The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Gombe State Governorship Candidate, Muhammad Jibrin Barde have urged the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to disqualify Gov. Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and his Deputy, Jatau Manassah Daniel from contesting and participating in the 2023 Governorship Election in Gombe State for submitting forged certificates. In […]
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China, Africa work to build security community
China has always worked to develop relations with Africa, with a commitment to upholding the greater good in the pursuit of shared interests and following the principles of sincerity, pragmatism, affinity and good faith, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in a congratulatory letter to the second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum on July 25. Xi […]
No Abuja – Kaduna train service until kidnap victims are rescued – FG
The Federal government has disclosed that it won’t resume train services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor until all the kidnapped victims from the AK-9 train are reunited with their families. Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo also added that the service would commence when the digital security systems that will monitor activities around the tracks are […]
Nigeria Air: Hope rises as FG approves three aircraft
The process for the establishment of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, got a boost on Wednesday with the Federal Government approving the lease of three aircraft for initial operations. A statement Wednesday by Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation on Public Affairs James Odaudu disclosed that by this approval, the national carrier would […]
Abducted Train Passengers: I will tackle the issue by God’s Grace, Sambo promises protesting family members
The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve at securing the release of the 43 persons still held captive by the terrorists. Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo stated this while addressing families of the victims of the ill-fated March 28, 2022, train attack who led a peaceful protest to the Ministry demanding the release of […]
Transportation Ministry mourns over loss of Minister’s brother
The Ministry of Transportation has sympathised with its Minister Mu’azu Jaji Sambo over the demise of his younger brother, Ja’afaru Jaji Sambo. The sad event occurred on Monday,18th July, 2022. According to a statement signed Thursday by Director Press and Public Relations, Eric Ojiekwe, friends and well-wishers described Ja’afaru as a quintessential gentleman, a master […]
Nigerian, Adeyemi Elected Secretary General African Civil Aviation Commission
Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has been elected as the new Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Ms. Adeyemi’s election as the new Secretary General of AFCAC was announced at the 34th AFCAC Plenary in Dakar, Senegal. The new AFCAC Secretary General takes over from the former Secretary General, Mr. Tefera Mekonnen TEFERRA whose […]
NIMASA TO DEPLOY SPECIAL AIRCRAFTS AGAINST OIL THEFT
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has given disclosed that two special mission aircrafts in the deep blue project fleet of the agency will be deployed to fight oil theft and protect the nation’s economy. Director General of the Agency, Bashir Jamoh made this known while speaking at the recently held 16th edition […]
Sambo promises priority attention for transportation infrastructure
The new Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo has pledged to continue with the actualisation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s infrastructural development agenda in transportation sector. The Minister who made this known during a brief handover ceremony by the former Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki Wednesday in Abuja, said the ministry will do its best […]
Airport Concession: Sirika, Aviation Officials, Labour Leaders Tour Istanbul, Brasilia Airports
In concerted efforts to demonstrate transparency, inclusiveness and sincerity in the Airport concession programme of the Aviation Ministry, the Minister Hadi Sirika has led a team comprising officials of the Ministry, agencies and organized labour in the aviation industry on an inspection tour of two successfully concessioned airports. A statement signed by the Special Assistant […]