Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

“Unprepared leaders are Africa’s problem” – Obasanjo

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified leadership as the bane of development in African nations. Obasanjo submitted that when leaders are poorly formed, nations are fractured, sources are stolen, children without education go to bed hungry, and young people with bright futures abandon hope and take “dangerous risks” in search of greener pastures. He spoke on Thursday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while addressing graduates of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI). The convocation ceremony took place during the former President’s 89th birthday lecture with the theme: ‘The Global Africa Enlightenment:…

2027: ‘APGA’ll adopt Tinubu as presidential candidate if APC clears him’ – Party Chairman

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced plans to adopt President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential poll once he is cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek re-election. APGA’s national chairman, Sly Ezeokemwa, at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, said: “We hope that during the national convention of the APC, if he secures the nomination of his party through direct primaries, I can bet you that the national convention of APGA will adopt him as our presidential candidate”. Ezeokenwa pointed out…

H’Reps approve ₦140bn budget for S’East Devt. Commission

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives Committee on the South-East Development Commission has approved the South-East Development Commission’s proposed ₦140 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed a presentation by SEDC Managing Director and CEO, Mark Okoye, during a budget defence session on Thursday. Established to drive economic growth, infrastructure development, and industrialisation across Nigeria’s five South-East states, the SEDC coordinates regional development projects and attracts both public and private investments to enhance the region’s socio-economic profile. During the session, Okoye unveiled the Commission’s ambitious plan to grow…

Kano: “Don’t use impeachment to settle political scores” – Kwankwasiyya tells lawmakers

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly against using the impeachment process as a political tool, warning that such a move could worsen political divisions in the state. The group was reacting to reported moves to impeach the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo. In a statement issued yesterday, the spokesperson of the movement, Dr Habibu Saleh, described the unfolding development as worrying and urged political actors in the state to avoid actions that may appear politically-motivated. According to him, “The people of Kano are…

“Mannir, Be Patient”- Reflections on Patience, Gratitude, and What Truly Matters

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

Mannir Musa Patience-sabr-in Islam is more than simply waiting. It is perseverance with purpose: continuing to do what is right even when circumstances are difficult.It means exercising restraint when anger might be easier, showing gratitude in the face of hardship,and holding on to hope when the path ahead appears uncertain. Admittedly, this is easier said than done. In a world that constantly urges us to pursue bigger and shinier things, it is easy to forget that happiness is not always found in accumulation. Often, it lies in gratitude-in recognising and…

Tax Shake-Up: FG bans roadside collections

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Slams 1% turnover levy for informal sector; Exempts businesses below ₦2m The Federal Government has outlawed roadside tax collections and cash-based enforcement nationwide, unveiling a new presumptive tax regime that imposes a flat 1% turnover levy on eligible informal businesses, as part of sweeping tax reforms. The new regulations, signed in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, mark what officials described as the full transition from legislation to implementation under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Edun, the framework, issued under…

Security Concerns: US Embassy cancels FCT visa appointments

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments earlier scheduled for yesterday in Abuja because of security concerns connected to possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The embassy, which announced the development in a statement issued yesterday, explained that the decision was taken to protect both visa applicants and embassy staff. “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026”, the statement said. Although the embassy did not explain the nature…

‘Abuja–Kaduna road reconstruction set for completion’ – FG

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the reconstruction of the Abuja–Kaduna Road. Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, who disclosed this on Tuesday, during a tour of the project sites, said that the road links the North-Central and other northern regions to the Federal Capital Territory, and provides a vital connection between Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. According to him, the Government decided to redesign the road from asphalt pavement to Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) to ensure durability, longevity, and…

‘Farmer-herder bloodshed claim 3,000 lives, displace 300,000 in 5yrs’ – Report

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Farmer-herder clashes have claimed nearly 3,000 lives and displaced over 300,000 Nigerians between 2018 and 2023, according to data from the Nigerian Security Tracker (2024). Speaking in Abuja, Farouk Bala of the ‘Youth Against Disaster Initiative’ (YADI) referenced the 2024 Nigeria Watch Report, which recorded an additional 567 deaths linked to such violence across 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory within a single year. YADI is now urging the Federal Government to accelerate the adoption of structured ranching, describing it as both a national security solution and an economic…

“Why I’m keeping quiet” — El-Rufa’i takes on ICPC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has defended his decision not to respond to investigators, saying his silence was a conscious and strategic choice informed by his belief that the ongoing probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is politically-driven. In his written submissions to the anti-graft agency, el-Rufa’i described his refusal to answer questions as both a lawful exercise of his constitutional right and a form of resistance to what he considers a biased investigation. He stressed that he would only offer a defence if and when formal…