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Reno Omokri: How Ibe Kachikwu taught Amaechi how to be a ‘Minister’
By Reno Omokri By now, you probably have watched the viral video of the town hall meeting organized by the ministry of masquerade dressing (otherwise known as ministry of information)…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Ace producer, OJB Jezereel goes home Popular producer and singer, OJB Jezereel, died today after suffering a relapse of…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
Here are your top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta Avengers strike again Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, this morning, blew up an oil pipeline belonging to Shell.…
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Jonathan, our brother, failed to clean-up Niger Delta – Amaechi
Former Governor of Rivers State, now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, said that his administration did everything, including fasting and praying, to get former President Goodluck Jonathan to implement…
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Opinion: Amaechi- 51 garlands to the new face of democracy in Nigeria
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLE My good friend and political leader, Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who piloted with other great Nigerians the ousting of the last…
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‘There is no money to run government’ -Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday said that Nigerians are more interested in having money in thier pockets rather than the structural changes the Buhari administration is aiming…
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‘We, PDP must assist APC’ | 7 things Bode George wants his party to know
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George has identified selfish interests and indiscipline as the main cause of the crisis which is tearing the fabrics…
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Where is Patience Jonathan?
Yesterday, the South-East caucus All Progressives Congress issued a press statement shaming former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan for doubting the Chibok girls kidnap in 2014. Which made us stop…
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Governor Wike to borrow N10 billion to pay salaries
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given the state Governor, Nyeso Wike, the go-ahead to take a N10 billion loan from the Federal Government. The members of the House agreed…
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President Buhari and Governor Wike in private talks- did they discuss Amaechi?
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers and bitter rival of the Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi had a short private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 16…
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Two tablets of chill pill for Rotimi Amaechi… and all the APC saints
Perhaps one of the biggest heroes of 2013 was former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), now Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammad II, when he revealed the day-light robbery…
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Rotimi Amaechi explains his involvement in ‘leaked’ Sanusi letter
Following the tell-all interview by the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), now Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammad II, wherein he spoke on the letter he wrote to…
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Commentary: What else does Tinubu want – the Presidency?
As a virtuous Nigerian, I have continued to ask myself again and again if indeed we owe the former Lagos State Governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress,…
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Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot
The end to the blame game over the details of the 2016 budget between the National Assembly and the Executive, is at the moment, nowhere in sight. A member of…
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Ministry of Budget receives evidence on the controversial ‘Lagos-Calabar rail project’
On Monday, the Ministry of Budget and National Planning received evidence that the Calabar-Lagos rail line project was indeed included in the controversial 2016 budget and it was defended before…
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Senator confirms ‘Lagos-Calabar railway project’ was included in 2016 budget
The controversy around the 2016 budget appears to have deepened as the Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East), on Monday, stated that the executive actually…
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‘Accept that you lost the election woefully’ – Wike tells Amaechi
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, urged the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, to come to terms with the fact that his party lost the legislators rerun election in…
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Nyesom Wike: How INEC collaborated with APC to rig Rivers rerun election (WATCH)
In a recent interview on Channels Television, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of plotting with the All Progressives Congress to rig the legislative rerun…
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‘INEC was not prepared for rerun election’ – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission, was unprepared for the rerun elections currently being held in the state. The state is having…
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Amaechi says Jonathan’s rail projects will create 240,000 jobs
The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has commended the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for rejuvenating the railway transport system in the country. Amaechi, who has previously stated that…
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‘Amaechi is a corrupt psychiatric patient that lacks sound parental upbringing’ – Wike
Not one to take an insult lying down, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as expected, has reacted to the accusations and disparaging comments made by his predecessor, now Minister…
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‘Wike can sell his mother out of desperation’ – Amaechi
In continuation of a never ending war of bitter words, accusations and counter actions -and maybe actions- between two former allies turned political enemies, former Rivers state governor, now Minister…
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Opinion: Wike’s legacy of violence makes him the usual suspect
I am compelled to react to Mr Oraye St. Franklyn’s latest piece on the violent political/cult killings in Rivers State captioned “APC’s politicisation of insecurity in Rivers State: Unpatriotic and…
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‘We’ll not abandon the good ideas of Jonathan’ – Amaechi
The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will not 'abandon the good ideas' of the Goodluck Jonathan administration or that of previous governments.…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Chibok community replies OBJ | Bill Clinton throws a punch for Hillary | David Mark is ready | More stories
Fayose says Buhari's sudden vacation is suspicious. This Day David Mark is ready for Benue senatorial rerun election. Leadership Chibok community replies Obasanjo; that their girls would be found. Leadership…
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‘Amaechi left most abandoned projects in the history of Rivers state’ – Wike
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has called on the former governor of the state, who is now the minister for transport, Rotimi Amaechi to account for an estimated…
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Opinion: Activating the Koboko (horsewhip) revolution in Nigeria
Apart from institutional leakages where deliberate non-implementation of policies has continued to lead to porosity of public funds; braze greed of unpatriotic public servants and sheer lust to climb the…
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Calabar Carnival 2015: Amaechi, Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others step out for ‘Plant-A-Tree’ march (PHOTOS)
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was on Monday, the recipient of loud cheers, when he attended the Calabar carnival. As part of the events of the climate change themed carnival,…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Shehu Sani adopts 60 children | ‘2016 budget doesn’t need crude oil’ | Man struck by a train, survives | More stories
Amaechi says FG will complete Abuja-Kaduna railway in2016. Leadership Nigerian troops, Boko Haram engage in a gun battle in Maiduguri. This Day Obasanjo has a word for the rich. YNaija FG…
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Amaechi approves commencement of Port Harcourt-Aba train service
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has approved the commencement of the Port Harcourt-Aba Mass Transit Train Service. In a statement signed by…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy