Aminu Imam, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

“Cocaine, forged certificate, no father, no mother, yet God made Tinubu Nigeria’s president”- Tunde Bakare

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

The APC politician and pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has said that despite Bola Tinubu’s well-documented narcotics, forged academic records, and shady identity scandals, God still made him Nigeria’s president. Bakare, in a snippet of a recent video of his sermon posted online over the weekend, said: “I said, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, with all the intellect and everything he did to be president of Nigeria, he didn’t make it. Look at his achievements and accomplishments. MKO, my God! He spent and was spent. Participated in an election.…

2027: Political realignments deepen, as Tinubu courts ex-PDP Governors

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Succession tensions mount in key States A major political recalibration is unfolding across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues high-level consultations with opposition figures, while succession battles intensify in at least 10 States where governors are completing their final terms. In a significant move widely interpreted as a step towards political realignment, President Tinubu, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with key members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The delegation was led by the Minister…

‘Firewood exports hit ₦65.85bn’ – NBS

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

Amid growing demand for biomass energy sources across West Africa, Nigeria exported energy goods valued at ₦65.85bn in the first quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed in its latest report. The report, titled: ‘Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics’, showed that the vast majority of the exports ₦65.65bn were sent to other African countries. According to the report, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations account for ₦49.15bn, or over 74 percent of the amount. The energy goods, categorised by the NBS as “fuel…

Benue: Youths protest mass killings, as Special Forces arrive to restore order

June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday took to the streets in protest over the recent wave of deadly attacks across the State, blocking major roads and demanding an end to the killings. Dressed in black and carrying placards and palm fronds, the protesters converged on the busy Wurukum area, chanting solidarity songs and decrying the persistent bloodshed in the state. The demonstration, which caused significant traffic disruption, came a day after armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on Yelwata and Daudu in Guma local government area, killing hundreds, including…

“Tinubu may become Nigeria’s ‘Life President’ ” – Ex-Minister Dalung

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has taken a swipe at the 10th National Assembly, accusing its members of abandoning their constitutional duties in favour of blind loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Dalung, in a fiery critique during a recent interview with Sun, described the current legislature as more than just a “rubber stamp”, claiming it has become a chorus line devoted to singing the praises of the president at every opportunity. “I disagree with those calling it a rubber stamp. This 10th Assembly is a band…

PDP Chairman writes INEC, as party holds NEC meeting June 30

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plan to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30. In a letter dated May 30 and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, informed the commission that the 100th NEC meeting would be held on June 30 at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja. The notification is in line with INEC regulations requiring a 21-day notice before any NEC meeting to decide…

SERAP demands June 12 annulment probe, e-transmission of election results

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to take strong action against the injustice surrounding the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. The group called on the President to support reforms that will protect Nigeria’s democracy. In a letter dated June 14, 2025 an,d signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to investigate the unlawful annulment of the 1993 election and identify individuals responsible for what it described as “deliberate violations of Nigerians’…

Lagos-Calabar 30km coastal highway closed 10 days after launch

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

There was euphoria and excitement on Saturday, May 31, 2025 when President Bola Tinubu, at an elaborate gathering of politicians, captains of industry and sundry stakeholders, commissioned the Section 1, Phase-1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, measuring 30 kilometres. That excitement, however, is thinning out, as the road that was declared ready and commissioned is not yet fully open to motorists because, “work is still on-going from the Dangote Refinery end and at some points at Eko Ekate”, according to one of the workers at the site. The worker, who…

APC N’East meeting erupts over solo endorsement of Tinubu

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Sparks tensions around VP’s omission A high-level meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North-East geo-political zone ended in chaos yesterday, after a controversial endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term failed to acknowledge Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a prominent son of the region. Held in Gombe State, the gathering brought together key APC figures including ministers, governors, lawmakers, and national party leaders. Tensions flared when APC’s National Vice-Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, openly declared support for Tinubu’s re-election bid without mentioning Shettima, triggering outrage among delegates. Eyewitnesses…

Insecurity: IDPs, soldiers, women, children among 200 killed in fresh Benue bandits attacks

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

Suspected armed herdsmen launched coordinated attacks on Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue State, killing at least 200 people, including internally-displaced persons (IDPs), women, children, and five security personnel. The attackers struck Yelewata late at night, storming from two directions and overwhelming local resistance. They set fire to market stalls and homes, burning entire families alive — many of them IDPs seeking shelter. Children and toddlers were reportedly slaughtered. A simultaneous attack on Daudu was met with stronger resistance, but still left soldiers and police…