Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

FG to complete East-West road in December – Presidency

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced its readiness to deliver and complete phase three of the East-West Road, particularly the 15-kilometre dual concrete carriageway from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X yesterday by President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf. According to him, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed that the Eleme axis will open within 10 days, while full structural completion, including flyovers and bridges, will follow during the dry season. He added that by June 1,…

FCT Rent Default: Wike announces takeover of PDP HQ, other properties

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will begin the takeover of properties, including the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over unpaid ground rent, starting Monday, May 26, 2025. The announcement was made on behalf of Wike during a joint press briefing in Abuja on Friday, featuring key FCTA officials including the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka; Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze; and Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima.…

‘FG abandons National Carrier,

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

to demolish old MMIA terminal’ – Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government has abandoned plans for a national carrier, shifting its focus instead to strengthening and expanding the operations of local airlines. Keyamo, who made these remarks on Friday in Lagos during the launch of a book titled: ‘100 Years of Civil Aviation in Nigeria: History, Issues and Prospects‘, authored by New Telegraph newspapers’ Aviation Editor, Wole Shadare also expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the old terminal at Murtala…

States, INEC reject calls to scrap state Electoral Commissions

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

Delegates to the 13th National Delegates Conference of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria, in Jos, Plateau State have rejected calls for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions, (SIECs). According to a statement by the European Union (EU) on Thursday, they instead demanded the reform of the State electoral bodies saddled with the responsibility of conducting local government elections. The conference geared towards analysing the challenges facing SIECs and proposing workable solutions to strengthen local election administration is supported by the European Union through its…

“APC drifting towards monarchy” – Ex-Chieftain, Lukman

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Says party abandoning progressive ideals A former National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has expressed concern that the ruling party is gradually moving away from its founding ideals of progressivism toward a structure that resembles centralised control. Lukman, who expressed his concern during a television programme yesterday, lamented that internal contests had been abandoned in favour of automatic adoptions. While reflecting on his role in the formation of the APC, he expressed disappointment in the party’s current direction, claiming it had drifted from its founding…

2027: “No automatic ticket for Tinubu; I’m running” – APC chieftain declares

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Charles Udeogaranya, has strongly rejected the notion of an automatic ticket for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, vowing to contest the presidency on the APC platform. His declaration comes in the wake of the recent APC National Summit in Abuja, where party leaders, including governors and 10th National Assembly members, endorsed President Tinubu for a second term. “While I deeply and respectfully appreciate my fellow APC members at the Abuja summit, may I also respectfully…

Traditional rulers, Christian, Islamic clerics unite for Southern Kaduna peace

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

Traditional rulers across Southern Kaduna have thrown their weight behind a unity initiative convened by the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, in collaboration with prominent Islamic clerics. The high-level meeting, which took place on Thursday in Kafanchan, brought together monarchs from across ethnic and religious divides in what stakeholders have described as a historic turning point for the region. The initiative was in a bold effort to foster lasting peace and drive development in the region. The Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders who is the Convener, Apostle Emmanuel…

APC endorses President Tinubu as sole 2027 presidential candidate

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a united show of political support, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The endorsement came during the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall in Abuja, under the theme: “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.” The decision received unanimous backing from key party stakeholders, including APC governors, the National Assembly leadership, and the party’s National Working Committee, (NWC). Imo State Governor and Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Hope…

Ɗangote refinery cuts petrol price by ₦15 to ₦875 nationwide

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals yesterday announced a further reduction of ₦15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the new price in Lagos down to ₦875 per litre. The latest cut will see petrol retail for ₦885 per litre in the South-West, N895 in the North-West and North Central, and N905 in the South-East, South-South, and North-East. These prices will apply through all its partners, including MRS, AP (Ardova), Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde. The refinery called on other marketers to join its…

FG sues Natasha for defamation

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to testify The Federal Government has instituted a suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television. The suit, marked CR/297/25 and filed before a Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025, has Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. The Government accused the senator of “making imputation knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person”, citing Section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990.…