Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

H’Reps to consider creation of new LG in Zamfara

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives is set to receive a request for the creation of Kurya Madaro local government area in Zamfara State. If successful, it would be carved out of the present Ƙauran-Namoda local government area. With a proposed headquarters at Kasuwar Daji, a memorandum detailing the imperative of creating the proposed council has been submitted to the member representing Ƙauran Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency, Zamfara, Hon. Aminu Jaji, for transmission to the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment. Jaji, while briefing newsmen yesterday, expressed hope that the request for the…

SDP State Chairmen back National Chairman, Gabam’s suspension

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), have thrown their weight behind the suspension of the National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, and two other members of the National Working Committee, (NWC) over alleged grave allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds. Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the chairman of the forum, who is also the chairman of Lagos State Chapter, Femi Olaniyi, said that the suspended officials should allow for a thorough investigation into allegations brought against them by the NWC. Flanked at the…

Tinubu to visit St. Lucia, attend BRICS summit in Brazil

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu is bilked ti embark on a two-nation tour today, Saturday, with scheduled visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, in Saint Lucia, Tinubu is expected to meet with the Governor-General, Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, and Prime Minister Philip Pierre. He will also address a joint session of the island nation’s Senate and House of Assembly at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet. The visit will include a high-level…

“Tinubu met Davido, others but denied me access” – Ex-presidential aide

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former senior special assistant on public affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has criticised the president over what he described as exclusion and neglect during his time in office. Speaking on Thursday, Audu expressed frustration over the lack of access he had to the president, despite serving as one of his official spokespersons for nearly two years. His words: “I worked for the president for nearly two years. I didn’t have a sit-down with him. I was one of his spokespersons. But he sat with Davido, who insulted him…

Tinubu brokers peace between Fubara, Wike

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

…‘Ex-Gov. to finish term, drop 2027 bid’ – Sources President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly reached a discreet political settlement that allows Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to complete his current tenure on the condition that he forfeits any ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election. According to published details, the deal was finalised during a closed-door meeting in Abuja, attended by key political figures including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. As part of the arrangement, Wike is said to have secured full authority to nominate…

Tinubu orders Wike’s probe over $3.6bn Abuja land grant to son

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the apparent corruption and abuse of office by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to State House sources, the President issued the directive on Thursday night, although details were not finalised until Friday afternoon. “The president agreed that the minister’s activity as reported in the media was suspicious and ordered a probe to determine if he had illegally enriched himself”, a presidential aide told newsmen yesterday. “The SGF’s office would be coordinating the probe; and we encourage anyone who may…

Tinubu signs 4 landmark Tax reform Bills into law

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Establishes Nigeria Revenue Service to replace FIRS President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform Bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework, including legislation that formally transforms the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) into the Nigeria Revenue Service, (NRS). The Bills — Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill — were signed during a ceremony held yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The reforms followed months of legislative work and wide-ranging consultations…

CDS unveils 800 Special Forces to battle insecurity nationwide

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a decisive move to tackle Nigeria’s growing security threats, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has announced that over 800 specially trained troops will be deployed to key operational areas across the country within a week. Gen. Musa made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja, during the opening of the Defence Training Conference 2025, themed: “Performance Oriented Training and Trends in the Contemporary Operating Environment”. The move follows a surge in attacks on travellers and mass killings, particularly in Benue, Plateau, and Edo States. The National…

Katsina: Bandit leader seizes LGA, kill dozens, bans farming

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

Armed bandits, led by notorious warlord Babaro, have reportedly seized control of Ƙanƙara local government area (LGA) in Katsina State, triggering panic, mass displacement, and a total collapse of local services, including healthcare and agriculture. Security analyst, Bakatsine, raised the alarm in a post on his verified X handle, revealing the escalating humanitarian crisis and calling for immediate government intervention. “Farming banned from Marabar Ƙanƙara to Yantumaki, dozens killed/kidnapped, healthcare collapsed. Residents beg Gov Dikko Raɗɗa & FG for urgent intervention”, the post read. According to Bakatsine, the situation is…

INEC sets Aug. 16 for nationwide by-elections

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Including Chikun/Kajuru constituency The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across the country will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The elections, which will take place in 16 constituencies spread across 12 States, are intended to fill vacancies in both the National and State Assemblies that have arisen due to resignations, deaths, and court-ordered annulments. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Wednesday. Among the affected constituencies is the Chikun/Kajuru…