Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

H’Reps suspend Senate Bills over delay of 146 House proposals

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives yesterday resolved to step down all Bills transmitted from the Senate for concurrence, following what lawmakers described as consistent disregard by the Red Chamber for over 140 House-originated Bills awaiting Senate action. During the heated debates on the undue delay of Bills transmitted to the Senate for concurrence, the House stepped-down two Bills sponsored by the Senate Leader, Sen. Bamidele Opeyemi The resolution followed the adoption of a Motion raised by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, in response to a Senate Bill seeking to amend…

‘Cybercrimes Act now in force’ – FG warns WhatsApp users, others

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has formally enacted the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act into full force, making all its provisions legally binding across the country. The announcement serves as a strong warning to Internet users, content creators, and digital platform administrators to acquaint themselves with the law and ensure strict compliance. The Cybercrimes Act, which outlines several offenses related to digital conduct, is aimed at curbing criminal activity online, protecting national infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s digital space. Under the now-active Act, several offenses carry serious legal…

‘Without financial autonomy, Judicial independence is at risk’ – CJN warns

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has stressed that the Judiciary’s legitimacy and effectiveness depend not only on legal interpretation but also on public trust and responsible financial management. Speaking at the opening of a national workshop on judicial financial management in Abuja – organised by the National Judicial Institute (NJI) – the CJN emphasized that true judicial excellence is reflected in both the quality of judgments and the transparency of court governance. “It is crucial that we address the systemic challenges that hinder financial efficiency in…

ADC faction rejects Aregbesola’s appointment as Secretary

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Cites illegitimacy A group within the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has rejected the appointment of former Osun State governor, Ra’uf Aregbesola, as the party’s Interim National Secretary, describing the move as unconstitutional and lacking legitimacy. The group, which identifies as: “Concerned Stakeholders of the ADC”, includes youth and women leaders, State executives, and ward coordinators. In a statement issued on Tuesday, titled: “ADC is not a one-man project: A response to Ra’uf Aregbesola’s acceptance speech”,, signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Musa Isa Matara, the group also dismissed…

Over 200 B’Haram terrorists surrender in Lake Chad axis – MJTF

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

In what it described as a significant victory against terrorism, the Multi-national Joint Task Force, (MJTF) yesterday disclosed that 210 Boko Haram terrorists, including conscripted fighters and their families, have surrendered to its troops operating under Sector-2 in Bol, Baga Sola of Lake Chad. According to the spokesman of MNJTF, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the mass surrender followed intensified kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the region. In an issued statement yesterday, he said, “The surrendered terrorists confessed to having participated in various terrorist acts along the Bakatolerom, Barkalam, Litri, and…

Blue Economy Minister, Oyetola inaugurates NIMASA Governing Board

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Charges members on strategic oversight Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly-constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), urging members to provide strategic leadership and ensure the agency fulfills its statutory responsibilities in alignment with national economic objectives. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, was attended by key maritime stakeholders, directors of NIMASA, senior officials of the ministry, and the Honourable Speaker of the Commonwealth State House of Assembly. In his address, Oyetola…

INEC unveils 2025-2026 election timetable

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Resumes voter registration The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has unveiled a comprehensive electoral timetable for 2025 and 2026, including five major elections and the resumption of nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, (CVR). This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners, (RECs), held in Abuja yesterday. The electoral body, in a statement on its official X handle, said it is gearing-up for a busy period, with a series of crucial polls scheduled across various states. In the statement, the…

Ɗangote slashes ex-depot petrol price to ₦840/litre

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price per litre of petrol from ₦880 to ₦840. The downward review of the price of the premium commodity was confirmed in an update provided on Monday by the spokesman for the refinery, Tony Chiejina. Chiejina said the new ex-depot price took effect on Monday, June 30, 2025, about a week after the Lagos-based refinery jacked up the ex-depot price per litre of petrol to ₦880. Filling stations like MRS Oil & Gas, Ardova Plc, Heyden, and others with special agreements with the…

Rivers: H’Reps query ₦24bn CCTV budget proposal for Govt. House

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Issue 48hr ultimatum for details The 10th House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Rivers State has queried the allocation of ₦24 billion in the state’s proposed 2025 budget for the installation of CCTV cameras at the Government House. The committee issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Sole Administrator of the state Vice-Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (rtd), to submit a detailed breakdown of major components of the ₦1.48 trillion appropriation Bill. Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere, issued the ultimatum during a budget defence session held in Abuja on Monday, stating that the…

Seven bandit leaders, 182 others killed in Zamfara clash

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

Kachalla ‘Yellow’ Ɗanbokolo, a notorious bandit kingpin and trusted lieutenant of Kachalla Turji, has been killed alongside six other bandit commanders in Zamfara State’s Shinkafi local government area. The deadly clash occurred on Sunday when the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (CPG) engaged the gang in a fierce gun battle. Sources confirmed that Ɗanbokolo, long feared across the North-West, was behind numerous deadly raids linked to Turji’s network in communities spanning Sabon-Birni, Isa, Goronyo, Gwadabawa, Shinkafi, Raɓa, and the Gundumi Forest. Described by some locals as even more formidable than Turji…