Tag: Rotimi Amaechi

Wike claims he has CJN, judiciary in his pocket – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the present governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and now boasts that…

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Rivers APC blasts Gov Wike over comments on the FG

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Governor Nyesom Wike for saying that the Buhari-led administration has not done much for Rivers State and the…

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The Buhari we met – Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha said President Muhammadu Buhari was very cheerful and has not lost any bit of his sense of humour when he and other leaders of the All Progressives…

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Amaechi is my God, says APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Andrew Uchendu, has recalled how the leader of the party in the state, Rotimi Amaechi, knelt to beg Obio/Akpor…

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Ibe Kachikwu climbs to the top ten, Fashola attacks the Senate, Onyeama maintains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has risen to the top ten in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Kachikwu, who is saddled with the responsibility…

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Comments on the agitations and hate speeches. The "Kaduna Declaration" has raised so much dust from several quarters.…

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Amaechi’s wife didn’t extort us | Ex-Rivers LG chairmen, commissioners blast Wike

Some former local government chairmen and commissioners in Rivers State have debunked claims that wife of Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of the state received monthly salaries from them. Governor of…

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[The Presidential Blog] What Minister Amaechi was actually doing when he insulted Wike this morning (PHOTOS)

The long running battle between Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and his successor as Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike is getting tiring. There's only so much anyone can find funny when…

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Wike can’t speak good English, he is a thug – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has threatened to expose Rivers governor Nyesom Wike's wife “if he (Wike) does not shut up his mouth.” Amaechi said this on Tuesday at the…

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Amaechi angry at my ‘Mr Project’ nickname – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi is angry because of his nickname 'Mr Project'. Wike spoke during an interview on Monday with a Port Harcourt-based…

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How I rejected N1bn as Rivers governor – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he rejected a bribe of N1 billion while he was governor of Rivers State. While speaking in Lagos, Amaechi said he rejected the…

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APC chieftain suspended for ‘disrespecting’ Amaechi

The APC caucus in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State has suspended its chairman, Allwell Onyesoh, for allegedly disrespecting the  state's party leader and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi…

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He is to be honoured as ex-governor not for performance – Wike to Amaechi

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the rejection of a State award, by former governor of the State, and current Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Wike through the…

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Amaechi rejects Wike’s Rivers state top award

Minister of Transport, and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has on Friday rejected an award to be given him by Governor Nyesom Wike. Amaechi said in a statement, that…

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Wike to honour Amaechi for his contribution to the development of Rivers

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has underlisted among others, his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, to be honoured on May 27 in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The list of honourees,…

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Wike is simply craving attention – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaech.i has said governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has gone "mad again." He was responding to an allegation that he (Amaechi) is…

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Senate summons Amaechi over $5.9bn Chinese loan

The Senate has summoned Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for the exclusion of South East projects in the $5.9bn Chinese loan. Details later...

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Appeal Court dismisses Amaechi’s appeal against Wike

An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the constitution of…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Chibok girls release, second anniversary gift – Buhari | Release of only few Chibok girls is a setback – PDP

From the news this morning - a tracklist. Trust Buhari to make correct decisions regarding his personal health | Tinubu tells Nigerians - YNaija Chibok girls release, second anniversary gift…

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$50m: Wike’s failure to prove his claims has exonerated me – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi said he has been vindicated due to his successor, Nyesom Wike's failure to proof that…

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Buhari will dredge River Niger with N100m but Jonathan released N34bn for same project – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan paid N34bn for dredging of River Nigeria while the present administration will spend…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi…

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The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode - YNaija Why Workers' Day celebration was disrupted -…

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I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode

by Dolapo Adelana The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over a two billion naira transferred…

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I am not corrupt, I don’t like money – Amaechi (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he is not corrupt, contrary to popular opinion. Amaechi said this during an interview on Hard Talk on Channels TV.…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Government to suspend payment…

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Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has no issues with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jonathan disclosed this in a book titled, ‘Against the Run of…

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We are not losing any sleep over your threat to sue, Fani-Kayode replies Amaechi

by Dolapo Adelana A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said he was not losing sleep over the lawsuit reportedly filed by Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi…

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$50m: Amaechi files N500m suit against Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s spokesman over ownership allegations

by Dolapo Adelana Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi has filed a N500m lawsuit against a former Aviation Minister Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and Lere Olayinka, a spokesperson for Ekiti Governor Ayodele…

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$43m: Childish Wike is confused – Amaechi

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi has described the Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike as a confused child. Amaechi stated this while reacting to the governor's claim…

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