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Rotimi Amaechi

“Rotimi Amaechi is just a useless liar” – Reno Omokri counters minister over claim…

John Ogunsemore Dec 28, 2021 0

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has described Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi as a "useless liar" for claiming that the funds left behind by the Goodluck Jonathan administration could not sustain the succeeding administration…

Government

Money Jonathan left behind didn’t last Buhari’s govt 3 weeks – Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Dec 26, 2021 0

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the funds left behind by the Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2015 was not enough to run Nigeria for more than three weeks.Amaechi stated this during an appearance on Channels…

Politics

I‘m not aware of Hadiza Bala Usman’s suspension – Amaechi

Paul Mbagwu Jun 14, 2021 0

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said that he was not aware that Hadiza Bala Usman had been suspended as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Amaechi…

News

Insecurity Stops Rail Projects, As Foreign Contractors Stay Away from Sites – Amaechi

Paul Mbagwu Jun 7, 2021 0

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi disclosed that contractors working on some critical rail lines in parts of the country have expressed fears over their safety, following the spate of insecurity across Nigeria.The minister,…

News

Why Buhari suspended El-Rufai’s ally Hadiza Bala Usman as NPA boss

John Ogunsemore May 6, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman following the setting up of a panel to probe her activities.This was disclosed in a Thursday night…

Government

Transportation Minister Urges APM Terminal to Give Access to Complete Standard Guage

AIsha Cole Dec 19, 2020 0

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has urged the Management of APM Terminal at Apapa port to provide a right of way for the Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to finish the laying of the standard gauge…

Politics

How I helped Rivers recover N78bn spent on Federal projects – Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Dec 7, 2020 0

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says he was instrumental in getting the Federal Government to refund Rivers State's N78 billion expended on federal projects.He stated this over the weekend while receiving to the All Progressives…

Politics

2015: Why I rejected Jonathan, backed Buhari – Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Dec 6, 2020 0

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says he dumped the PDP to join APC and back President Muhammadu Buhari's election in 2015 because he is not tribalistic.He spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital while…

Government

“We didn’t anticipate mechanical fault this early” – Amaechi begs Nigerians…

Adefemola Akintade Nov 25, 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation has apologized to Nigerians over the unprecedented mishap with the recently purchased trains between November 18-20.Minister Amaechi tendered the apology at Moniyabrail station where he was…

Government

Amaechi Says Perpetrators of NPA HQ Attack Should be Punished

Chiazo Ogbolu Nov 22, 2020 0

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Sunday described the Oct. 21 attack by hoodlums, masquerading as EndSARS protesters, on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters as disastrous.During a tour of the…

Transportation

Transport Ministers From West, Central Africa, Meet Over Regional Maritime Bank

Lucy Ogalue Nov 21, 2020 0

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has met his West and Central Africa counterparts to deliberate on the establishment of a Maritime bank, according to a statement by his Media Assistant, Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni.SEE ALSO: JUST…

Government

NFHA Commends Amaechi’s Achievement in Transportation Ministry

Lucy Ogalue Nov 8, 2020 0

The National Freight Hauliers Association (NFHA) has commended achievements recorded so far by Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.The National President of the association, Jackson Bent, in a statement on Sunday, said…

Opinion

Rivers State Is The Safest State In Nigeria – By Paulinus Nsirim

John Ogunsemore Sep 29, 2020 0

The recent comments by the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi concerning the safety and security of Rivers State, did not come to many people as a surprise.His penchant for bitterness propelled propaganda and…

Government

Chinese Govt financing $50m Transportation University in Daura free of charge – Amaechi

Adefemola Akintade Sep 1, 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation has disclosed that the Chinese government has volunteered to build a state-of-the-art University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina state for free.Amaechi who made the disclosure during an…

Features

Chinese Loans: Reps Accuse FG of Signing Empty Repayment Documents

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 17, 2020 0

Hon. Ossai accused government officials of being desperate to obtain Chinese loans without proper scrutiny as he decried the misconceptions surrounding the scrutiny of agreements

Features

Buhari Govt’s Borrowings Justified – Lai Mohammed

Rotimi Ijikanmi Aug 15, 2020 0

The Federal Government says the funds it has borrowed so far are justifiable because they are being used for the development of critical infrastructure that will benefit Nigerians.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai…

News

Despite Backlash FG Set To Take Another $3bn Loan from China – Amaechi

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 5, 2020 0

Amaechi said it doesn’t make sense that the same National Assembly that approved the loans in the first place is now calling for a probe of the loan terms.

