Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Alleged ₦8.7bn Money Laundering: Court sends Malami, wife, son back to prison

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As EFCC files amended 16-count charge Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Hajiya Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar AbdulAziz Malami, have been remanded in correctional facilities following their re-arraignment over an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering scheme. Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, yesterday ordered that the trio be returned to custody pending the hearing and determination of fresh bail applications. Recall that Malami and his son were remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was ordered to be held at…

‘U.S providing military support to Nigeria at no cost’ – DHQ

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the United States is providing military support to Nigeria at no cost as part of efforts to combat terrorism. The Director of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, Major General Michael Onoja, made this known yesterday, while briefing journalists on security operations conducted in February 2026, disclosed that the US is offering training, intelligence and other operational assistance to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations. Onoja explained that the support is being channelled through the United States Africa Command under a partnership arrangement. “The…

“Where is Dadiyata?” – Kaduna youths demand probe, back EFCC investigation of el-Rufa’i

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna witnessed a wave of coordinated protests on Thursday, as hundreds of youths and civil society groups stormed the Government House and marched through major streets of the metropolis, demanding accountability over the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, and backing ongoing corruption probes into former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i. The demonstrators, comprising youths and women, began their procession at the UTC roundabout before moving in an orderly march toward the Government House. Singing solidarity songs and wielding placards, they called for a public audit of el-Rufai’s eight-year administration…

INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027 as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state Houses of assembly election. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education committee, announced the new election timetable in a statement issued yesterday. The electoral body had earlier fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and states’ Houses of Assembly elections but was…

Unpaid wages: Strike looms, as Labour gives FG 24hr ultimatum

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Labour unions within the federal public service have issued a firm deadline to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of funds to settle unpaid wages and allowances. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side), which represents 8 civil service unions, notified the Ministry of Labour and Employment that all outstanding payments must be cleared by February 27, 2026. According to the unions, federal workers are owed three months of wage awards and other allowances across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, (MDAs). They warned that failure to…

APC blasts ADC over Edo shooting claim, calls for probe

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting involving ADC members in Edo State, describing the opposition party as “its own nemesis” and accusing it of orchestrating its political misfortune. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party characterised the ADC’s claim as “utterly delusional,” arguing that it was made without regard for due process or the outcome of investigations by security agencies. The APC faulted the opposition…

Kebbi: Terrorists attack mosque, kill 5 worshippers

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Kebbi State, killing five worshippers and injuring three others in what authorities described as a reprisal following a failed ambush on a Nigerian Army convoy. The assailants reportedly stormed the Daɗinkowa community mosque, in Maiyama local government area, on Wednesday evening and opened fire on congregants during the taraweeh prayers. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the attack was carried out in retaliation for an earlier military operation against the group.…

Remi Tinubu counters US Congress claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are not rooted in religious persecution. Speaking during an interview with CBN News in Washington, D.C., Senator Tinubu said the wave of violence across parts of the country is driven largely by poverty, terrorism, and political instability rather than a targeted campaign against any particular faith group. Her remarks come amid renewed scrutiny from some members of the United States Congress who have raised concerns about attacks…

2025 Budget: H/Reps query ministers over zero implementation

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, and Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, over the zero implementation of the 2025 capital budget despite the country’s excess revenue. The session, chaired by Abubakar Bichi, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, was convened to probe why approved funds for capital projects remained unutilized, grounding projects across sectors and agencies. Bichi said: “We have decided to engage the economic team of the President…

Northern Christians drop ‘CAN’ title

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To revive 1964 ‘NCA’ identity Christian leaders across Northern Nigeria have formally dropped the long-used “Northern CAN” designation and reverted to their original 1964 identity – the Northern Christian Association (NCA) – in a move aimed at restoring historical roots and clarifying their regional mandate. The decision followed consultations among Christian stakeholders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, who said the change corrects decades of nomenclature drift that began after the formation of the national Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 1976. Leaders explained that the…