Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

FG orders recruitment of 30,150 personnel into Immigration, NSCDC

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel across four key para-military agencies, as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance national service delivery. This was contained in an official statement from the Office of the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) to the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. The letter, signed by CDCFIB’s Secretary, Major-General A.M. Jibril (rtd), confirms the President’s directive for large-scale recruitment across four major security agencies and the Board Secretariats The approved recruitment will…

“How we sold DisCos, GenCos to ourselves under Jonathan” – Ex-Minister

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former Minister of National Planning Commission in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, has revealed how politicians and officials in the administration jostled for shares in the power generation and distribution companies (DisCos) that were privatised in 2013. The Minister during the administration of Jonathan made the revelation in Abuja on Thursday, at the 26th October Lecture of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, (NSE). Usman said government officials, who ordinarily should have been neutral in the privatisation exercise, were however guilty of foul plays, and used…

Zamfara: Notorious bandit leader, Turji demands ₦50m ‘farming tax’ from communities

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Threatens bloodshed Fear has gripped communities in Zamfara State, as reports emerge that notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has demanded a whopping ₦50 million from residents of Tsalaken Gulbi, stretching from Fakai village, in Shinkafi local government area all the way to Qaya, near the Niger Republic border – just for the “privilege” to farm during this year’s rainy season. According to local sources, Turji’s men allegedly delivered the ultimatum directly to farmers, warning them that unless the money is paid in full, no one will be allowed to step…

“Obi desperate for power, ignorant about governance” – Presidency

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Presidency has reacted to the criticism of former Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as a ‘shallow’ personality, who is not well-grounded in the issues of economics and governance. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this yesterday, in a statement posted via his official X account. While stating that he was surprised Obi could agree with the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, especially on fuel subsidy removal and the unification of foreign exchange, Bwala emphasised that it was obvious the…

Presidential Aide quits, cites erosion of democracy in Tinubu-Wike alliance

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has announced his resignation — effective immediately. In a letter dated June 8, and routed through the President’s Chief of Staff, Audu thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, describing his role as an honour and a privilege. He also expressed appreciation to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, whose recommendation led to his appointment last August. Shortly after, Audu took to social media to explain the reasons behind his decision. In a candid post on X, he…

6 APC Govs. allegedly backing secret coalition talks’ – ADP chieftain

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Dr. Sani Dawop, has claimed that six governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly funding coalition talks aimed at challenging the current political order. In a published interview yesterday, Dawop likened the move to the 2015 formation of the APC, when several PDP governors defected to forge a new political alliance. He said the current funding reflects growing dissatisfaction within APC ranks. “There are about six APC governors funding the coalition right now. Go and investigate; it’s the same…

“Buratai not attacked by terrorists” – Spokesman

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

Ex-Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) has dismissed the report that he was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. In an issued statement by his spokesman and former Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman (rtd) yesterday in Abuja, described the purported report of an attack on the General as “mischievous and utterly false”. According to him, the former Army Chief was not attacked in any way, contrary to what has been falsely reported by some online media outlets. He…

“My husband never stole Nigeria’s money” – Maryam Abacha

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

Widow of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Maryam, has rejected long-standing allegations that her late husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office, insisting there is no credible evidence to support the claims. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Mrs. Abacha challenged the narrative surrounding her husband’s legacy and questioned the basis of the accusations. “Who is the witness of the monies that were being stashed? Did you see the signature or the evidence of any monies stashed abroad?” she asked. Maryam Abacha also claimed…

“After God, my loyalty lies with Tinubu” – Umahi

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has declared that after God, his loyalty lies with President Bola Tinubu, saying that he takes instructions only from the duo. Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki while speaking with newsmen on the President’s recent commendation of him over some infrastructural feats. The Minister said the commendation was worth more than one trillion dollars to him, saying it shows he was on the right track, and that God answers prayers. “I have told the President, even publicly, that my loyalty is to God first…

“Presidency hijacked by deceitful aides, Tinubu being misled” – Ndume

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Denies endorsing his 2027 re-election bid Senator representing Borno-South in the 10th Senate, Ali Ndume, has launched a fresh wave of criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of being hijacked by self-serving individuals, while also distancing himself from recent endorsements of Tinubu’s second-term bid. Speaking on a television programme on Sunday, Ndume alleged that the current administration is dominated by “kleptocrats” and “kakistocrats” – terms he used to describe individuals driven by personal gain and those unfit for office. According to him, President Tinubu is being misled by…