Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

‘FG budgets nearly ₦1tr for empowerment, SUVs amid rising borrowing pressure’ – Report

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has earmarked ₦962.83bn for the procurement of Sport Utility Vehicles and empowerment projects in the 2026 Appropriation Act, an amount that exceeds the combined allocations to seven key federal ministries, according to a review of the Budget by civic technology organisation, Tracka. In its analysis of the 2026 Federal Government budget, Tracka said the allocation comprised ₦15.13bn for the procurement of 39 SUVs and ₦947.70bn for 2,579 empowerment projects, bringing the total to ₦962.83bn. The civic organisation noted that the amount surpassed the combined N960.27bn appropriated to…

“Forged State House letter used to create PFIPC” — Acct-Gen.

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has told the 10th House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that a forged State House letter was used to secure official government recognition for the fake agency. Appearing before the committee yesterday, Ogunjimi said his office received what appeared to be a genuine State House letter in November 2024 requesting the creation of an administrative code for the council, which was processed in line with procedure. He, however, disclosed that investigations later confirmed the letter…

“₦3bn Covid funds paid into 11 accounts without approval” – Ex-NSIPA boss alleges

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

A former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has alleged that ₦3 billion in leftover Covid-19 funds was paid into 11 different accounts without her authorisation or approval. Shehu, who made the allegation during an interview on a television programme yesterday, while denying allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisted that she never transferred any money into a personal account and said she reported alleged financial irregularities within the agency to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other…

31 killed, homes razed, as terrorists attack Kaduna border community

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Gov. orders manhunt, relief for victims At least 31 people, including eight children, have been killed after suspected terrorists launched a deadly midnight attack on Naridon village in Kamaru ward, of Kauru local government area of Kaduna State, burning homes and shops in one of the deadliest assaults on Southern Kaduna in recent months. The attackers reportedly stormed the border community around 11 p.m. on Sunday, firing indiscriminately at residents before setting houses and business premises ablaze. Survivors said the gunmen operated for several hours, leaving behind widespread destruction, grieving…

ICPC probes Perm. Sec. for blocking funds released by Tinubu

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun an investigation into allegations that the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Binyerem Ukaire, withheld payment files meant for agencies under the ministry. The development came barely two days after it was reported that funds approved by President Bola Tinubu for the operations of several federal agencies had not been processed. The affected agencies include the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria, News Agency of Nigeria…

“Nothing’ll stop Tinubu from seeking 3rd-term” – Babachir Lawal claims

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu will contest for a third term, if God spares his life. Lawal, who disclosed this during an interview on television, insisted that elections are no longer free, fair, and credible in Nigeria. The former SGF also accused political parties of rigging their primary elections, stressing that the same would happen during the 2027 elections. He said: “They would allow you to go to polling units pretending that INEC would do some bojuboju and…

2027: “You’re tired; retire and go home” – Obi to Tinubu

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to resign due to his “lack of capacity” to address some challenges facing the country. Speaking during an interview on television at the weekend, the former Anambra state governor accused Tinubu of leading Nigeria in the wrong direction. He said the country needs a leader with commitment to tackle its challenges. Obi asked Tinubu to step aside and retire in peace to allow energetic and committed individuals to take charge of the country’s affairs. “The…

2027: Kaduna Gov., Sani reportedly settles for Christian running mate

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, is set to pick a Christian from the Southern Kaduna senatorial district as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, according to sources familiar with the development. The decision comes as the deadline for the submission of candidates and their running mates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws closer. Sources said Governor Sani has opted for a faith-balanced ticket, marking a departure from the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by his predecessor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the 2019 election. According to a source in…

Group calls for proper Ogoni clean-up investigation

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Four years after the National Assembly Joint Committee on Host Communities has summoned the former Minister of Environment, Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, in July 2022 over the $1bn Ogoni clean up project, the Ogoni Liberation Initiative has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop officials of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, (HYPREP), from accessing or spending more than 62.5 billion Naira approved as a cost variation for projects the agency says have already been completed. In an issued statement, the group said it has also sued HYPREP and others alleging…

‘FG spent ₦500m, $9m on image campaign, U.S lobbying to counter Christian persecution allegations’ – Report

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Nigeria chose PR over tackling insecurity” – U.S Senator The Federal Government spent ₦500 million in 2025 on an emergency strategic communications campaign to counter international allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria, even as it separately secured a $9 million contract with a United States lobbying firm to influence U.S. policymakers on the country’s security and religious freedom record. Records on the Federal Government’s expenditure tracking platform, GovSpend, show that ₦500 million was released on December 19, 2025 to the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Media…