Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

FG takes giant leap in defence manufacturing with Turkish deal

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

A Turkish company operating within Nigeria’s expanding defence industrial ecosystem, DICON-D7G, is facilitating access to Turkish companies that meet strict international quality and compliance standards in the supply of defence and aerospace materials, components and spare parts. The chief executive of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar, in an issued statement yesterday in Kaduna, said that the firms were globally recognised for their expertise in military hardware production, precision Engineering and advanced defence technologies. According to him, DICON-D7G drew on industry experts, including retired military Generals and professionals from other Nigerian security agencies,…

Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦250m, 20 bikes for 177 Christian worshippers’ release

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits who abducted 177 Christian worshippers in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State have demanded a ransom of ₦250 million and 20 motorcycles to secure the release of the victims, local authorities have confirmed. The Kurmin-Wali Village Head, Ishaku Ɗan’azumi, disclosed the demand while speaking on the ongoing efforts to free the captives. He said the abductors made contact with community representatives after the coordinated attacks on three churches in the area. Recall that the worshippers were kidnapped on January 18 when armed men stormed church premises in separate…

Court strikes out Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto prison

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court, has struck out an ex-parte Motion filed by leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. During yesterday’s proceedings, Kanu’s counsel, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed the court that he wishes to withdraw from the matter, citing some irreconcilable issues. He said since the last adjourned date, he had been on constant phone communication with the relatives of the applicant. According to…

“Christians in the North are not safe” – Ex-H’Speaker, Dogara warns

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As mass abductions persist Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stated that Christians are being victimized in parts of northern Nigeria, warning that religious imbalance and insecurity are deepening divisions in the country. Dogara made the remarks during a televised interview at the weekend, while speaking on national debates around religious representation in politics, power-sharing, and fairness ahead of the 2027 general elections. He noted that while some North-Central states such as Plateau, Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa have made progress in managing religious co-existence, other northern…

APC denies plan to drop Shettima ahead of 2027

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Dismisses running-mate rumours The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the Tinubu–Shettima ticket remains intact. The ruling party described reports of a planned replacement — including claims of a shift to a Christian running mate — as baseless and misleading, stressing that it is not engaged in any 2027 ticket discussions and remains focused on governance. In a statement issued yesterday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka described the…

DHQ confirms coup plot against Tinubu

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…16 Officers face court-martial Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally confirmed that a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was uncovered, bringing an end to months of official denials and speculation surrounding the arrest of several senior military officers. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed that investigations into acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations involving 16 officers have been concluded, with those found culpable to be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Uba said the affected officers,…

FCT workers protest in Abuja, demands Wike’s removal

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister faced the anger of workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday over an unresolved labour dispute. The workers, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), protested at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, demanding the removal of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action and described the strike as justified in the face of what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political…

Zamfara: Bandits abduct 26 persons in coordinated attacks on 2 communities

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least 26 people have been abducted by armed bandits in coordinated attacks on two communities in Talatan-Mafara local government area of Zamfara State. State and local authorities confirmed that the attacks occurred over the weekend, raising fresh security concerns in the North-West region. Chairman of Talatan-Mafara LGA, Yahaya Yari Abubakar, said yesterday that the gunmen carried out two separate assaults. The first attack took place in Matuna village, where three people were abducted and one resident killed. The attackers later struck Tashar Kuturu village, abducting 23 individuals and injuring…

’15 million Nigerians are on drugs’ – Marwa

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd.), yesterday raised the alarm that about 15 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 are involved in the intake of illicit drugs. While expressing concern that the staggering statistic is nearly three times the global average, Marwa, who described the figure as unacceptable, revealed that one in every seven Nigerians in the age bracket consumes drugs. Marwa, who made the disclosure yesterday, during a courtesy visit with his entourage to Ondo…

“I don’t know who will succeed me in 2027” – Zulum

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has declared that he does not know who will succeed him after his 8-year tenure in office expires in May 2027. The Governor reiterated that his administration continues to focus on strengthening security and delivering the necessary development projects and programmes to the people across the state. Zulum stated on Sunday, during a crucial All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri. Addressing party leaders, elected officials and members of the APC, Zulum reiterated his support for…