Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

“Govt. borrowing billions to fix infrastructure problems” — Presidency replies Sanusi

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the Federal Government is borrowing billions of dollars to fund critical infrastructure projects across the country. Bwala made the comment while reacting to remarks by the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, who noted that Nigeria requires between $30 billion and $100 billion annually to address its infrastructure deficit. In a post on 𝕏, Bwala stated: “Your Royal Highness, we are simply borrowing to invest in the most important areas of our economy, with infrastructure being the most…

Borno: NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ hideouts

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its airstrikes have successfully destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno state. This is contained in a statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, yesterday in Abuja. Ejodame said the operation was conducted on Friday at about 1850 hours over Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave, following credible intelligence on insurgent activities. “The NAF air assets carried out a focused surveillance sweep, during which several insurgents were sighted moving along concealed tracks and were trailed…

2027: Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika declares Senate bid amid ongoing corruption trial

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has declared interest in contesting the Katsina North Senatorial Seat in the 2027 election. Sirika announced his intention to run for the Senate seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Sirika has blamed the failure of the proposed Nigeria Air on the activities of some domestic operators, under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The former Minister insisted that the process for setting up the airline was transparent and passed through the Federal Executive Council (FEC),…

Ekiti election: APC appoints Gov. Uba Sani as campaign council chairman

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, as chairman of its campaign council for the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 24, 2026, signed by Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the party, on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC). The party said Sani’s selection was based on his “distinguished leadership, political experience, and commitment” to the APC. It expressed confidence that under his leadership, the campaign would be effectively coordinated to secure victory at the poll. The…

2027: “Tinubu’s re-election poses “moral dilemma” for the North” — Prof. Alƙali

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rufa’i Ahmed Alƙali, has stirred fresh debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing it as a “moral burden” for the North. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, Alƙali addressed a range of pressing political issues, including Tinubu’s electoral prospects, zoning controversies, and recent political realignments such as developments involving Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Reflecting on his experience as a former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alƙali was asked whether his past role influences his current assessment…

“Why are we still borrowing if we”re not paying subsidy?” – Sanusi challenges FG

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Akpabio defends debt strategy A growing debate over Nigeria’s fiscal direction has intensified, with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamiɗo Sanusi, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio insists the country’s debt remains within sustainable limits. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), raised concerns about what he described as inconsistencies in Nigeria’s fiscal management, asking why borrowing persists even after the elimination of a major expenditure burden. Speaking in an interview, he…

FG launches ₦10bn housing loan for civil servants

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme aimed at improving access to home ownership for civil servants, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced yesterday in Abuja. Speaking during a press briefing, Walson-Jack said the initiative would be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board. According to her, the scheme is designed to enhance stability and productivity within the civil service by enabling workers to own homes. “The Federal Government has approved…

2027: APC to open nomination form sales, approves consensus, direct primaries

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will start selling nomination forms for the 2027 general election on April 25. Recall that on Monday the ruling party shared its plan and schedule for the upcoming elections next year. They set the cost for nomination forms and expression of interest forms for presidential candidates at ₦70 million and ₦30 million each. APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, spoke on Thursday after the 186th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Meseko mentioned that the development is included…

Military arraigns 36 officers over alleged coup plot against Tinubu

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian military has formally commenced the trial of dozens of officers accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot, inaugurating a General Court-Martial in Abuja under heavy security and strict secrecy. The proceedings, which began yesterday, are being held at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, with journalists barred from accessing the courtroom. The closed-door arrangement underscores the sensitive nature of the case, which centres on allegations of an attempt to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. At least 30 serving military personnel—comprising both senior and junior officers—are…

Rising Insecurity: 3.7m Nigerians declared ‘internally-displaced’

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria is witnessing a troubling surge in the number of Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs), with humanitarian agencies warning that the crisis is expanding beyond the traditional conflict zones and placing millions of lives at risk. Recent data from the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that over 3.7 million Nigerians are internally-displaced. The March 2026 data show that there is a growing number of Nigerians who are internally displaced. Internally-Displaced Persons, referred to as IDPs, are people who have been forced to flee their homes by…