August 6, 2026 - Voice of Liberty NG

176 Kwara abductees freed after 6 months in captivity

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Govt. hails Tinubu, security forces No fewer than 176 residents abducted during the February 3 terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State have regained their freedom, ending nearly six months of anguish for their families and communities. The Kwara State government announced the development yesterday through a statement shared by the media aide to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Olayinka Fafoluyi, its official Facebook page. “Alhamdulillah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in…

Ɗangote lowers petrol price to ₦1,165, diesel to ₦1,570

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of petrol and diesel, lowering the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,165 per litre and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) to ₦1,570 per litre. The new pricing, announced on Wednesday, reduces the ex-depot price of petrol by ₦50 from ₦1,215 per litre, while diesel falls by ₦80 from ₦1,650 per litre. The refinery said the adjustment forms part of its efforts to make refined petroleum products more affordable, improve access to fuel and support economic activity across…

Osun: EFCC freezes govt. account 10 days to election

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, ten days to governorship election. According to reports, the account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency. The development came hours after the state governor, Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the state’s accounts and those of top government officials. In a statement issued yesteray by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the…

PFIPC probe: H’Reps set to question alleged DG at undisclosed location

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, (PFIPC), said yesterday it would interrogate the Director-General of the agency, Aderemi Matthew Adeyemi, in undisclosed location to respect the constitutional principles of separation of powers. This is as the Managing Director of a private firm, Divine Dopacy Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbenga Collins, yesterday narrated before the committee how he allegedly paid N400 million to the purported PFIPC DG after being promised a contract to renovate and furnish what was presented to him as the…

“Many airlines risk collapse within 30 days”, Onyema warns

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Vice-Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, Allen Onyema, has warned that many domestic airlines could go out of business within the next 30 days unless the Federal Government urgently addresses the challenges confronting the aviation industry. Onyema, who is also the Chairman of Air Peace, gave the warning yesterday at the launch of the book: ‘Pathways, Pilgrimage & Destiny: The Biography of Alhaji Muneer Bankole’, which was held in Lagos. He described the aviation industry as capital-intensive but less rewarding, warning that airlines are facing serious threats to…

EFCC begins takeover of Abubakar Malami-linked properties

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun taking possession of properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, following a final forfeiture order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. A residential property linked to the former minister in Kano State has been deserted and placed under security watch, while a hotel affected by the judgment remains operational. Justice Joyce AbdulMalik ordered the final forfeiture of the assets after holding that Malami and other claimants failed to establish that they were…

‘Nigeria of today worse than Abacha era’ – Pat Utomi

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has lambasted the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying that Today’s Nigeria is worse than the military-era Sani Abacha. Utomi said this during an interview on radio while discussing the state of the nation and recent concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria. According to him, the frustration expressed by the Catholic leaders reflects a wider feeling among Nigerians, stressing that the Catholic Church has a structured process through which its positions on national issues are developed. The professor pointed out that…

“Community policing key to tackling insecurity across Nigeria” – Sultan

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has advocated community policing as a key strategy for tackling insecurity across the country. The Sultan said sustainable peace could only be achieved through collaboration between security agencies and local communities. Represented by the Chiroman Kano, Adamu Lamiɗo Sanusi, the Sultan spoke yesterday at the ‘Arewa Awareness Summit on Unity Against Insecurity’, held at Arewa House, Kaduna. He said community members, particularly youths, possess firsthand knowledge of their environment and should be actively involved in intelligence gathering and crime prevention. “I personally…