Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

FG announces 2026 Easter holidays

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Calls for love and national unity The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season. “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance…

2027: APC governors, lawmakers seek automatic tickets

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

APC govs, lawmakers on automatic tickets

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently grappling with demands from federal lawmakers and state governors for automatic tickets ahead of the 2027 polls. Reports indicate that senators and members of the House of Representatives are demanding guaranteed slots from the party to return to their seats while outgoing state governors seeking to vie for senate seats are also making demands for the senatorial tickets of the party . Party sources say no official decision has been made but several meetings are being held to address the issue. Insiders reveal…

Plateau Killings: Tinubu orders deployment of over 5,000 CCTV cameras

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu, who gave the promise in his address during his visit to Jos yesterday, commiserated with the government and people of the state on the March 29 gun attacks that claimed the lives of innocent citizens in the Angwan Rukuba district of Jos-North local government area. “I promise you that this experience will not…

Opposition kick, as INEC suspends ADC leadership recognition

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demands Chairman’s resignation A political storm has erupted across Nigeria’s opposition landscape following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership, triggering widespread protests, calls for resignation, and warnings of a looming democratic crisis. INEC, through its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, announced that it had removed the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC from its official portal. The commission said the move was…

Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request, $1bn Lagos Port rehabilitation

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As FG deepens borrowing strategy amid fiscal pressures The 10th Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure external loans amounting to $6 billion, a move that underscores the Federal Government’s increasing reliance on foreign financing to sustain public spending, infrastructure development and debt management. The approval was granted within three and a half hours after the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, read the President’s request letter during plenary. The decision followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto-North), who…

El-Rufa’i returns to prison, as court adjourns bail hearing to today

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Legal proceedings involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, took multiple twists yesterday, as courts in Kaduna and Abuja handled separate but related matters concerning the embattled politician. At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, el-Rufa’i’s much-anticipated bail hearing in an alleged corruption case was adjourned to today Wednesday. The session, conducted under tight security, underscored the heightened public attention surrounding the case. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the adjournment, noting that the legal team needed time to file necessary responses. “The hearing of the bail application…

Adelabu resigns as Power Minister, to focus on governorship ambition

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially resigned from his position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration to pursue his ambition of contesting for the governorship of Oyo State. Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated March 26, 2026, addressed to President Tinubu, via the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In the letter, he expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve in the cabinet and contribute to reforms in the country’s power sector.…

Adamu may replace Ribaɗu as NSA, as Tinubu weighs major security overhaul

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Fresh indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu is considering a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s national security architecture, with plans reportedly underway to replace the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu. According to multiple high-level sources familiar with the development, the presidency is weighing the appointment of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, as a possible successor. While no official confirmation has been issued, insiders say the move is part of a broader effort to recalibrate the country’s security strategy amid persistent threats across various regions. The reported consideration comes…

Tinubu meets Ganduje, Badaru behind closed doors

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu yesterday held separate meetings with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and a former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to reports, the meetings, which were held behind closed doors, have sparked political interest, especially as none of the visitors had yet to disclose the purpose of their engagements with the President as of the time of filing this report. Ganduje and Badaru declined to speak with State House correspondents after their separate meetings with the President,…

Kaduna Gov. Sani emerges ‘2026 Gov. of the Year’ for security gains, unity efforts

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Uba Sani has emerged as the ‘2026 Governor of the Year’ at the National Leadership Awards held in Abuja. The award recognises his administration’s efforts in improving security, promoting unity, and advancing infrastructure development across Kaduna State. Organisers of the event commended the governor’s people-focused leadership, noting measurable progress in restoring peace and fostering social cohesion in previously troubled areas. Presenting the award, Chief BJ Opara, of the National Leadership Summit Group, described Sani’s leadership as exemplary, highlighting his resilience in addressing security challenges and commitment to inclusive governance. Represented…