The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State yesterday fixed December 7th, 2021 for hearing on the suit filed by the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines against the Federal and the Delta State Governments on the returned Ibori £4.2 million loot to the country by the British government. The group has approached the court […]
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2022: Amaechi defends N148 Billion budget, prioritizes ongoing rail projects
The Ministry of Transportation has disclosed it will give priority attention to the completion of ongoing railway projects while commencing new ones. This will spur economic activities while facilitating trade not just in Nigeria but with her West African neighbors. According to a statement by Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe, […]
Breaking: Abuja-Kaduna train services resume tomorrow with improved security
Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi has reassured Nigerians that there would be improved security on the Abuja/Kaduna train route even as passenger service resumes Saturday. The service was suspended by the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) after a suspected terrorist attack on a train and tracks on Wednesday. Amaechi who revealed plans to digitalize security on […]
TRANSPORT MINISTER URGES HIGHER STANDARDS IN SHIPS INSPECTIONS, PORTS CONTROL
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has made a case for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) to display high level of professionalism in carrying out their duties of inspecting foreign ships at national ports. Amaechi spoke at the 11th Port State Control Committee (PSC) Meeting of the Memorandum of Understanding on PSC for West and […]
Group urges Sowore, Sahara Reporters against blackmail, falsehood
The Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has been asked to henceforth desist from engaging in journalism of falsehood and blackmail. A group, Equity and Justice in Politics and Governance Movement, EJPGM, Thursday in Abuja, called on Sowore and his platform to desist from series of blackmail and name- callings that he and his media […]
AFRICAN MINISTERS RESIST COMPULSORY VACCINE PASSPORTS FOR AIR TRAVEL
African Ministers of Aviation have described the much-touted proposal to impose vaccine passports for air travelers as unacceptable. They described it as discrimination against certain groups of population, especially on the African Continent which still has considerable number of its citizens who are yet to receive the vaccines. They also described the proposal as going […]
Group expresses confidence in Audi’s leadership at NSCDC
A group, Stand Up Nigeria, has passed a vote of confidence on Dr Audi Ahmed following what it described as superlative leadership reforms in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The group which early this morning besieged the National Assembly vowed that Audi wont be distracted despite several calls for his removal. The […]
Action Women for GYB Nigeria Project 2023 flags off mobilisation campaign
A political advocacy platform, Action Women for GYB Nigeria Project 2023, was today flagged off at Abejukolo, headquarters of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to its founder, Hon. Joy Odaudu, the group is driven by the overall objective of mobilizing women across the country towards supporting the call on Governor Yahaya Bello […]
NIMASA, CUSTOMS AGREE ON FAST DELIVERY OF DEEP BLUE PROJECT ASSETS
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Customs Service have agreed on modalities for seamless and timely delivery of the Deep Blue Project assets currently at the ports. The agreement was reached in a meeting between the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh and Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs […]
Group Threatens Legal Action Against INEC Over Electronic Transmission of Results
The ongoing debate over the most acceptable mode of transmitting election results in the country has taken a different twist following widespread media reports that the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) chair, Prof Mahmoud Yakub body language is suggestive of an unholy alliance with the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to […]