July 13, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

“Rescue Oyo pupils, but don’t forget Borno children”, Sultan, CAN, parents urge Tinubu

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from oriire local government area of Oyo State has triggered fresh nationwide appeals for the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of dozens of schoolchildren still being held by terrorists in Borno state. Leading the calls, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, commended President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescue operation in Oyo but urged them to demonstrate the same level of commitment toward rescuing schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram in…

INEC extends presidential, NASS candidates submission deadline

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the extension of the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made this known in a statement issued yesterday, saying that the deadline for submission in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections slated for Saturday 11th July 2026 had been extended to midnight on Tuesday 14th July, 2026. Haruna said that the decision…

“Reverse proposed ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO exam fees” – Atiku tells Tinubu

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the proposed uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. In a statement issued yesterday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the planned fee increase as harsh and economically insensitive, arguing that it would place an additional burden on millions of Nigerian families already battling high inflation, rising food prices, transportation costs,…

APC confirms upload of Tinubu, Shettima, NASS candidates to INEC portal

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination portal. The submission includes the presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as well as the party’s 109 senatorial candidates and 360 House of Reps.’ candidates. Announcing the development yesterday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the successful upload as a testament to the party’s organisational capacity and preparedness for the forthcoming elections. In an issued statement at…

Kidnappers abduct corpse in Kogi state

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected kidnappers have abducted the corpse of Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine Ikwue, along with nine mourners while travelling to his hometown in Benue State. According to reports, the gunmen launched attack on the convoy conveying the deceased officer’s body to Otukpo for burial at about 6 p.m. on Thursday along the Ochadamu–Ejule Road in Ofu local government area of Kogi State. The Commission’s Sector Commander, Kogi State, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident explaining that the abductors seized nine mourners, including two personnel of…

Army uncovers foreign terror network after crushing ISWAP assault

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Troops of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai‘ have dealt a crushing blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters after repelling a daring night-time assault on a military position in Borno State, killing several insurgents and recovering a camcorder said to contain sensitive operational footage that has revealed the involvement of foreign terrorist facilitators. The military said the attempted infiltration of Cross Kauwa, in Kukawa local government area was thwarted on Saturday night as alert troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North-East unleashed overwhelming firepower…

SERAP drags INEC to court over alleged ₦800bn APC campaign fund

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral umpire to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to finance political and campaign activities. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2026, follows reports alleging that APC governors have been making monthly deductions from their FAAC allocations into a dedicated campaign…

Mystery deepens over woman’s death at Umahi’s residence, as fresh details emerge

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Mystery over woman's death at Umahi's residence

A woman who died at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has been identified as Mary Habila, a physiotherapist, whose death has continued to spark public concern and calls for a transparent investigation. According to a published report yesterday, Habila’s body was found without clothing when it was removed from the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, on June 27, 2026. The Minister confirmed that Habila died at his residence, describing the incident as “unfortunate”. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis…