Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Senate passes ₦68tr 2026 fiscal Budget

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th Senate has approved a ₦68 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an increase of ₦9 trillion from the initial proposal of ₦59 trillion. The budget allocation includes: ₦4.8 trillion for statutory transfers; ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing; ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure, and ₦32.3 trillion earmarked for capital expenditure through contributions to the development fund The Budget covers the period ending 31st December 2026. Prior to the passage of the 2026 budget, President Bola Tinubu had sought the approval of the 10th National Assembly for…

“Political talk won’t stop terror” – Security expert blasts FG over failure to capture Turji

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

A prominent security analyst, Dr. Yahuza Getso, has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what he described as a lack of genuine commitment to arresting infamous Zamfara-based bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Speaking during an interview on television, Dr. Getso dismissed repeated official claims about efforts to capture Turji as “mere political statements,” arguing that such pronouncements lack substance and measurable results. “I don’t believe that Nigeria is genuinely interested in any way to arrest Bello Turji,” he said, expressing deep skepticism over the government’s resolve. The security expert questioned the…

Plateau Attack: “CIA-linked missionary fueling religious crisis” – Sheikh Gumi alleges

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has raised fresh concerns over rising religious tensions in Plateau State, calling for an urgent investigation into a foreign missionary he claims may be linked to covert intelligence activities. Gumi, in a strongly-worded statement, alleged that a self-acclaimed United States missionary operating in the state could be a covert agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), accusing the individual of deliberately inciting divisions between Muslim and Christian communities. The cleric warned that the activities of the missionary are not aligned with peace-building efforts, but…

US cuts Nigerian crude imports by nearly 50%

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States reduced its purchase of Nigerian crude oil sharply in January 2026, with imports dropping by about 47.16 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Figures from the U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report indicate that U.S. crude imports from Nigeria fell to 1.664 million barrels in January 2026, down from 3.149 million barrels recorded in December 2025. This represents a decline of 1.485 million barrels within one month, showing a significant contraction in…

Plateau Killings: Curfew imposed, as death toll hits 12

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Residents protest The Plateau State government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos-North local government area following a deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba community which left at least 12 people dead, sparking protests by angry residents. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that gunmen carried out the attack on Sunday evening, killing 10 men and two women. Police spokesman, Alabo Alfred, said the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on March 29, when security operatives received a distress call reporting gunshots in the area. According to the Police, the Commissioner…

Germany rejects Tinubu’s ambassadorial posting of Fani-Kayode

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The German government has rejected Femi Fani-Kayode’s ambassadorial posting over rabid ethnic and religious slurs. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on March 6, approved the posting of the former minister to a Central European country as an ambassador-designate. However, it was learnt on Sunday that the German government rejected Mr Fani-Kayode’s posting to the country on March 13, 2026. According to reports, the German government said it rejected Fani-Kayode’s nomination due to his “erratic behaviour, controversial past statements, particularly his divisive ethno-centric, tribalistic and religious fundamentalist comments in Nigeria”, which…

PDP convention ratifies nationwide congresses

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified its ward, local government, state and zonal congresses nationwide. According to a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by her media aide, Mike Idoko, this followed the adoption of a Motion moved by the senator representing Kogi-Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the just-concluded 2026 PDP National Convention in Abuja. The decision, endorsed unanimously by delegates, validates party structures across affected states, and marks a significant step in the PDP’s ongoing internal reorganisation ahead of future electoral contests, including the 2027 general elections. The convention, attended…

Kaduna: Bandits attack wedding, kill 13, abduct several guests

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have attacked a wedding in Kahir village, Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State, killing 13 people and abducting an unspecified number of guests. A resident of Kagarko, Shehu Bala, confirmed the incident yesterday, saying it occurred around 11:47 p.m. on Sunday. According to him, the attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles and moving in large numbers, stormed the wedding hall and opened fire on the guests. Several victims with gunshot wounds were rushed to Kagarko General Hospital, while two others with serious injuries were transferred to Kaduna for treatment.…

“Nigerians may seek third term for Tinubu” – Oluwo

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said many Nigerians might seek a constitutional amendment to allow President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond two terms. The monarch, in a congratulatory message on Sunday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Alli, to celebrate Tinubu’s 74th birthday, described the President as a decisive leader who has laid a renewed foundation of hope for the country. “Many Nigerians may beg for a constitutional review for Tinubu to spend more than two terms in office. He is a leader who knows what he…

“No single Yoruba man arrested by EFCC, ICPC” – Ex-NHIS Boss, Usman

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Alleges ethnic favoritism Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Yusuf Usman, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of carrying out selective justice. Usman, speaking in a recent interview, claimed there is bias in the arrest patterns of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies under President Bola Tinubu. According to him, he has observed that the EFCC avoids arresting politicians from a certain ethnic group. “We have not seen a single Yoruba man grabbed by EFCC.…