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“Truth surpass trends” – IBAN Chairman, urges broadcasters to restore professionalism in digital age

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

Aminu Imam Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on broadcasters, journalists and media owners to uphold professionalism, warning that the pursuit of virality and instant fame must never come at the expense of truth and public trust. Speaking at the ‘Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards’, hosted by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Ramalan delivered a keynote address titled: ‘Restoring Professionalism in an Era of Virality and Instant Fame’, where he stressed that credibility remains the media…

Defence Ministry dismisses rumours of Minister Musa’s resignation as ‘fake news’

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Ministry of Defence has dismissed as false and malicious reports claiming that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), intends to resign from office. In a public disclaimer issued by the Office of the Minister of Defence, the ministry described the reports circulating on various online and social media platforms as “entirely fabricated” and aimed at misleading the public. The statement was signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde. According to the statement, the ministry’s attention had been drawn…

2027: “Democracy under threat, Opposition being ‘systematically shut out” – Prof. Bugaje warns

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

Prominent political scholar and former presidential adviser, Prof. Usman Bugaje, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country’s political climate could jeopardise the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in a video interview excerpt that has gone viral on social media, Prof. Bugaje alleged that the ruling party and the Federal Government were using state institutions to weaken opposition parties, creating an uneven political environment. According to him, the level of interference in opposition activities has fuelled fears that the next general election “may…

NBMOA seeks Tinubu’s intervention over alleged Northern Media exclusion from NRS tax campaign

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Cites marginalisation by MDAs Aminu Imam Chairman of Liberty TV/Radio and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene over what he described as the deliberate marginalisation of northern privately-owned radio and television stations in the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) ongoing nationwide tax awareness campaign. Ramalan accused the NRS of failing to patronise private radio stations and television channels under the association’s umbrella despite repeated proposals for their inclusion despite a…

DSO Reforms: NBC launches free digital TV access

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To establish 6 regional studios to boost local content The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will establish six production studios across Nigeria’s geo-political zones to promote indigenous content and expand opportunities for content creators. The Director-General of the NBC, Charles Ebuebu, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen yesterday in Abuja, described the initiative as a key component of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) project. Ebuebu said the studios would be located across the six geo-political zones, while discussions were ongoing with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on…

H’Reps withdraws own State Police Bill, adopts Tinubu’s proposal

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives yesterday withdrew its proposed constitutional amendment Bill seeking to establish state police, opting instead to proceed with an Executive-sponsored version transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision marks a significant shift in the National Assembly’s approach to the long-debated issue of state policing, with lawmakers prioritising the Presidency’s proposal as the principal legislative framework for establishing state police across the country. During plenary, the Executive-sponsored Bill successfully passed its first and second readings before being referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for detailed…

1st yr Remembrance: “Buhari governed Nigeria without regional bias, treated all equally” – Gowon

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has defended the legacy of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he governed Nigeria without favouring any region and ensured every state received equal treatment during his administration. Gowon made the remarks yesterday in Abuja at the first-year remembrance ceremony held in honour of Buhari, where he said the Late president remained committed to serving the interests of all Nigerians throughout his eight years in office. He said Buhari’s approach to governance was rooted in fairness and a desire to improve the…

“Rescue Oyo pupils, but don’t forget Borno children”, Sultan, CAN, parents urge Tinubu

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from oriire local government area of Oyo State has triggered fresh nationwide appeals for the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of dozens of schoolchildren still being held by terrorists in Borno state. Leading the calls, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, commended President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescue operation in Oyo but urged them to demonstrate the same level of commitment toward rescuing schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram in…

LIBERTY NEWS EDITORIAL: State Police Working Group – The Deficit Of Representation – Mohmood Tunde Hassan

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

The inauguration of the Presidential Working Group on State Policing on 7 July 2026 should have been a defining moment in Nigeria’s search for a workable security architecture. Instead, the composition of the Presidential Working Group on State Policing has shifted attention from the promise of reform to the politics of representation; to who is missing at the table and the deficit of representation. According to the published list, the 13-member body comprises nine members from the South-West, two from the South-East, and one each from Plateau and Nasarawa states…

2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate, submits APC nomination forms

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has officially retained Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms, bringing an end to months of speculation over the vice-presidential slot. The development was announced yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, who submitted the completed nomination forms on behalf of President Tinubu during a ceremony in Abuja. The submission formally confirms that the APC will contest the 2027 presidential election with the same Tinubu-Shettima ticket that secured…