Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

NIMASA shuts 2 Lagos terminals over security breach

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba Area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. According to a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the move was part of the agency’s role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria. The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime and port security,…

El-Rufa’i accuses Tinubu of illegal ₦100bn security deductions without FEC approval

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Says action deserves impeachment Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai has publicly accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of unconstitutionally diverting ₦100 billion every month from the Federation Account for security purposes, without any visible improvement in Nigeria’s deteriorating security landscape. In a blistering interview, El-Rufai—once a political ally of Tinubu—described the secretive deductions as “an impeachable offence,” citing staggering data on nationwide killings and abductions to underline what he called the government’s “complete failure on security”. “For the last 12 to 18 months, ₦100 billion is being deducted every month…

“A’isha Buhari never asked Nigerians for Buhari’s forgiveness” – Farooq Kperogi

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Opinion divided over viral claim, timing of revelation A viral quote circulating on social media claiming that former First Lady, A’isha Buhari said her husband asked her to seek forgiveness from Nigerians on his behalf has come under scrutiny, with prominent columnist Farooq Kperogi questioning its authenticity. In an opinion article, Kperogi stated thst he could not verify the statement, arguing that it contradicts what is known about the couple’s private life before former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death last Sunday. According to him, Buhari and A’isha had divorced before his…

Marketers protest, as Ɗangote moves to crash cooking gas price

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Recent reports indicate that marketers in the cooking gas (LPG) sector are protesting Aliko Ɗangote’s plans to significantly reduce the price of cooking gas in Nigeria. President of Ɗangote Group, Aliko Ɗangote, has unveiled plans to slash the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, with a threat to bypass distributors and sell directly to consumers if resistance persists. The announcement, made during a recent tour of the Ɗangote Refinery by a delegation from Lagos Business School’s CGEO Africa and other local and international guests, has…

2027: “If Tinubu continues on this line, he could acquire PMB’s 12.7m votes” – Hamma

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Director-General of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), Sule Hamma, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu has the potential to consolidate the political stronghold of the Late President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria’s northern region, which delivered over 12.7 million votes during his electoral victories. Speaking in an interview with a television programme on Tuesday, Hamma noted that Tinubu’s style of leadership and inclusive policies could help the President retain and even expand the support base that propelled Buhari to power. “If Bola Tinubu continues on this line of pursuing a…

Kaduna: NURTW urges FG to fast-track road construction to curb accidents

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Kaduna State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action on the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the state to curb the recurring loss of lives and property. The State Secretary of the union, Hassan Ibrahim, who made the call yesterday in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna, said the union recorded on continuous basis road crashes especially along Abuja-Kaduna highway and the Western bypass in Kaduna due to the slow pace in the construction and rehabilitation…

Nigerian pirates shift from hijacking to kidnapping – Report

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Crackdowns on piracy in the Bight of Biafra – the stretch of ocean from Nigeria to Gabon – have pushed pirates to switch tactics, according to a report by ENACT, Institute for Security Studies (ISS). Its Senior Researcher,, Raoul Sumo Tayo, said: “With hijackings declining since 2021, armed groups now focus on kidnapping for ransom, feeding a growing criminal economy”. The region’s proximity to Nigeria’s Niger Delta, where law enforcement is weak, makes it an ideal base. The UN and Cameroonian forces have confirmed multiple Nigerian pirate camps near the…

“Buhari’s death ends politics by endorsement” – Lukman

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Urges ADC unity to defeat APC A key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition and former APC National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the passing of Muhammadu Buhari marks the end of an era where politicians won elections simply through endorsements. Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Lukman called on all leaders in the ADC Coalition to be united, build a strong team spirit and a strong political party that will not only defeat the APC but capable of rescue Nigerians from the current woes. He…

Constitutional Review: UK Afenifere calls for new Constitution to reflect true federalism

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

As the Nigeria constitutional review nears its slated December 2025 deadline, the Afenifere Group in the United Kingdom and Europe, otherwise known as UK Afenifere, has called on Nigerians to insist on a new constitution that will reflect true federalism across the country. Recall that the 10th National Assembly had said the constitutional review is necessary due to several Bills submitted before it for consideration. The Bills include: State Creation; Electoral Reforms, Judiciary Overhaul; Local Government Autonomy, and Security Restructuring, notably the establishment of State Police and a State Security…

Atiku dumps PDP for ADC, as Makinde downplays impact

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Faces legal warning over use of national symbols In a significant political shift, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for major realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar, a founding PDP member and its presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023, cited irreconcilable differences with the party’s current direction in a resignation letter dated July 14. “The current trajectory of the party diverges from the foundational principles we stood…