Amaechi

December 14, 2015

Amaechi orders ‘immediate’ audit of NIMASA

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered the immediate financial and staff audit of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Amaechi instructed the Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Haruna Jauro, to forward details of contracts awarded by the agency for verification. The Minister gave the directive on Monday during his maiden tour of Lagos ports... Read More

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November 12, 2015

Don’t offer me bribe, I don’t want to go to jail – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state and newly inaugurated Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says he is scared of going to jail. The Minister, who disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after his inauguration, also said he would ensure that the railway transportation system in Nigeria is revived to help boost economic activities. “Everybody is crying about... Read More

Amaechi, jail, minister of transport, railway, railway oil

November 5, 2015

Photo-story: Day 1 of the presidential retreat for Ministers-Designate

The 36 ministers-designate converged at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, for the commencement of the 2-day retreat. The retreat, which is to familiarize the ministers-designate with President Buhari’s agenda, took place at the Banquet Hall of the state house, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari arrives National anthem President Buhari addresses the Ministers-Designate Buhari and Vice President, Prof Yemi... Read More

Abuja, Amaechi, ministers, Ministers-designate, retreat

November 4, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhai’s ministers on 2 days retreat | PDP senators rejects Amaechi’s confirmation | Not all ministers will get portfolios | More stories

PDP, APC supporters fight over sanitation exercise in Bayelsa. Leadership Gani Adams says APC politicians will turn against Buhari soon. YNaija PDP senators rejects Amaechi confirmation. Punch Cleric says Buhari will deal with corrupt people. Leadership Buhari says not all confirmed ministers will get portfolios. Nation Princewill takes a swipe at PDP| says he wonders... Read More

Amaechi, APC, Buhari, ministers, PDP, tracklist

October 28, 2015

PDP Senators hold secret meeting over Amaechi, others’ confirmation

To deliberate on the confirmation of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi and other ministerial nominees, Senators of the Peoples Democratic Party, reportedly held a clandestine meeting on Wednesday evening. Amaechi’s confirmation and that of 17 ministerial nominees is expected to be announced on Thursday, during plenary session. Following the conclusion of the screening on Wednesday, PDP Senators... Read More

Amaechi, APC, PDP, senate

October 27, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Masked witnesses wanted for Dasuki’s trial | Wike’s woes may affect Amaechi | Senate to screen INEC boss | More stories

Convicted army general mother pleads for mercy. Premium Times APC says PDP declares war against Nigeria Judiciary. Leadership Presidency praises Senate over screening. YNaija FG wants secret trial for Dansuki. Leadership Wike’s sack might affect Amachi’s screening. YNaija Kwankwaso wins tribunal at the Appeal court. Leadership Tribunal sacks Rivers speaker, 20 other legislator. This Day... Read More

Amaechi, kwankwaso, Presidency, senate, tracklist, wike

Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house, is the new Ooni of Ife ~ YNaija.com

October 26, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ooni of Ife emerges | Wike takes a swipe at Amaechi | 20 Boko Haram camps destroyed | More stories

Amaechi says Wike borrowed N45 billion for himself. YNaija Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges as the new Ooni of Ife. Nation Aide says Obasanjo is healthy. Leadership Buratai says December deadline for Boko Haram is feasible. This Day 4 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Yobe. Leadership APC says GEJ defeat affected PDP from rigging in Lagos. Punch... Read More

Amaechi, APC, boko haram, Ooni of Ife, tracklist, wike

October 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP senators not done with Amaechi | Amosun wins election tribunal | DSS arrests Boko Haram in Lagos | More stories

21 Kogi state LG chairmen gets reinstated. This Day FG says ex-militants are not being owed. Premium Times PDP senators to play one last card against Amaechi. YNaija Amosun wins case at Ogun tribunal. Premium Times DSS foils Boko Haram attack plan in Dolphn estate. YNaija Ndigbo berates Buhari over his appointment, MASSOB leaders arrest. Vanguard... Read More

Amaechi, boko haram, Dogara, PDP, tracklist

October 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari is shy around women | Atiku says Buhari’s ministers will bring change | EFCC interrogates Moro again | More stories

Here are the winners and losers of the Amaechi ministerial screening. YNaija Presidency says Buhari is shy of women. This Day Atiku believes Buhari’s ministers will bring desired change. Leadership Buhari wants appointment confirmation of INEC chairman from senate. This Day Arase warns spy from wearing police uniform. Leadership 300 Ekiti students infected with cholera.... Read More

Amaechi, Atiku, boko haram, senate, tracklist

October 22, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Photos from today’s session

Five ministerial nominees of President Mohammadu Buhari were screened on Thursday at the Senate. The session was presided by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. See pictures from the session below.

