Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

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…

“Every Nigerian will feel impact of my reforms” – Tinubu

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the impact of his administration’s reforms will be felt by citizens across the country, saying the policies are aimed at laying the foundation for greater prosperity and national development. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’ in Abuja yesterday, President Tinubu, who was represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said he chose the path of courage and conviction in implementing reforms aimed at rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for the country. Since taking office on May…

“Banditry escalated after foreign fighters entered northern Nigeria, Zamfara” – Emir reveals

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Bello, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria, revealing that the country’s banditry crisis intensified after armed fighters from neighbouring Mali, Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger were recruited into local criminal networks. The traditional ruler made the disclosure while speaking on the deepening security challenges confronting Zamfara State and other parts of the North, warning that the influx of foreign combatants has transformed what was once a local security problem into a more sophisticated and dangerous cross-border…

Liberty Symposium Convener, Ramalan backs Tinubu’s directive to probe global tech, media firms over Nigerian content exploitation

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Aminu Imam Convener of the Liberty Symposium, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major foreign technology companies, global media platforms, digital content aggregators, and generative artificial intelligence providers over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unregulated exploitation of Nigerian media content. Ramalan described the presidential directive as a landmark intervention that demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s media ecosystem, promoting fair competition, safeguarding national digital sovereignty, and ensuring the long-term sustainability…

“Don’t wait for order before shooting terrorists” – Defence Minister to soldiers

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has directed security personnel not to hesitate in confronting armed bandits and terrorists, declaring that any operative who fails to neutralise criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge yesterday in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. He said: “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot…

Niger Govt. allocates land to Indian billionaire to build sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar steel plant

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Niger State has allocated 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited, a subsidiary of Raj Gupta’s African Industries Group (AIG), for the construction of what the company says could become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar-powered steel manufacturing facility, alongside a new industrial park. The project will combine large-scale steel manufacturing with a dedicated solar plant, aiming to reduce reliance on Nigeria’s unreliable electricity grid. This initiative aligns with the state’s broader plan to become a key industrial corridor, supported by additional land, gas pipeline access, and hydro assets. Officials…

Insecurity: Northern traditional rulers, Islamic scholars meet in Kaduna

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

North's traditional rulers, Islamic scholars meet

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday led prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria to a high-level meeting of the ‘Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development’ in Kaduna. The meeting, chaired by the Sultan, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, focused on promoting peace, national unity, education, healthcare delivery and humanitarian support for vulnerable communities. Among the traditional rulers at the meeting were: Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn-Umar…

Northern Govs. inaugurate security trust fund

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has inaugurated the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) and appointed former Minister of Defence, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), as co-chairmen of its Board of Trustees. Other members of the Board include former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Umar Farouk Yahaya (retd.); retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa (Jigawa); retired Air Vice Marshal Kabiru Aliyu (Taraba); Prof. Usman Tar, Borno State Commissioner for Security; Senator Air Vice-Marshal Napoleon Bali (rtd) from Plateau;…