June 23, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

Northern leaders demand hard truths, media inclusion, almajiri reform, at 2nd Liberty Symposium

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demands recognition of Nigeria’s media laws by unregulated Int’l broadcasters, National Security partnership, protection of Nigeria’s information sovereignty Aminu Imam Participants at the 2nd Liberty Symposium, held last Tuesday in Abuja, have called for urgent reforms to tackle insecurity, poverty, educational decline, youth unemployment and leadership failures in Northern Nigeria, warning that the region can no longer afford to ignore the structural problems hindering its development. The symposium, under the theme: ‘Re-Imagining the North: Media, Productive Power and the Making of the Next Northern Nigeria‘, brought together policymakers, media executives,…

Killings: “We’re ready for talks, or war, with Govt.” – Turji

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has stated that his group is open to negotiations with the government, but remains prepared for armed confrontation. According to reports, Turji stated this in a video recorded in Hausa, and dated June 20, 2026. The bandit leader also used the video to address the issue of possible peace talks with authorities, indicating a willingness to negotiate if the government chooses dialogue over military action. In the video, recorded in Hausa, dated June 20, 2026, the masked speaker, believed to be Turji, appeared alongside armed…

Opposition parties challenge INEC over vote-buying, ballot errors

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

Opposition parties have expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state and several by-elections held across the country, citing allegations of vote-buying, ballot omissions and other electoral shortcomings. Although the parties acknowledged improvements in logistics and the largely peaceful atmosphere during the polls, they argued that persistent irregularities could undermine public confidence in future elections. National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Osa Director, said the Ekiti governorship election was free from violence but tainted by allegations of vote-buying. “Although the Ekiti election was…

NLC blasts FG, as ₦10.45tr FAAC allocation fails to ease poverty, insecurity

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and private sector stakeholders have launched a fierce criticism against governments at all levels, accusing them of failing to translate surging revenues into better living conditions for citizens. Despite a massive influx of public funds, labor leaders and economists warn that worsening poverty, severe infrastructure decay, and unchecked insecurity continue to push Nigerians to the brink, leaving workers completely detached from the nation’s fiscal growth. The NLC Assistant General-Secretary, Chris Onyeka, stated directly that the massive increase in government revenue has not improved the welfare…

NiMet warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain across Nigeria

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall will affect many parts of the country from yesterday Monday, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, urging Nigerians to take precautionary measures against severe weather conditions. In its 3-day weather outlook released by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office forecast, a combination of sunny skies, cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and rainfall across the northern, central and southern regions of the country. According to the agency, northern states including Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Adamawa, and Borno are expected to experience morning thunderstorms…

2027: “Kwankwaso seized 69 Kano nomination forms” – PRP alleges

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Threatens legal action The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Northwest Stakeholders Forum has accused former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly hijacking nomination forms for 69 elective positions under the party’s platform and threatened legal action over the development. The Forum claimed that the nomination forms were purchased by an individual who is not a member of the PRP, describing the development as a serious threat to internal democracy and party integrity. The allegation was made by the chairman of the ‘PRP Northwest Stakeholders Forum’, AbdulƘadir Musa, during…

“Branding bandits as terrorists shuts door on peace talks” – Gumi

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video, in which he criticised the classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could worsen the security situation. According to the cleric, some bandit groups had previously shown a willingness to negotiate and should not have been labelled terrorists. “We don’t want to push them into terror beyond what they are…

“FG withheld ₦1.1tr (32%) from May Federation Revenue before FAAC sharing” – Advocacy group alleges

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Questions FG’s control of federation funds Chairman of the ‘Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Ltd/GTE’, Dele Oye, has accused the Federal Government of retaining a substantial portion of the Federation Account revenue before distributing funds to states and local councils, saying deductions at source continue to weaken subnational finances. Reacting to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursement for May 2026, concluded in June, Oye said Nigeria generated gross revenue of ₦3.4 trillion during the period, but only ₦2.3 trillion was made available for distribution among the three tiers…