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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…

‘Rising food prices, insecurity to push millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty’ – IMF, WFP warns

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening humanitarian and economic situation, warning that soaring prices of essential goods, insecurity and funding shortages could drive millions more Nigerians into poverty and hunger. In its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF said that although Nigeria’s economy is benefiting from improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms of trade, the rising cost of essential commodities is expected to worsen poverty and food insecurity. The Fund maintained its growth forecast for Nigeria…

Liberty Symposium Convener, Ramalan backs Tinubu’s directive to probe global tech, media firms over Nigerian content exploitation

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Aminu Imam Convener of the Liberty Symposium, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major foreign technology companies, global media platforms, digital content aggregators, and generative artificial intelligence providers over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unregulated exploitation of Nigerian media content. Ramalan described the presidential directive as a landmark intervention that demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s media ecosystem, promoting fair competition, safeguarding national digital sovereignty, and ensuring the long-term sustainability…

“Hate speech, fake news has created relational crisis, threaten Nigeria’s unity” – Sultan, Vatican warn

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, have warned that rising hate speech, religious intolerance and fake news are threatening Nigeria’s unity and peaceful co-existence. Speaking on Monday during a meeting at the National Mosque in Abuja attended by senior Catholic leaders, including John Onaiyekan and Matthew Kukah, the Sultan described hate speech as one of the greatest threats to interfaith harmony, saying it has created deep “perceptual and relational crises” across religious communities. He condemned…

Tinubu orders FCCPC to investigate big foreign brands, tech companies harmful to Nigeria’s media platforms

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into major foreign media and technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful use of news content and other actions said to be harmful to Nigerian media organisations. The development was disclosed in an issued statement yesterday by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Commission to examine a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), and independent TV channels. The Nigerian…

FG denies spending ₦8tr outside approved budget

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Rejects IMF report The Federal Government has denied spending more than ₦8 trillion beyond the 2026 Budget, citing false information and misinterpretation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, who made this announcement in an issued press statement yesterday, said the claims, based on comments attributed to the IMF representative in Nigeria and the Fund’s report, incorrectly stated that approximately 2% of Nigeria’s GDP was spent outside of the approved budget. The…

INEC secures ₦500bn for 2027 polls

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Extends voter registration by 2 weeks The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says preparations for the 2027 general elections are gathering momentum, following the release of more than ₦500 billion in election funding and the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. The electoral body confirmed that it has received over half of the budget earmarked for the 2027 elections, describing the development as a major step towards ensuring adequate planning and logistics ahead of the nationwide polls. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the…