Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

2027: Opposition leaders form new party to fight Tinubu

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Seeks INEC registration A new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has formally applied for registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move, spearheaded by top opposition figures, signals a coordinated effort to challenge the dominance of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The application, dated June 19 and received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on June 20, 2025, was submitted by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) —a bloc of influential politicians including former Vice President…

Hardship: Govs. agree to dismantle illegal road blocks, multiple taxes

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have agreed to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes across the country. They made the resolution after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, which ended on Thursday. Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communiqué at the end of the meeting, said the governors resolved to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes, which they said contributed to food inflation in the country. The communiqué was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman…

Fresh attacks in Plateau claim 19, scores displaced

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Not less than 19 people have been confirmed dead with an unspecified number of others following fresh attacks by gunmen in some communities in Mangu and Ɓokkos and local government areas of Plateau State on Thursday night. It was gathered that the attackers stormed the communities at different times. While Tangur attack was around 9pm when people were already retiring to bed, that of Chakfem was much earlier. The attackers, it was learnt, operated for a while during the attacks before disappearing. Sources from Mangu and Ɓokkos confirmed to newsmen…

‘GenCos must link to national grid system by Dec. 31’ — NERC

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), has issued a new directive requiring all grid-connected Power Generation Companies (GenCos) to fully integrate their operations with the National Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system by December 31. The directive is contained in a newly released regulatory framework titled: “Order on the Mandatory Integration of Grid-Connected Generating Units into the New SCADA/EMS for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry”. SCADA/Energy Management System serves as the central nervous system of grid operations—enabling automated controls, real-time fault detection, and live monitoring of power generation output.…

Nigerian Army retires 542 senior officers

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

A total of 542 senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces were formally retired on Thursday, in a ceremony held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Oshodi, Lagos. The dignified send-off marked the end of active duty for 362 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, 134 personnel from the Navy, and 46 from the Air Force, after three and a half decades of service to Nigeria. As families, friends, and colleagues gathered to witness the occasion, emotions ran high, with tears, applause, and words of gratitude echoing…

Benue Killings: “I’m disappointed Tinubu’s visit was political jamboree, not solemn” – SDP leader

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way and manner President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State, over the recent killings by Fulani militant groups, were trivialized and reduced to political show. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious with the way they handle important issues, Adebayo condemned the nature of President Tinubu’s Benue Town Hall meeting during the visit, describing what happened there as sickening. Writing in his official X handle, he said: “our entire governmental doctrine…

“Fencing Niger Republic border will check terrorists influx” – CDS

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has identified the country’s border with the Niger Republic as the most dangerous and porous, calling for an urgent border fence to stem the tide of terrorism. Musa made the remarks during an interview on a television programme on Thursday, while discussing the country’s worsening security challenges. According to him, terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to exploit the unsecured border to infiltrate Nigeria. “The reason is because, having gone through my analysis and looking at the Sahel,…

Int’l Maritime Organisation Elections: Blue Economy Minister, Oyetola flags-off Nigeria’s election campaign in London

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a major diplomatic move on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), Nigeria officially flagged-off its campaign for election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category ‘C’ for the 2026–2027 biennium. The high-profile campaign flag-off, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, and the acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, took place at the IMO Headquarters in London. In his keynote address, Minister Oyetola extended warm regards from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and…

Tinubu commissions major projects in Kaduna

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

…As political heavyweights grace landmark visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, commissioned a series of landmark projects in Kaduna State, marking a significant milestone in the administration of Governor Uba Sani and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to national development through infrastructure, healthcare, and human capital investment. The visit, part of events commemorating Governor Sani’s two years in office, saw President Tinubu inaugurate the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development with centres in Rigachikun, Soba, and Samarun-Kataf. The vocational institutes, established by the Kaduna State Government, are part of…

“See military as partners, not occupation forces” – CDS urges Nigerians

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to see the military as a partner in progress, and not as an occupation force that is alien to the people it is meant to serve and protect. General Musa stated this in Abuja yesterday, at the Maiden Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Civil-Military Relation Conference, with the theme: “Winning Hearts and Minds: Non-Kinetic Approaches to National Security”. According to him, historically the relationship between the military and the civilian population has, at times, been characterised by suspicion, fear, and…