Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC, as 2 candidates emerge for Kaduna-Central

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Crisis rocks the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state, as party has produced two separate senatorial candidates for the Kaduna-Central senatorial district, raising fresh concerns over deepening divisions within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Information gathered revealed that former lawmaker, Senator Musa Bello, emerged as the candidate of one faction of the party, while the incumbent lawmaker representing the district, Senator Lawal Adamu (aka Mr. La), was reportedly declared candidate by a rival faction. The development has created uncertainty among party members and supporters across…

Taraba: Gov. Kefas Mourns Veteran Journalist Ben Adaji, Condoles with Family, NUJ

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bashir Adamu, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has expressed profound grief over the passing of veteran journalist, Chief Ben Adaji, describing his death as a monumental loss to his family and the state’s entire media community. Adaji, a household name in Taraba State, passed away on Saturday at approximately 4:00 PM at his country home in Abo-Ojikpadala, Imane District, within the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He was 67 years old. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to the…

2027: Thugs disrupt PDP Convention as Jonathan emerges Turaki faction’s presidential candidate

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

A convention organised by the interim leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, descended into chaos yesterday, after political thugs invaded the venue, assaulting journalists and party members shortly after former President Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as the faction’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The convention, initially scheduled to hold at the A-Class Park and Event Centre in Abuja, faced early setbacks after security agents barricaded roads leading to the venue. The development followed a directive by the Federal…

Rising inflation pushes petrol to ₦1,532, cooking gas – ₦22,382

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, rose by 23.69 percent year-on-year to ₦1,532.93 in April 2026, compared to ₦1,239.33 recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch (April 2026) report released by the statistical agency, month-on-month, petrol prices increased by 18.97% from ₦1,288.54 in March 2026. The increase in petrol price came amid persistent inflationary concerns and rising transportation and food costs that have…

Tinubu inaugurates major CNG infrastructure projects nationwide

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects across Lagos, Abuja and Owerri as part of efforts of his administration to expand clean transport infrastructure and deepen domestic gas utilisation. The initiative, delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), form part of the Federal Government’s response to petroleum subsidy reforms and its strategy to reduce transport costs and accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. The projects…

ADC demands el-Rufai’s release, declares him ‘prisoner of conscience’

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, describing him as a “prisoner of conscience”. The demand formed part of the resolutions reached at the party’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja yesterday, where party leaders also ratified the outcome of its recent primary elections and approved major organisational changes ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by the National Publicity Secretary…

PoS operators threaten to shutdown services nationwide

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Give reasons The Association of Point of Sale Service Providers (PoS) may suspend and cripple banking operations in the country if the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (FCCPC) fail to immediately intervene in the alleged exclusivity practice by Verve International and Interswitch Limited. The association made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Communications Consultant, Yomi Idowu. Observers say the move that could affect millions of customers and merchants who rely on PoS terminals for daily business activities. According to Idowu, the…

2027: “9 Governors may betray Tinubu” – Primate Ayodele

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Popular Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has again stirred political debate across the country after reportedly warning that nine governors may eventually turn against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the cleric, the current political alliance around Tinubu may not remain stable as pressure, ambition, and internal power struggles continue to grow within the ruling political structure. Ayodele warned that some governors who presently appear loyal may later distance themselves from the President when the battle for political survival intensifies. The prediction has already…

NGF propose ₦100,000 new minimum wage

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has pushed for a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000. The position of the Governors was made known on Friday by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. He said the Governors endorsed the proposed figure as they recognized the need to improve workers’ welfare amid rising living costs.. According to him, the state governments are actively engaging with the federal government and labour unions to reach a sustainable agreement. The call is expected to shape ongoing negotiations on wages, inflation and…

Katsina: Ex-Defence spokesperson, Major-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, wife kidnapped

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, have abducted retired Nigerian Army officer and former Director of Defence Information, Major-General Rabe Abubakar, alongside his wife in Katsina State. The incident occurred yesterday along the Matazu axis in Matazu local government area, a corridor that has repeatedly witnessed armed attacks and kidnappings. Sources said the retired general and his wife were intercepted by armed men while travelling, after which they were forcibly taken away to an unknown location. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers opened fire during the operation, leaving the…