Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

North-West IDP population jumps 22%, as insecurity forces 143,000 core from homes

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

The number of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria’s North-West region rose sharply by 143,189 within six months, highlighting the worsening humanitarian impact of insecurity across the zone. Latest figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicate that the region’s displaced population increased from 650,345 in December 2025 to 793,534 in May 2026, representing a 22% rise. The data, contained in the UNHCR Nigeria Forcibly Displaced Populations Dashboard published in late May 2026, attributes the surge largely to escalating violence and displacement in Sokoto and Zamfara states. Compiled…

Vandals collapse 6 TCN towers on Apir–Lafia line, cut power to Abuja, Jos axis

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As TCN mobilises for emergency repairs Vandals have collapsed six transmission towers along the Apir–Lafia 330kV corridor, cutting electricity supply to parts of North-Central Nigeria, including areas under Abuja and Jos distribution networks. TCN confirmed on Tuesday that towers T125 to T130 on Apir–Lafia 330kV Transmission Lines-I and II were vandalized and collapsed at about 1:15 a.m. on May 30, 2026, during a heavy downpour. An attempt to reclose Line-II at 2:08 a.m. failed. TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah said engineers who inspected the corridor found extensive damage…

2027: “North will vote Tinubu to boost 2031 chances” – Ex-ACF scribe, Anthony Sani

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has said the North would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general election. Speaking with newsmen yesterday, Sani said the North would back Tinubu’s second term bid to boost its chances of returning to power in 2031. According to him: “President Bola Tinubu will get the majority votes in the North because the North is hoping to produce the President in 2031 after it has been in the South for eight years”. The former ACF scribe…

Abuja train attack: Tukur Mamu pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to 17-count terrorism, money laundering & firearms charges

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

Alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mohammed Mamu was on Monday re-arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 17-count amended charge bordering on terrorism-related offences. Mamu was re-arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar and pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all counts after the amended charge was read to him in court. Prosecution counsel, David Kaswe told the court that the charge was amended to align with evidence already presented during the trial. Defence counsel Johnson Usman (SAN) did not oppose the request for the defendant to take his plea on the…

Wike’s Abuja revolution: Three years of unprecedented transformation

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu By every visible and measurable indicator, the FCT under the leadership of the Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. In less than three years, Abuja has witnessed a scale of infrastructural development, governance reforms, urban renewal, and institutional expansion that many residents and stakeholders say is unmatched since the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1976. From the city centre to satellite towns and Area Councils, the evidence of transformation is impossible to ignore. Roads…

Oyo: Borno groups slam FG’s silence over 42 abducted Askira-Uba students

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says “No life is better than another” Civil society groups, youth leaders and residents in Borno State have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s apparent indifference following the abduction of 42 primary and junior secondary school students in Mussa community, Askira-Uba LGA. Recall that the students were kidnapped on May 16, when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School. The outrage follows what critics describe as a stark contrast between the federal response to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo state, and the apparent silence…

US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violence

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding programme to strengthen documentation and reporting of religious freedom abuses in Nigeria. The funding opportunity, released by the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, is aimed at supporting organisations working to document attacks and abuses linked to religion and belief. According to the notice issued on May 22, 2026, the programme will run for between 24 and 48 months, with one award expected under a grant or cooperative agreement. The…

Independent Governance Index: Kaduna emerges among top 3 states

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Validates Uba Sani’s reforms Kaduna State has been ranked as Nigeria’s third-best performing state in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), earning an Excellent Four-Star Rating, and reinforcing claims by the state government that ongoing reforms under Governor Uba Sani are delivering measurable results. The ranking, released by Phillips Consulting, assessed all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using a methodology that combined objective governance and development indicators with citizen perception surveys. Official performance data accounted for 70% of the overall score, while public opinion made…

ACF blasts Tinubu’s 3yr record, rejects Obi’s one-term pledge ahead of 2027

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after three years in office, describing its performance as “shambolic”, while also rejecting the one-term presidency pledge made by Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in separate interviews at the weekend, ACF National Secretary, Tukur Baba, expressed disappointment with the Tinubu administration, citing worsening insecurity, economic hardship and what he described as the government’s failure to deliver tangible results despite changes in the nation’s security architecture. According to Baba, banditry, terrorism and…

NUPRC workers begin nationwide strike, shut down operations

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have commenced an indefinite strike, shutting down all Commission offices across the country over unresolved welfare and administrative grievances. The industrial action began yesterday morning following a breakdown in negotiations between staff representatives and management over long-standing demands relating to staff welfare, promotions, training opportunities, and institutional governance issues. Sources said the workers moved to enforce a total shutdown after months of unsuccessful engagements failed to produce a resolution or implementation roadmap. A key point of contention is the review of…