Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Tinubu replaces Uzodinma as Chairman, APC Convention C’ttee

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Adds Wike’s ally President Bola Tinubu has removed Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma as the Chairman of 2026 All-Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Coordination Committee and replace him with former Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Masari. Uzodinma, the Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, will now serve as the treasurer to the Convention Planning Committee. According to reports, the replacement of Imo State Governor to promote inclusive and unity with the party. The committee membership was also increased from 73 to 90 to accommodate more members, including Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator…

FG blames states, LGAs for rising poverty in Nigeria

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has shifted responsibility for Nigeria’s growing poverty crisis to state governments and local government councils. Officials in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration said the burden of addressing multidimensional poverty does not rest on the Federal Government alone. They argued that state and local governments are constitutionally responsible for providing basic services that can lift citizens out of hardship. This position comes amid public concern over reports that about 133 million Nigerians are living in multidimensional poverty. Recall that on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on…

“Nigeria in political mess for refusal to build ideological parties” – APC chieftain

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

A former presidential candidate and one-time critic of Nigeria’s major parties, Shitu Mohammed Kabir, has defended his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the country’s refusal to build ideological political parties and adopt proportional representation has entrenched desperation, opportunism and a winner-takes-all political culture. Kabir, a former leader of the Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) and a past chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), made the remarks during an interview on Wednesday, where he was challenged over what many Nigerians see as a shift…

Edo: Bandits abduct pupils, others, demand ₦260m ransom

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted nine family members, including school children and a nursing mother, in Edo State. The victims were reportedly snatched on February 3, 2026, at Iyowa Bush, along the Eko-Abeku–Iyowa–Akure Road. A relative of the victims, Festus Bamidele, stated that the group was abducted while returning from school. He noted that the family only became aware of the full scale of the incident after a few of the captives were initially freed. According to Bamidele, some victims are still being held captive, including two of…

MURIC wants FG to explain US military presence in Nigeria

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has asked the Federal Government to clarify reports of United States troops operating in Nigeria, raising concerns over national sovereignty and the safety of Muslim leaders. The group said it was disturbed by what it described as the secrecy surrounding the reported deployment and urged the authorities to be transparent about the scope and purpose of any foreign military presence in the country. In a statement released yesterday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said the organisation was uncomfortable with what it perceived…

“Nationwide mass killings show total security collapse” – ADC

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says FG lacks capacity The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the mass killing in Kwara State, describing the attack as evidence of a total collapse of security under the Tinubu-led Federal Government. In an issued statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party questioned what had become of the President’s declaration of a state of emergency on security and the promised recruitment of thousands of police officers, noting that the continued mass killings suggest those measures were either ineffective or were mere declarations in the first…

Security forces rescue over 80 Kaduna abducted church worshippers, Gov. Sani confirms

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

A joint security operation coordinated by the Kaduna State government, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has led to the rescue of scores of worshippers abducted during a church attack in Kurmin-Wali village, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state. Governor Uba Sani confirmed on Wednesday that 82 of the kidnapped worshippers have safely regained their freedom, following the operation that began after the January 18 abduction. However, credible security sources disclosed that more than 100 victims, including women, children and infants, were…

INEC register two new political parties

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced the registration of two new political parties, bringing the number of parties in the country to 21. National Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joaish Amupitan, who announced this at the first quarterly meeting with political party leaders listed the new parties as Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and National Democratic Congress (NDC). Prof. Amupitan said while only the Democratic Leadership Alliance met all the conditions for the registration of political parties, the National Democratic Congress is being registered in obedience to the judgement of…

Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, Orya jailed 490yrs over ₦2.4bn fraud

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya to 490 years in prison for defrauding the bank of ₦2.4 billion. Orya, who led NEXIM from 2011 to 2016, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by Samuel Ugwuegbulam. He was convicted on all 49 counts filed against him by Justice F.E. Messiri on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence for each count, cumulating in a total of 490…

FG targets $7.7tr global halal market with new strategy

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched Nigeria’s ‘National Halal Economy Strategy’ to position the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market and accelerate economic diversification. The strategy, unveiled on his behalf by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is projected to add about $1.5 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. Shettima said the policy sets clear, measurable goals, including expanding halal-compliant food exports, developing pharmaceutical and cosmetic value-chains, promoting halal-friendly tourism, and mobilising ethical finance, with a target of unlocking over…