The contractors of the much talked about Kaduna – Kano rail line China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) has delivered just 12% percent of work eleven months after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the project, the Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo has disclosed. Recall that the former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi had in March […]
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World in need of new global security governance for peaceful situations
The 2022 Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently wrapped up in Madrid. As the world’s largest military alliance, the NATO has woven a U.S.-centered global military network together with U.S. military allies in Asia Pacific and around 750 U.S. military bases in 80 countries and regions. Facts prove that the U.S. military […]
Breaking: Gombe governor in certificate forgery mess, Court asked to disqualify him, deputy
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 […]
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 […]
Development of rural express industry gives a boost to rural vitalization
By LiXinping, People’s Daily Consumption potential of rural China is being constantly released thanks to the rapid development of the express industry. The increasingly developed rural express network is leading to smoother logistics in China’s countryside, extending online shopping services to more and more rural consumers and making the rural market a new growth pole […]
5th Digital China Summit achieves fruitful results
By Liu Xiaoyu, Shi Yu, People’s Daily The 5th Digital China Summit concluded with fruitful results in Fuzhou, capital of east China’s Fujian province on July 24. The two-day summit included 18 sub-forums on hot issues in digital technologies, as well as more than 30 featured activities. More than 100 academicians and experts, and 100 […]
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 […]