edo shuts schools over security concerns

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Edo State government has announced a suspension of second-term resumption for schools across Edo-Central senatorial district following recent unrest in Ekpoma. The decision affects both public and private educational institutions in the district and comes in the wake of a violent protest triggered by growing concerns over frequent kidnappings in the area. Recall that last week’s demonstration in Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan-West local government area, left several people injured and led to the vandalism of the palace of the town’s traditional ruler. Reports also indicated that a number…

2027: ADC alleges APC plot to cripple opposition

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As APC chieftain warns party over Atiku, zoning crisis The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), of deliberately engineering internal crises within major opposition parties to weaken them ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as an APC chieftain has warned that the ADC itself risks internal instability over zoning and the growing influence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation while featuring on a television programme, claiming that the APC had a hand in…