March 16, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

Northern Groups allege marginalisation

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Warn of growing discontent over infrastructure, economic hardship A prominent northern socio-political coalition, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as the continued marginalisation of Northern Nigeria in the distribution of infrastructure projects and economic policies. In a press statement issued yesterday, the CNG said recent government spending patterns and economic conditions indicate that the region is being ‘short-changed’, warning that the situation could worsen public frustration if urgent steps are not taken. According to the group, the allocation of federal road projects…

FG defends revocation of mining licences

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Accuses firm of peddling false claims The Federal Government has defended its decision to revoke several mineral titles over unpaid statutory fees, accusing a mining firm, Jupiter Ltd, of spreading false claims about Nigeria’s mining sector. The allegation was made in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, who said the company was attempting to discredit ongoing reforms in the sector. Tomori stated that the ministry became aware of plans by the firm to sponsor negative publicity abroad,…

Birnin-Gwari Road: “Uba Sani will break his own record” – KADRA MD

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, will break his own record, when the 36km Bagoma-Gagumi road project in Birnin-Gwari local government area is completed, surpassing the Gadan Gayan-Gwaraji-Kujama road that was earlier commissioned in February. Managing Director of Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, stated this while on an inspection visit at the project site. He described the governor’s rural transformation as revolutionary. Recall that the Governor had commissioned the longest road that had been constructed the last two decades, cutting across three local governments last February.…

ADC adopts consensus model for 2026 Congresses

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted a consensus model for electing party executives ahead of its upcoming congresses and national convention. The party leadership also announced the adoption of a consensus approach for the elections and opened its membership register to welcome new members with immediate effect. In a statement by the party’s National Chairman, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, and BOT Secretary, Rufus Ikanmi, the party said the move was aimed at strengthening unity, inclusiveness, and internal cohesion within its ranks. The BOT/NWC invites interested members of the public to…

Pope Leo XIV condemns Trump’s Iran war for the 3rd time in 3 days

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Pope Leo XIV has spoken out against Donald Trump’s war on Iran for the third time, making clear that the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics views the ongoing military campaign as a moral catastrophe. Speaking at the Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, the first American-born pope urged world leaders to seek dialogue and find solutions without weapons, telling the congregation to “pray for peace, work for peace, less hatred”. His latest remarks follow a powerful message posted to X the day after Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” was launched…

Katsina: Fear grips farmers, as notorious bandits leader enforce ‘peace tax’

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Doma village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State have reportedly begun paying a controversial ‘peace tax’ to a notorious bandit leader, Isiyaku Kwasha Garwa, in a desperate attempt to avoid further attacks after a deadly confrontation earlier this year claimed 21 lives. Sources based on the community told newsmen that the payment arrangement was reluctantly accepted by villagers following months of violent raids and threats by armed groups operating in the area. Under the deal, residents are required to make periodic payments to Garwa and his…

“Settle differences with Wike or risk political collapse” – Lamiɗo warns PDP

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Wike’s loyalists take over Kano leadership Former governor of Jigawa State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamiɗo, has warned that the opposition party risks further political decline if its leaders fail to reconcile with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and resolve the lingering leadership crisis within the party. Lamiɗo, who issued the warning while speaking with newsmen during a Ramadan Iftar with PDP leaders and members in his hometown of Bamaina yesterday, urged party stakeholders to set aside personal…

UN Chief decries rising Islamophobia

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Calls for global action against discrimination The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, has raised alarm over what he described as growing “institutional discrimination” against Muslims around the world, warning that such trends threaten fundamental human rights and social harmony. In a message issued to mark the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’ yesterday, the UN chief said millions of Muslims across the globe continue to face systemic challenges ranging from discrimination in public institutions to social and economic exclusion. Guterres noted that Muslim communities are frequently subjected to…