President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority. A press release signed by the Director of Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 noted that prior to this appointment, Bello-Koko was the Executive Director, Finance and […]
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Breaking: NDLEA declares Kyari wanted over membership of international drug syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has declared the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, wanted over alleged drug offences. The NDLEA said investigation has revealed that Kyari who has been linked to Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi is a member of a drug syndicate which […]
Amaechi an extraordinary goal getter, deserves a higher office – Daura Emir
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has been described as a an extraordinary goal getter and should be given an opportunity of a higher office. The Emir of Daura, HRH Dr Faruk Umar Faruk made this known Saturday in Daura, Katsina State while praying for the Minister in his palace and honouring him with the […]
Kaduna – Kano Railway on course for commissioning before May 2023 – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed confidence that the Kaduna to Kano railway under construction will be completed before the end of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Amaechi who made this known Friday during the inspection tour of the project however hinged his confidence on funding. He explained that due to the […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AMAECHI’S DAN AMANAR DAURA TURBANING – SEN. ZWINGINA
Former Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate who represented Adamawa South between 1999 to 2007, Senator Silas Jonathan Zwingina has said that the planned recognition of the Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi as the ‘Dan Amanar’ Daura by the Emirate and people of Daura in Katsina State is not politically motivated but borne […]
2023: I will ensure free, compulsory education – Rochas joins presidential race
Former governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha and senator representing Imo west, has announced his intention to make education in Nigeria free and compulsory if elected president. He made this known while formally declaring his interest to run for office of the president at a press conference in Abuja on Monday. “We have 14 million […]
Lekki Seaport: Amaechi targets July commissioning, urges contractor to increase pace
The Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said that the contractors for the Lekki Deep Seaport Project should speed up work to enable the government approve all the necessary processes before the next election. Amaechi said this while inspecting the ongoing construction of the Lekki Deep Seaport Project on Saturday in Lagos. According to […]
UMAHI, SIRIKA MEET OVER EBONYI AIRPORT PROJECT
Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has described the Ebonyi State airport project as a worthwhile one that will definitely open up the state to both domestic and international investments. Sirika who made the assertion while receiving the governor in his office Thursday, described Governor Umahi’s decision to build the airport as one of courage and […]
Abuja-Kaduna railway: FG strengthens security with six hitech trucks
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has handed over six operational vehicles equipped with state of the art gadgets to help secure the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. While handing over the vehicles to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the Permanent Secretary, who Dr Magdalene Ajani who represented the Minister, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi disclosed that the government is […]
Transportation: Amaechi wants Nigerians to appraise his performance through email
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has asked Nigerians to send him emails containing their opinion on the performance of the Ministry of Transportation under his watch. In a statement Tuesday, the Minister expressed gratitude to President Muhammad Buhari for the opportunity given him to serve the nation as the Minister of Transportation. He […]