Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Insecurity: ‘Delay on state police risks ethnic conflicts’ – Afenifere

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says Nigeria target of int’l terrorism The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday stated that the continued delay in establishing state police in the country risks plunging Nigeria into intractable ethnic wars. While stressing that the spate of insecurity in various parts of the country is capable of pushing citizens to resort to self-defence, the foremost Yoruba group stated the state police cannot tarry for a 60-month gestation period as proposed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu. Afenifere, in an issued statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, warned…

PRP demands Tinubu’s resignation over escalating insecurity

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what it described as his administration’s inability to stem the worsening wave of insecurity across the country. The opposition party made the demand amid growing public concern over persistent incidents of kidnapping, banditry and violent attacks, including the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Armed men had on May 15 invaded three schools in the Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities of Oriire local government area, abducting several pupils and teachers in an attack that…

2027: “INEC data leak puts election credibility on trial” – Atiku

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the unauthorised disclosure of voter information from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database has placed the credibility of the 2027 general election under serious threat. According to him, the incident has exposed the vulnerability of Nigeria’s electoral institutions to political manipulation before campaigns have even properly commenced. In an issued statement on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said while INEC had attempted to reassure Nigerians that no external hacking occurred, the…

“Jonathan not running for 2027 Presidency” – Close associates

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have dismissed reports suggesting that he may contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting there is no indication that he plans to return to the ballot. The associates described the claims as politically driven speculation, alleging that his name is being used by certain groups to advance factional interests and create confusion within the political space. According to them, Jonathan has not engaged in any form of consultation, mobilisation, or political activity consistent with someone preparing to run for office. One source said that…

Taraba High Court adjourns Arewa24 TV suit against NBMOA to July 18

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The High Court of Taraba state, Jalingo Judicial Division, has adjourned the suit filed by Arewa24 Network Limited against the Registered Trustees of Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), and ATAR Communications Nigeria Limited to Thursday, July 18, 2026. The court sitting, which was scheduled for yesterday to hear arguments on the preliminary objection, failed to hold due to the absence of the presiding judge, Hon. Justice Nuhu Adi. The matter, which came up before Court No. 2, was initially heard on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.…

’52m Nigerian pupils at risk, as school attacks escalate across states’ – Stakeholders

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest threats in recent years, with growing insecurity putting the future of more than 52 million pupils and students at risk across the country. A surge in school attacks, kidnappings of students and teachers, and persistent violence in several communities has continued to disrupt learning, forcing the closure of schools and deepening concerns over access to education. The crisis comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an estimated 15 million out-of-school children. The situation…

NANS plans 3-day protest over abduction of Borno schoolchildren

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone-E (North-East), has announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity protest over the abduction of 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba local government area of Borno States. The planned demonstration, scheduled to hold from June 5 to June 7, will take place simultaneously across the North-East states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba. The development was contained in a notice issued by the Chief of Staff to the NANS Zone-E Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, who said the protest is aimed…

Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, 12yr-old twin sons in Ibadan

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Security agencies launch rescue operation The younger sister of former Minister of Power and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have been abducted by armed gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while on their way to school. Confirming the incident, Adelabu’s Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the…

Kaduna: Uba Sani signs 3 landmark laws to transform energy, agriculture, and climate governance

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State government has described the signing of three strategic laws by Governor Senator Uba Sani, as a major milestone in the State’s drive to accelerate economic growth, strengthen institutions, and promote sustainable development. In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, the Government said the newly enacted Kaduna State Electricity Law, 2026, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 2025, and Kaduna State Climate Change Advisory Board Law, 2026 provide a comprehensive framework for transforming the State’s energy, agriculture, and environmental sectors. Speaking…

Private sector pushes back, declares ₦100,000 minimum wage unaffordable

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Members of the organised private sector have cautioned against expecting private sector employers to automatically match the ₦100,000 minimum wage being adopted by some state governments. The business groups said that while some large firms and thriving sectors of the economy could afford wages above ₦100,000, most SMEs were battling high operating costs, inflation, energy expenses and weak consumer demand. They warned that many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are already struggling under rising production costs and shrinking profit margins. The comments followed growing speculation over the possibility of a…