Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Abuja attack: Security guard killed, as gunmen kidnap 3

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected bandits in the late hours of Wednesday attacked an area in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where they reportedly killed a security guard and abducted three persons including a pastor. Mpape is located a few minutes’ drive from the Abuja highbrow district of Maitama, and also close to a military barracks, within the nation capital. The attackers, who were said to have arrived the area some minutes before 11p.m, reportedly went to a new layout there, known as Yellow House,…

“APC wants el-Rufa’i behind bars until after 2027 polls”, ADC alleges

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has stated that the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, might not be released until after the 2027 elections. According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who stated this during an appearance on television on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind el-Rufa’i’s continued detention. “And I say let me establish the principle that ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted, but when you are holding someone…

Atiku issues 7-day ultimatum to Tinubu over Audit Bill

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to comply with what he described as his constitutional obligation, by either signing the Federal Audit Service Bill into law or formally notifying the 10th National Assembly of his reasons for withholding assent. Failing that, Atiku said, the president should resign. He also accused Tinubu of violating the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by failing to act on the Bill within the period prescribed by law, warning that continued inaction undermines democratic governance and public accountability. Atiku, in a…

“Oyo rescue is a big success but 56 still in captivity in Borno” – Ndume

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Urges Tinubu to intensify operations for abducted Borno schoolchildren’s rescue Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno-South, has hailed the rescue of all abducted schoolchildren and women in Orire local government area of Oyo State as a big success for President Bola Tinubu’s government, while warning that many more Nigerians remain in captivity. Speaking on television yesterday evening, the Senator said he was excited by news that federal security forces rescued the victims without a ‘quid pro quo’, arrested eight kidnappers, who are now in DSS custody, and neutralised others, as confirmed…

‘Rising food prices, insecurity to push millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty’ – IMF, WFP warns

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening humanitarian and economic situation, warning that soaring prices of essential goods, insecurity and funding shortages could drive millions more Nigerians into poverty and hunger. In its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF said that although Nigeria’s economy is benefiting from improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms of trade, the rising cost of essential commodities is expected to worsen poverty and food insecurity. The Fund maintained its growth forecast for Nigeria…

FG unveils new anti-kidnap strategy, expands intelligence network

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Adopts 112 as national emergency number The Federal Government has intensified efforts to combat kidnapping and improve emergency response across the country by expanding its Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell to more states, and moving to adopt 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency number. The anti-kidnapping initiative was unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), with support from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, during the inauguration of the second edition of the ‘Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell State Expansion Programme and…

Tinubu holds marathon security summit with Defence Minister, NSA, Service Chiefs, as attacks surge nationwide

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday presided over a high-level security meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, bringing together the country’s top military commanders, intelligence chiefs and security advisers, for what officials described as a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The closed-door meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, came amid renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups in different parts of the country, raising concerns over the nation’s security architecture and the need for fresh operational strategies. Among those in attendance were the National Security…

Ex-Israeli PM backs state police, urges FG to create Federal Rapid Response Force

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s proposed state police system, saying it can strengthen security if backed by strong legal safeguards, effective federal oversight and a centrally controlled rapid response police force. Speaking yesterday during a town hall meeting on state police and in a televised interview, Barak said decentralised policing would enable security agencies to respond more effectively to local threats while allowing the Federal Government to intervene whenever state police face challenges beyond their capacity. He proposed the establishment of a federally…

Alleged ₦2.7bn Air Nigeria fraud: Court plays Sirika’s voice note, as EFCC reveals details of contract probe

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an alleged ₦2.7 billion fraud continued yesterday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting an audio recording it claims links the former minister to the controversial Air Nigeria consultancy contract. During the proceedings, the court listened to an audio recording allegedly containing a conversation between Sirika and a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Aviation, Enitan Abel. An EFCC investigator, who testified as a prosecution witness, identified…

Insecurity: “Kebbi schools in banditry-affected communities to remain closed” – Govt.

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

As part of efforts to reduce incidents of banditry attacks in some volatile communities, the Kebbi State government has said schools recently closed in communities affected by banditry would remain shut until security improves. The government said the decision, taken about seven months ago, was based solely on security considerations and would not be reversed until the safety of students and teachers could be guaranteed. In a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris, he said: “The affected schools will remain…