Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Former Sokoto gov. Tambuwal released after EFCC detention

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, a day after he was summoned and interrogated at the agency’s Abuja headquarters. Tambuwal, a political associate of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, was taken into custody on Monday following his arrival at the commission’s office around 11:30 a.m. He was grilled over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. According to EFCC sources, the investigation is centred on possible breaches of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The transactions under scrutiny…

World Bank approves $300m to support over 3m IDPs

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

The World Bank has approved $300 million to support more than 3.5 million internally-displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in northern Nigeria. The Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID) was approved on August 7. It will focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, livelihoods, and building social cohesion. The aim is to help affected communities move from relying on aid to becoming self-reliant. The project, which will benefit about 7.4 million people, including 1.3 million IDPs, will be implemented in partnership with federal, state, and local governments, as…

Israel to help Nigeria combat bandits, Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in key areas including counter-terrorism, intelligence, information sharing, security financing, and training. This was disclosed in a joint communiqué issued on Monday, signed by Nigeria’s deputy foreign minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and her Israeli counterpart, Sharren Haskel-Harpaz, following a high-level political meeting held on Monday. According to the communiqué, the meeting reflected the enduring and strategic partnership between both nations. The discussions focused on critical multilateral issues such as global security, counter-terrorism, and bilateral political and economic cooperation. Both Ministers endorsed…

Court gives FG fresh deadline on Dasuƙi trial

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the Federal Government fresh dates to conclude its 10-year prosecution of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuƙi (rtd), on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. The presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, gave the FG September 24, 25 & 26 as a deadline to wrap up the case with started in 2015 under the Late Muhammadu Buhari administration. The court directed the Government to call any remaining witnesses and tender all outstanding exhibits to substantiate its allegations on an…

Presidency reacts to reports of Tinubu’s ill health

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

In the wake of mounting concerns over the health of President Bola Tinubu following his absence from several official engagements in recent days, the Presidency has dismissed such claims, insisting the President is carrying out his duties. According to sources, his medical team is reportedly preparing for the possibility of flying him abroad for urgent treatment. Reports indicate that the president has been confined indoors for days, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stepping in for him at key events. Several scheduled meetings and public appearances have been cancelled, including a…

Police arrest 3 suspects over Liberty Radio presenter’s murder

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, attached to Mpape Division, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Azubuko Nwakama, also known as Joel Waksi, a journalist with Liberty Radio. Recall that Nwakama was attacked, robbed and killed on June, 14 2024, at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja. He was found dead on Wednesday, June 19, five days after he was declared missing. Thr FCT Police Command, in an issued statement, signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Sunday, said following the incident in June 2024,…

Soldiers kill 100 bandits in Zamfara

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian military has killed more than 100 members of a criminal gang in an air and ground raid over the weekend, according to a conflict monitoring report produced for the United Nations (UN), yesterday. Armed groups, called “bandits” by locals, have for years been terrorising communities in north-west and central Nigeria, raiding villages, kidnapping residents for ransom and burning homes after looting them. According to reports, the military raid in Zamfara state was launched in the early hours of Sunday, in the Bukkuyum local government area, where fighter jets…

Kano: Rising thuggery, phone-snatching spark public outcry

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Radio stations fighting back A deadly wave of machete attacks, phone snatching, and gang killings has gripped Kano, sparking fear and outrage. Victims include: Sadiq Shu’iabu Gentle, a senior reporter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who died after a machete assault in Ƙwalwa Quarters, and Abdullahi Umar Hafizi, a Bayero University student stabbed in Ɗorayi Karama by phone thieves. Residents say neighbourhoods like Sheka, Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna, Yakasai, and Ɗorayi have become danger zones, with gangs attacking in broad daylight. However, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Arewa Radio have teamed…

Sen. Aminu Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged ₦189bn fraud

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has taken former Sokoto State governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, into custody over allegations of massive cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion during his eight-year tenure as governor. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto-South in the 10th Senate, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. yesterday, and was immediately ushered in for questioning. The alleged infractions reportedly contravene provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. While details of yesterday’s interrogation remain sketchy, sources familiar with the…

2027: “I’m not in any opposition alliance” – Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Denies joining ADC ‘Coalition’ Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has denied joining or having any links to the ADC ‘Coalition’. In a statement issued over the weekend, Mustapha denied holding discussions or having any affiliation with opposition elements or entertaining any political realignments. He maintained that he is still a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). “I am not in any opposition alliance, and I am not in any discussion with those who are involved,” he said. Mustapha, who served as SGF…