Tag: Rotimi Amaechi

IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide; Amaechi to Rivers People: You’re our Problem Not Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IPOB Ranks as the 10th Deadliest Group Worldwide Amaechi to Rivers People: You're our Problem, Not Wike Inflation Hits Record High of 21.91% Amid Naira Crisis Sanwo-Olu Compensates Akere Traders…

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NYSC says bandits kill corps member on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NYSC says bandits kill corps member on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said that 17 corps members were accosted by a gang of armed…

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FEC approves $3bn for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line, Zamfara to supply CBN gold for N5bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $3billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line. Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed this to State House…

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Lagos shuts Eti-Osa, Agidingbi Isolation Centres | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that the Eti-Osa Isolation Centre and the Agidingbi Isolation Centre would be closed down. The announcement was made on Saturday at Lagos House, Marina,…

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The YNaija Ministers’ Ranking for February

With the Nigeria confirming its first case of the Coronavirus this week, all eyes are on the health minister Osagie Ehanire, who promptly tweeted the news via his account. In…

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FG to offer free train rides from Lagos to Ibadan for 3 months

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced free train rides for Nigerians from Lagos to Ibadan for the next three months. This was announced at the 14th edition of The…

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The YNaija Ministers’ Ranking for September: The early risers and sleeping beauties

The YNaija August Ministers' ranking projected what we expected from them, given that they needed some considerable time to settle into their offices. September is grinding to a halt and…

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Here are the 10 ministers whose performance we are looking forward to

It's more than a week since President Buhari installed a new ministerial cabinet that, up until then, took him a long time to put together. The ministers themselves aren't a…

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The YNaija Cover – the 24th of July

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Stakeholders highlight policies and effective implementation at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project hosted stakeholders at the fifth edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders on Friday, 12 July, 2019. The event highlighted the importance of relatable…

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Nobody holds politicians accountable in Nigeria – ex-minister, Rotimi Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that Nigeria is a country without consequences, as citizens and voters have failed to hold politicians and leaders accountable for their actions…

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First Photos: Rotimi Amaechi, Ruggedman, Remi Shonaiya, Omatseye Nesiama, others at The Nigeria Symposium For Young and Emerging Leaders

Former Transportation minister, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; rapper and UN Peace Ambassador, Michael ‘Ruggedman’ Stephens; former presidential candidate, Remi Sonaiya; Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd.) are some of the personalities at…

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Ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Remi Shonaiya, Ismael Ahmed, Banky W, others to speak at The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project has announced its roll call of panelists for the 2019 edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders set to take place on Friday, July…

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The Late 5: Lai Mohammed to appear in court over N2.5 billion NBC fraud allegation; Some people are plotting to smear my reputation – Amaechi | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lai Mohammed to appear in court over N2.5 billion NBC fraud allegation The immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has…

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The YNaija Cover – the 24th of May

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The Big 5: 2 suicide bombers, 3 others die in Maiduguri attack; FG orders foreigners to leave mining sites in Zamfara | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: PDP accuses Amaechi, others of plotting constitutional crisis in Rivers The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that some leaders…

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Zamfara to recruit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity, Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are top stories that drove conversation during the week: Zamfara to recuit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity The Zamfara State Government has said it will recruit 1,700 local…

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The Late 5: Police release identities of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Amaechi loses LGA to Wike | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lagos police surrenders to public pressure, names alleged killers of Kolade Johnson The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday bowed to pressure from…

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Just In: Appeal Court gives INEC nod to allow candidate of APC Rivers participate in 2019 elections

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has granted a stay of execution of the judgement of the Federal High Court (FHC) nullifying the direct and indirect primaries of the…

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The Late 5: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants; Gov. Wike blames Ameachi for CJN Onnoghen’s travails | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to deport foreign nationals who intend…

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Opinion: The selfishness of Buhari’s Men and the need to vote Atiku and Obi

On Saturday, a recorded conversation featuring the Director General of the President Buhari campaign organization and the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was released. In the recording, Amaechi was…

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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of January

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#AmaechiTapes: Former aide to Amaechi admits the Minister could make such statements but…

Following the release of a series of tapes on the internet where the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is quoted to have said that people are dying, poverty is increasing and that…

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The Late 5: Amaechi reportedly caught in leaked audio criticising Buhari; February Polls: Ooni of Ife warns politicians against violence | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today Amaechi criticises Buhari in leaked audio Transportation minister and the Director-General of the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation Rotimi Amaechi was caught on…

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The Late 5: Jonathan’s book, nothing but a presidential tale by midday – Gov. Shettima; Otedola appears in court, testifies against Lawan | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the…

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The Late 5: 149 military personnel in trouble for social media posts; Roger Federer says Serena Williams went too far at the US Open final | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. At least 149 personnel have been penalised for violating the social media code of ethics for members of the Nigerian military, Premium Times…

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The Late 5: Tragedy in Ekiti as yet another politician is shot dead; Wike reveals reason behind his feud with Amaechi | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There appears to be no end yet to the killings in Ekiti as a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly…

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The Big 5: Communications Minister, Shittu allegedly skipped NYSC; Earthquakes now potential hazards in Nigeria – Abuja tremor report | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu,is alleged not to have participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Scheme, despite graduating from the…

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Buhari appoints Amaechi DG of his campaign organisation

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a campaign organisation for his re-election in 2019. This was made known in a statement by his Personal Assistant to on New Media,…

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The Big 5: Osinbajo escapes death, House of Reps wants June 12 Election umpire honoured and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday escaped death as the helicopter conveying him from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff…

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