Amaechi, ministerial screening, plenary, Saraki, senate

October 22, 2015

Why Senators failed to hold ministerial screening on Wednesday

Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu, should have presided over the screening of ministerial nominees on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was unavailable on the day, to attend his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Ordinarily, Ekweremadu should have filled in for his boss, but the All Progressives Congress Senators didn’t allow that to happen. Senate Majority Leader,... Read More

Amaechi, ministerial nominees, screening, senate

October 22, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falae wasn’t paid salary as minister | Wike warns against pro-Biafra protest | Saraki was begged to enter the dock| More stories

Aregbesola, PDP at loggerheads over salary cut allegations. Premium Times INEC gets new chairman, Yakubu. This Day Falae says he wasn’t paid salary as minister. Premium Times Ndume says senate belongs to the APC, Amaechi can’t be disqualified. YNaija Boko Haram shot 20 people. This Day You lied, i never said rich Nigerians are joining... Read More

Amaechi, falae, Saraki, senate, tracklist

October 20, 2015

#MinisterialNominee: 30 reactions to further postponement of Amaechi’s screening

The Nigerian Senate has again postponed the screening of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi was scheduled to be screened today, Tuesday but it has again been postponed to Wednesday. Nigerians, growing increasingly impatient, have taken to Twitter to react to the news Here are 30 reactions on Twitter: #MinisterialScreening The screening of... Read More

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October 20, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Radio Biafra director gets bail | Democrats are in denial | 30 Boko Haram killed in Adamawa | More stories

Emir of Kano warns Lamido Bayero from being disloyal. YNaija APC says PDP nagging can’t stop arrests. This Day Ogun state gets new head of service. Punch Amaechi might not be screened today. YNaija Lamorde says EFCC doesn’t obtain suspects’ statements under compulsion. Leadership 30 Boko Haram members killed in Adamawa. This Day There is... Read More

Amaechi, amosun, boko haram, ministerial nomination, Saraki, tracklist

October 18, 2015

Amaechi’s not blackmailing Senators to become Minister – APC

The All Progressives Congress, Rivers state chapter, has laughed off a recent news report that insinuated that former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, was blackmailing Senators ahead of his ministerial screening. The APC accused the Peoples Democratic Party of using internet outlets: Nigeriana.org and Scannewsnigeria.com to publish fake news to scuttle the ministerial screening of Amaechi. A statement was released to... Read More

Amaechi, APC, PDP, Rivers State, senate, wike

October 17, 2015

Amaechi to Saraki: Disregard petitions against me

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has written Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Amaechi would like Saraki to ignore the white Paper issued by Governor Nyesom Wike against him and his administration as well as the petition sent to the Senate by Livingstone Wechie. In both instances, he was accused of corruption. Speaking through his lawyer,... Read More

Amaechi, Rivers State, Saraki, wike

October 14, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Why Senate may not screen Amaechi today

The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges and Public Petitions has halted the screening of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as a minister. Chairman of the committee, Samuel Anyanwu, told the Senate that the report of the petition against Amaechi’s nomination as minister was not ready. He pointed out that as a result of the... Read More

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October 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: OBJ says Boko Haram can be defeated | Lai Mohammed sues Olisa Metuh | Screening of 2nd ministerial list begins | More stories

Obasanjo talks tough, says we can conquer Boko Haram. YNaija 2nd ministerial lists, Adamu Adamu, Bukar Abba names on list. Leadership Lai Mohammed sues Metuh N500 million. YNaija Suswam interrogated by EFCC. This Day Kidnappers tells why Olu Falae was abducted. YNaija Buhari mourns Alamieyeseigha. This Day Court stops panel probe on Suswam. Leadership NASS eletion:... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, Ministerial list, Saraki, senate, tracklist

October 10, 2015

‘Take me to court and stop throwing childish tantrums’ | Amaechi dares Wike

The back and forth ensues between the governor of Rivers state, Wike Nyesom and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi. This time around, Amaechi has described the committee set up by Wike to probe his administration, as a silly and sickening distraction. The former governor dared Wike to go to court if he has any case of alleged corrupt activities against him. Amaechi,... Read More

Amaechi, court, Rivers State, wike

October 10, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani pleads for prayers | Spies to monitor state governors | Lai Mohammed deserved his nomination |More stories

Northern governors set to unveil Boko Haram sponsors. Leadership Amaechi to refund alleged stolen billions from Rivers. YNaija Jonathan bags international appointment. This Day Diezani insists she has cancer, says she needs prayers. Leadership ICPC gets spies to monitor state governors. YNaija Ex-public office holders that violate use of siren would be prosecuted. This Day... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, Oshiomhole, petition, Rivers, tracklist

