Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

May 29: “Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani’s 2yrs leadership marked by development on a new level” – Chief Press Secretary

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has improved the lives of the citizens of both rural and urban areas, in his two years of impactful and transformative leadership in Kaduna State. A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, stated that Kaduna State Government will be showcasing the achievements of the Governor as part of the May 29 anniversary celebrations. The statement disclosed that the anniversary celebrations commenced last Friday, where Muslim faithful prayed for peace in Kaduna State, Allah’s guidance and support to the Governor, at…

2027: Atiku, Saraki, Obi, el-Rufa’i, Amaechi lead unified front against Tinubu

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

In what is shaping up to be Nigeria’s most formidable opposition realignment since the build-up to the 2015 elections, key political figures across party lines are spearheading a broad-based coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki have launched a series of strategic engagements to consolidate the opposition under a common front, alongside influential allies such as Peter Obi, Nasir el-Rufa’i, Rotimi Amaechi, David Mark, Kayode Fayemi, and others. Recall that on Friday Atiku visited…

NNPCL shuts down Port-Harcourt Refinery

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially announced the shutdown of the Port-Harcourt Refining Company. In an issued statement yesterday, the NNPCL said that the facility will be shut down for a month for maintenance activities. According to the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the shutdown will commence yesterday. “NNPC Ltd wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown. This scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence on May 24, 2025”, he said. Soneye added that…

‘Spiritual solution’ needed to surmount Nigeria’s insecurity’ – Naval Chief

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said that a “spiritual solution” is part of what Nigeria needs to overcome the growing wave of insecurity across the country. Ogalla made the remark on Thursday, at Navy Town, Asokoro, Abuja, while commissioning three newly completed places of worship, as part of activities marking the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. Addressing officers, personnel, and guests, the Naval Chief emphasised the role of spiritual fortitude in combating national threats such as insurgency and terrorism. “We recognise that the challenges…

‎ASUU demands action, threatens nationwide strike

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

‎The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to honour the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, issued this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Friday. ‎He stressed the importance of the government fulfilling its promises and addressing the worsening conditions in Nigerian universities. ‎According to Piwuna, nine critical issues remain unresolved, including the stalled renegotiation process since 2017. ‎He mentioned withheld salaries from the 2022 strike and unpaid entitlements linked to the contentious Integrated Payroll and…

Kaduna launches Youth Skills programme

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

…To train 12,000 annually Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has introduced a major skills acquisition initiative aimed at fostering self-reliance among youth and creating opportunities in the tech and industrial sectors. Speaking during the state’s quarterly ministerial briefing at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology, Patience Fakai, announced that three “Skills Acquisition Cities” have been established in Soba, Rigachikun, and Samaru Kataf—one in each senatorial zone. The initiative targets 12,000 youths in its first year and 24,000 by the second, across 13 trade areas including…

Emefiele: FG to sell 753 houses to low, middle-income Nigerians

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a sprawling estate linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to low and middle-income Nigerians. Recall that the massive property, comprising 753 housing units, was recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) in December 2024. Following a court order, the EFCC handed the estate to the Ministry of Housing, which will assess the buildings and sell them via its portal with flexible payment options. Court documents filed by the EFCC linked the property…

2027 Presidency: “I’ll run on Labour Party platform” — Peter Obi

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will again seek the presidency in the 2027 general election on the platform of the Labour Party. He also hinted that the upcoming contest could be his final attempt at Nigeria’s highest office. Obi made the declaration in a video message in circulation on LP’s WhatsApp platforms. Addressing a group of young supporters, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party amid speculations of his involvement in an opposition alliance. “I will still continue to run…

House of Reps. move to revive abandoned Baro Inland Port

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The House of Representatives today took a historic step towards reviving one of Nigeria’s most strategic economic assets by adopting a motion calling for the immediate convening of a national stakeholders’ engagement on the Baro Inland Port in Niger State. The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Convene a National Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Challenges and Prospects of the Baro Inland Port in Niger State,” was moved by Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase and co-sponsored by Rt. Hon. Sa’idu Musa Abdullahi, alongside all Members of the Niger State and North-Central Caucuses.…

Diverted Funds: S’Court dismisses NGF’s suit against FG

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by the 36 states in the federation and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF), challenging the Federal Government over the alleged diversion of ₦1.8 trillion in recovered assets. In the lead judgment yesterday, prepared by Justice Chidiebere Uwa and delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris, the apex court “held that its jurisdiction had been wrongly invoked by the plaintiffs”. The apex court stated that the subject matter of the suit fell within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. The plaintiffs, in a suit…