Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Elections. The decision, contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Haruna, was taken yesterday, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where electoral preparations and related issues were reviewed. According to the statement, the Commission said: “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election”. It explained that the exercise is “a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible…

TUC urges FG to reintroduce subsidy amid fuel price hike

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to deploy excess crude oil revenue to subsidise local refineries as a way of cushioning the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians. President of the Congress, Festus Osifo, who made the call during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, could climb to as high as ₦2,000 per litre if urgent measures were not taken. Osifo said the persistent increase in the pump price…

INEC affirms Mark authentic ADC Chairman, in court

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally aligned with David Mark’s claim to the national chairmanship of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a senior lawyer in the ongoing court battle has revealed. Counsel to the former Senate President, Realwan Okpanachi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen outside the Federal High Court, Abuja, after proceedings were adjourned for judgment. According to Okpanachi, INEC’s counter-affidavit, filed as the fifth defendant in the suit, supports Mark’s faction and confirms that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025 validly…

416 Borno abductees surface in B’Haram video

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Plead for urgent rescue A faction of the Boko Haram insurgent group, identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), has released a video showing 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, offering what it described as “proof of life” more than a month after the attack on the community. The 6-minute, 43-second footage, reportedly recorded at the request of the Borno-South Youths Alliance (BOSYA), shows mostly women and children, alongside a few men, surrounded by armed insurgents. In the video, the group claimed the…

2027: “Aspirants over 55yrs disqualified from ADC” – Nafi’u Bala declares

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has announced a significant shift in the party’s eligibility criteria for the upcoming general elections. In a move that is set to reshape the internal politics of the party, Gombe declared that any aspirant who has surpassed the age of 55 will no longer be permitted to run for office under the ADC banner. The factional chairman made this disclosure during a recent interview with a foreign Hausa radio broadcast service, where he laid out a vision…

Gunmen kill 8 in fresh Plateau attack

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least eight people have been killed in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village in Boƙƙos local government area of Plateau State. According to reports, the assailants struck around 11 p.m. on Thursday, opening fire on residents and killing members of an extended family, while injuring others and leaving several persons unaccounted for. The victims were identified as Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus and Innocent Barnabas Makwin. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in…

“Good governance starts with effective economic policies” – Jonathan

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former president Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria’s democracy can only remain stable and sustainable if supported by effective economic policies that deliver tangible benefits to citizens. Jonathan stated this on Thursday in Lagos at the 10th anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, where a report on strengthening the link between democracy and economic growth in Nigeria was launched. He said Nigeria’s democratic system has endured over the years but warned that endurance alone is not enough without policies that improve living standards and economic outcomes. According to him, democracy is increasingly…

Insecurity: US orders its Embassy staff to leave Nigeria

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Flags 23 states ‘No-Go’ areas The United States (U.S) Department of State has authorised the departure of non-essential personnel and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing a worsening and unpredictable security environment across Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued on April 8, Washington warned American citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria, pointing to rising threats from crime, terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest. The country remains classified under “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” while 23 states have now been placed under the stricter “Level 4: Do Not Travel” category.…

2027: INEC announces 3.4m new voters registration

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. According to the Commission’s week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, a total of 3,441,121 registrations have been completed as of 3 April, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC disclosed that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration online, while 1,372,737 others registered physically at designated centres across the country. State-by-state data showed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047,…

‘Nigeria’s skies at risk, as radar system nears total collapse’ – NAMA

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The safety of Nigeria’s skies is hanging in the balance as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) warns that the nation’s total radar coverage system is nearing total collapse. During a briefing with the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Abuja, NAMA Managing Director, Farouk Ahmed Umar revealed that the aging infrastructure has become so obsolete that finding spare parts is nearly impossible. According to him, this technological decay poses a direct threat to the agency’s ability to provide surveillance services, potentially leaving the country’s airspace without the monitoring…