October 8, 2015

Missing N53bn: Amaechi says he was ‘transparent’

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has refuted the allegations that he diverted N53 billion state reserve fund. The Rivers State Judicial Commission, submitted its report on Wednesday to Governor Nyesom Wike, where it was stated that Amaechi’s administration squandered N53 billion. Reacting to the report’s findings, the media team of Amaechi, released a... Read More

Amaechi, Rivers State, wike

Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report

October 8, 2015

Saraki, ex-governors in Senate to show love to Amaechi

In spite of the apparent opposition to his nomination, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and 12 other senators have vowed to put their support behind the confirmation of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a cabinet minister. 3 Peoples Democratic Party senators representing Rivers states had objected to Amaechi’s nomination and are ready to scuttle his confirmation. The Nation,... Read More

Amaechi, APC, House of Assembly, PDP, Saraki

September 23, 2015

“We will expose Amaechi to the whole world” – Rivers PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers state, has described the defamation suit of former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, as nothing but a diversion from shocking revelations of his mismanagement of state resources. State Chairman, Felix Obuah, on Wednesday, said instead of filing a lawsuit against the PDP, Amaechi should apologize to the people for allegedly running... Read More

Amaechi, court, PDP, Rivers State

September 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election | Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki | Lamido and sons were in court yesterday | More stories

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’. YNaija PDP super delegates endorse Dickson as sole candidate. Vanguard Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election. YNaija Falae: Family offers kidnappers N2m as ransom, OPC launches manhunt. This Day Lamido and sons were in court yesterday. YNaija Military recovers more villages in Borno.... Read More

Amaechi, APC, boko haram, police, Saraki, soldiers, tracklist

September 14, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: FG to prosecute corrupt Jonathan’s ministers | Akwa Ibom driver impersonates policeman | Buhari not taking credit for Jonathan’s work | More stories

This is when FG will start prosecuting corrupt Jonathan’s ministers. YNaija Akwa Ibom driver impersonates policeman. Punch DSS reveals how cult groups worked for PDP during Rivers election. YNaija APC constitutes campaign council for Kogi Nov. 21 governorship poll. Premium Times Why Lagos PDP chairman has refused to step into his office. YNaija Bamanga Tukur... Read More

Amaechi, Bracklist, Buhari, Fashola, jonathan, PDP, Shehu

September 4, 2015

APC defends Amaechi, says PDP can’t shut him out

The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) is solidly behind the former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. The party declared that the witch-hunt and sponsored probe against Amaechi by the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, is a waste of time. The state Deputy Chairman of APC, Prince Peter Odike while... Read More

Amaechi, APC, EFCC, Nwike, PDP, wike

September 4, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: EFCC lacks power to probe Amaechi | Buhari, Osinbajo declares assets | Why Marilyn Ogar was sacked | More stories

How Union bank milked Buhari’s asset declaration on twitter. YNaija Ogbemudia says uproar over PMB 100 days in office is unnecessary. Leadership Why EFCC, ICPC may have no power to probe Amaechi. YNaija Dogara tells Western countries to return looted funds. Leadership PDP says Buhari is a product of corruption. YNaija Buhari confirms Ipaye’s appointment... Read More

Amaechi, assets, Buhari, EFCC, Fashola, icpc, Osinbajo, PDP, tracklist

September 2, 2015

ICPC begins probing Amaechi, Chime and Kwankwaso’s tenure

Some former governors are now under the radar. Vanguarr reports that the independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigations of four former governors. This follows petitions the commission received about them. The former governors are Rotimi Ameachi (Rivers), Sullivan Chime (Enugu), Ibrahim Shema (Kaduna) and Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano). Already four teams... Read More

Amaechi, Chime, former governors, icpc, kwankwaso, PROBE, Sullivan

September 1, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dasuki trial begins today, Akpabio returns home after crash, Fayose shades Buhari again, More stories

Buhari swears in SGF, NSA, Adesina. This Day Amaechi says Wike is using probe as a distraction to steal state funds. YNaija Akpabio discharged from hospital after car crash. This Day What Oshiomhole has to say about Buhari’s appointment. YNaija Dasuki trial begins today. This Day Oyegun defends Buhari, says he has the right to... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, dasuki, Keyamo, tracklist, wike

August 31, 2015

Wike to Amaechi: “This is not a media trial, go and defend yourself”

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has advised his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, to go and defend himself at the judicial commission of inquiry. Amaechi had on Saturday said he would not appear before the Justice George Omereji panel of inquiry. Reacting to this, Wike said it was wrong for Amaechi to describe the commission as illegal even... Read More

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