June 21, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

“Insecurity threatens 2026 planting season” – AFAN wans

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says over 200 Kaduna farmers kidnapped Rising insecurity across Nigeria’s farming communities is disrupting the 2026 planting season, with farmers abandoning farmlands over fears of attacks, kidnappings and banditry. Reports indicate that violence has intensified in key agricultural states, including Benue, Plateau, Niger, Kogi and parts of the North-West, forcing many farmers to flee. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that up to 35 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity if agricultural disruptions continue. Vice-President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Daniel Okafor, said farmers…

Nigeria’s forex reserves hit $51.04bn

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Highest level since 2009 Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $51.04 billion, reaching their strongest level in nearly 17 years amid sustained foreign exchange inflows and improving conditions in the foreign exchange (forex) market. Data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the country’s gross external reserves stood at $51.04 billion as of June 18, 2026. The figure represents the highest reserve level recorded since January 20, 2009, when reserves were approximately $51.07 billion. The latest development highlights the continued strengthening of Nigeria’s external position, following notable…

B’Haram commanders linked to Oyo school abduction

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As rescue mission claims 3 soldiers Security sources have identified two senior Boko Haram commanders, as key figures behind the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire LGS of Oyo state, while ongoing rescue operations have reportedly claimed the lives of three soldiers. Recall that the victims were kidnapped on May 15 from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Esiele. At least 42 pupils and staff, including a principal, were taken. One of the abducted teachers, Michael Oyedokun, was killed…

PDP leadership crisis deepens, as court fixes date in suit against INEC

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice Salim Ibrahim, has fixed June 30, 2026, for the hearing of preliminary issues in a suit filed by the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking to fast-track the recognition of the Party’s Interim National Working Committee (INWC). The suit seeks an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the INWC as the legitimate leadership of the PDP. The action was instituted by the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator…

‘Unregulated foreign influence in media contributing to insecurity’ – NUJ

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised concerns that unchecked access by foreign entities to Nigeria’s media landscape is emerging as a factor exacerbating the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Friday in Abuja during the second day of the National Security Summit jointly organised by the NUJ and the Department of State Services (DSS), the union’s National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya-Abdullahi, called for greater oversight of foreign participation in the media sector. The summit, themed: ‘Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building’, brought together journalists, security experts…

“Tinubu may lead Nigeria to war path if 2027 is rigged” – Dino Melaye

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kogi-West Senator, Dino Melaye, has warned that Nigeria could face serious political unrest if the 2027 presidential election is manipulated in favour of President Bola Tinubu. In a video shared on his Facebook page yesterday, Melaye alleged that any attempt to rig the next general election would be met with “vehement resistance” from the opposition, insisting that Nigerians would not accept an imposed leadership. He also referenced Indonesia’s history of mass resistance, suggesting similar public action could occur in Nigeria if democratic principles are undermined. Melaye, however, did not…

NDPC seeks clarification from INEC over alleged data breach

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark three years of the Commission. Olatunji said the request followed the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Act by President Bola Tinubu on June 12, 2023, noting that it was part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral database. According to…

LG Funds: “Hold your Govs. accountable” – Presidency tells State Assemblies

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has called on State Houses of Assembly to strengthen oversight of local government allocations, saying the President cannot act as a “prefect” to governors under Nigeria’s federal structure. Speaking on federalism and accountability, Bwala said policy direction rests with the President at the centre, while implementation and scrutiny lie with governors, state lawmakers, and other federated institutions. “The President is not a prefect to the governors. That is why I talk about federalism. At the centre, whatever the…