Tribute

Buhari admits Amaechi helped get him into office in 2015, 2019

John Ogunsemore May 28, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi at 55, highlighting his role in his election in 2015 and 2019.The president's message was conveyed in a Wednesday statement signed by his Senior…

Christian

I didn’t join politics to solve Nigeria’s problems; unemployment pushed me –…

John Ogunsemore May 17, 2020 0

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has explained how unemployment sent him into politics.The former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor of the oil-rich state disclosed this in an interview with Sunday Punch.…

Government

I am not aware of Peterside’s sack as DG of NIMASA – Amaechi

David Mar 5, 2020 0

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken on the alleged removal of Dakuku Peterside as director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).The minister on Thursday, March 5, said he was…

Metro

Amaechi’s Chief Security Officer, Iwelu Dies of Electric Shock

Adefemola Akintade Feb 18, 2020 0

Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is in a state of mourning following the sudden death of his Chief Security Officer Tony Iwelu who died from electric shock.Newsmen gathered that Iwelu died from electric shock in the…

News

Why Nigeria’s social media space must be regulated – Amaechi

David Feb 17, 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation, says Nigeria’s social media space should be regulated in order to curb the spread of fake newsAmaechi made this known on Monday, February 17, while reacting to reports which claimed that…

Government

“You should be ashamed of yourself” Aisha Yesufu Insists Amaechi was Attacked despite…

Adefemola Akintade Feb 17, 2020 0

Co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Campaign Aisha Yesufu has blasted Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport for denying an attack on him by suspected kidnappers.Amaechi earlier debunked a report that he was attacked by unknown…

News

Amaechi reveals only one he fears in his political career

David Feb 15, 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has disclosed that he has a great fear for God in all his dealings, saying he never went for any election without hearing first from Him.Amaechi made this remark in his speech at the 8th…

Government

Soyinka’s Daughter Gets Police Committee Appointment Under Buhari

The Herald NG Oct 14, 2019 0

Moremi Soyinka-Onijala, a lawyer and daughter of government critic, and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has received an appointment in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.The appointment was made known by a…

Politics

Amaechi has enough achievement to deserve a re-appointment – Peterside

Omuboye Sukubo Jul 25, 2019 0

Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Thursday commended the Senate for successfully screening former Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi.Peterside told…

Politics

2023 Igbo Presidency: Voting Buhari Has Great Role To Play – Rotimi Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Jun 10, 2019 0

The immediate-past Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on his comment that it would have been easier for the South East to produce the president in 2023 if the region had voted for President Muhammadu Buhari in the…

Government

Amaechi to Buhari: “Most of us are not happy that you moved from your autocratic nature”

Ademola Ademiluyi May 23, 2019 0

The current Minister for Transportation and former Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has made some intriguing comments about Buhari’s nature before and after he assumed the seat of Nigeria’s president.Speaking at the Federal Executive…

Politics

“Amaechi is right, we have shut ourselves out of the presidency in 2023” –…

Samuel Oduoye May 21, 2019 0

The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, has thrown his weight behind Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on the latter's position that it will be impossible for Igbo to win the 2023 presidential poll.Okwukwu, who…

Politics

2023 presidency: Rotimi Amaechi’s statement on Igbos an act of provocation, threat to national…

John Ogunsemore May 19, 2019 0

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has come under fire for his statement that the South East could not convince anyone that it deserved the 2023 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) having voted against the party…

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