Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Ex-VP Sambo warns Tinubu against trusting Ex-Minister Usman

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to tread carefully in their dealings with former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, describing him as “inconsistent and disloyal”. Sambo issued the caution while responding to recent claims made by Usman, who alleged that the 2013 power sector privatization process was manipulated by political actors in the Goodluck Jonathan administration. In a statement released by his Personal Secretary, Yinka Ibrahim, the former vice-president rejected Usman’s remarks, calling them…

Obi makes U-turn, thanks Tinubu over Benue visit

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Pter Obi has thanked President Bola Tinubu for deciding to visit Benue State following the recent killings of over 200 people. Obi, who had earlier criticised Tinubu’s leadership style, said it was refreshing news that the President has “finally decided to visit the scene of the brutal killings in Benue State”. In a statement issued yesterday, Obi said: “It was refreshing news on Monday to a bewildered nation learning that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally decided to visit the scene…

2027: Adamawa APC reaffirms support for Tinubu, clarifies Ribadu role amid Shettima snub rumours

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, while clarifying the role of National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, amid growing speculation of a political shift within the party’s North-East bloc. At a stakeholder meeting held in Hong on Tuesday, party leaders and executives across the state passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership. However, notable in its omission was any reference to Vice President Kashim Shettima, prompting media reports suggesting that…

UN lists Nigeria as ‘hunger hotspot’

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Warns acute food insecurity will worsen in North The United Nations (UN) yesterday reported that extreme hunger is intensifying in 13 global hot spots, with Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali at immediate risk of famine without humanitarian intervention. The “Hunger Hotspots” report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) blamed conflict, economic shocks, and climate-related hazards for conditions in the worst-hit areas. The report cited insecurity in northern Nigeria, which it said “is expected to deteriorate, with escalating violence driving further civilian…

Tinubu to visit Benue over crisis, shifts official visit to Kaduna

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the State. According to a State House statement issued yesterday, the President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. The statement said, “During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders – including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and…

2027: “We will vote Atiku if Shettima is dropped” – APC members threaten

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Following Sunday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) North‑East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe after delegates threatened to back former vice-president Atiku Abubakar if current Vice-President Kashim Shettima is removed from President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 ticket. The gathering at the International Conference Centre was intended to reaffirm support for President Tinubu’s second‑term bid, but erupted in chaos when Zonal Vice-Chairman, Mustapha Salihu concluded his speech without mentioning Shettima. Video footage showed an enraged party member hurling a chair at Salihu as he fled the stage, while another delegate carried a plastic bucket in…

Appeal Court nullifies Emefiele’s asset forfeiture

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split decision of two-to-one, delivered on April 9, 2025, the appellate court set aside the judgment and ordered a retrial of the case at the lower court. Recall that the Federal High Court in Lagos had, in its ruling on November 1, 2024, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application for the final…

Despite ECOWAS exit, Nigeria invites Burkina Faso, Niger to summit

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigeria has extended invitations to Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to attend the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit, despite their recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has announced. At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, Tuggar stressed that the decision of these countries to leave ECOWAS does not diminish their role as key partners in the region’s economic development. He explained that invitations were personally delivered by special envoys sent under the directive of the Nigerian President.…

‘Petrol should be ₦700-₦750/litre’, PENGASSAN insists

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Accuses marketers of exploitation President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Festus Osifo, has claimed that the recurring shutdowns of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are driven more by political motives than operational challenges. PENGASSAN also accused petroleum marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices, insisting that the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit should range between ₦700 and N750 per litre. Speaking at a world press conference on Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry and state of the nation yesterday in Abuja, Osifo said…

Nasarawa: Notorious kidnappers, others escape from police cell

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Prominent kidnappers are among 13 suspects who escaped from Police detention at the Area Command in Nasarawa State. According to reports, the kidnappers reportedly escaped after breaking through the wall of their cell According to online security analyst Zagazola Makama, Police sources confirmed on Sunday that the incident occurred on June 14, 2025, at about 06:30 hours, when the suspects held by the OC Anti-Kidnapping, and OC Anti-Cultism broke out of their cell from the rear wall. The suspects, now at large, include Jamilu AbdulSalam, chain theft and kidnapping,…