Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Amnesty raises alarm over abduction of 82 pupils in Borno, Oyo

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has expressed concern over the recent abduction of dozens of schoolchildren by armed groups in parts of northern and southern Nigeria, calling on authorities to urgently rescue the victims and strengthen security around schools. The organisation described the incidents as “alarming”, warning that repeated attacks on schools were deepening the country’s education crisis and exposing children to grave danger. In a statement issued yesterday, Amnesty International disclosed that at least 82 schoolchildren were abducted between May 13 and May 15, 2026, during separate attacks in…

“God will not abandon Nigeria” – Jonathan

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Urges hope amid rising moral crisis Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria is facing a dangerous moral and social decline, but maintained that the country will eventually overcome its current hardship through focused leadership, prayers, and collective commitment. Jonathan stated this yesterday at the opening session of the Thirteenth Anglican Synod in Abuja, where he painted a grim picture of a society increasingly troubled by violence, insecurity, and the erosion of values, particularly among young people. Addressing church leaders, bishops, clergy, and delegates, the former president said…

“Probe alleged ₦800bn FAAC diversion for campaign funding” – SERAP urges INEC

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds. SERAP alleged that the funds were used for political and campaign purposes, urging INEC to conduct a thorough investigation into the claims and ensure transparency in political financing ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated May 16, 2026, and signed by…

Oyo school attack: “Yorubaland is under siege” – Afenifere

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State on Friday, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday expressed dismay and called on state governments to act, saying: “Yorubaland is now under siege”. The organisation, in a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, also sympathised with families of the victims of the attacks. Afenifere’s spokesperson said the organisation’s leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, “was saddened to hear this unfortunate incident which occurred the same week he marked…

APC clears Yahaya Bello to run for Senate despite facing money laundering, corruption charges

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Screening Committee has cleared former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello and Kogi-West, Senator Sunday Karimi. Bello and Karimi were cleared for the party’s senatorial primary scheduled for today, Monday. The committee approved 17 aspirants across the state’s three senatorial districts for the primaries. Bello, whose eligibility had been the subject of speculation in recent days, was officially confirmed after his name appeared as number 13 on the list of cleared aspirants for the Kogi-Central senatorial district race. The former governor is expected to…

Confusion, as ISWAP commander, Minuki declared dead in 2024, again in 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Confusion has emerged over the reported death of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander Abu Bilal Minuki, after Nigerian authorities and international partners announced his elimination in a fresh joint operation despite earlier claims that he had already been killed in 2024. The controversy followed confirmation by the Joint Task Force, North-East ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai’, that Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki was killed during a coordinated military offensive in Borno State carried out with support from United States forces. The Nigerian military described the operation as a major counterterrorism breakthrough, stating that…

S&P upgrades Nigeria’s credit rating to ‘B’

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Cites economic reforms, FX gains The Federal Government has described the latest upgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating by Standard & Poors (S&P) Global Ratings, as further evidence that the country’s economic reforms are beginning to restore international confidence in the economy. In a statement issued yesterday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government welcomed S&P’s decision to raise Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from “B-” to “B” with a stable outlook. The Minister said the upgrades collectively reflect growing confidence among international…

Senate debunks viral Akpabio ‘North must back Tinubu’ threat claim

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed claims that Senate President Godswill Akpabio threatened northerners over the 2027 presidential election. The reaction followed the circulation of a viral video alleging that Akpabio warned that the North must support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election or risk being expelled from the country. The Senate President’s office described the allegation as false and dangerous. It said the claim was deliberately fabricated to create tension and mislead Nigerians ahead of the political activities leading to 2027. In a…

“Tinubu has destroyed democracy” ⁠- Buba Galadima

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says Electoral Act 2026 designed to frustrate opposition parties Secretary, Board of Trustees (BoT), New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said that President Bola Tinubu-led government “destroyed democracy” in Nigeria. Galadima said this yesterday at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirants’ summit, which was held in Abuja. Furthermore, he held, the Electoral Act 2026 was designed to frustrate opposition parties. He also alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) set up a committee long before the electoral bill was presented to the 10th National Assembly. According to…

FG grants 30-day visa-free entry to Rwandan citizens

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria has officially begun the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, in what the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) describes as a landmark move to strengthen diplomatic relations and promote intra-African mobility. “Nigeria implements 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals”, a statement issued by the NIS Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinlabi Akinsola on Friday, confirmed the policy shift. The announcement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where he outlined the reciprocal arrangement aimed at easing travel between both countries.…