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 he has the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the entire judiciary in his pocket whereupon he can manipulate any judgement against him... Read More

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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 Niger Delta Region. A statement by it’s Chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya said Wike and critics forgot that former President Goodluck Jonathan, “failed the region by... Read More

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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 Congress met him in London today. Okorocha gave this report in a telephone conversation reported by President Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi... Read More

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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 people on behalf of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. According to Daily Post he said this decrying the ongoing face off between the Minister of Transport... Read More

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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 of effecting major changes in the petroleum industry, took the big jump following the reduction in the price of diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum... Read More

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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. The governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has said the agitation is a mere exercise of the freedom of expression of the concerned parties. While... Read More

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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 the state, Nyesom Wike had alleged that former chairmen and commissioners paid N2m and N3m respectively to Amaechi’s wife during the immediate past governor’s administration.... Read More

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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 two old men decide to make a nasty feud into a national affair. The latest in their verbal assaults on each other was reported this... Read More

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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 sidelines of an inspection programme at the Kaduna Dry Port while reacting to an allegations made by Wike against his wife. Wike had alleged that... Read More

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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 radio station, Rhythm FM. Wike said Amaechi should allow those who want to be governor in the state express themselves, stating that he could never... Read More

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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 bribe because of his hatred for corruption. Amaechi said, “My first confrontation with bribe was with a big contractor in Rivers State. After awarding the... Read More

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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 Amaechi. Punch reports that he has been replaced with the former member representing Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ogbonna Nwuke. ... Read More

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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 Commissioner for Information, Austin Tam-George said, as published by Daily Post, “As part of the events of the State’s Golden Jubilee celebration, the State government... Read More

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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 the award is a “poisoned chalice” and would therefore not receive such. Wike, in reaction welcomed the development, with the Rivers State Commissioner of Information,... Read More

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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, numbering 29, has Amaechi’s name on number 18, alongside former leaders, Goodluck Jonathan, Ken Saro Wiwa and Yakubu Gowon. They are to be honoured with... Read More

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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 a sponsor of cultist groups and activities in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, Amaechi urged Governor Wike to approach the court. “Yesterday, the... Read More

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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 a judicial panel of inquiry by Governor Nyesom Wike to probe him. Amaechi, who is the current Minister of Transportation, had also, among other prayers,... Read More

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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 – Buhari – YNaija $50m: Wike’s failure to proof his claims has exonerated me – Amaechi – YNaija Release of only few Chibok girls is... Read More

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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 the $50m found in an Ikoyi apartment belongs to the state. Wike had claimed the funds were proceeds from the sale of gas turbine belonging... Read More

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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 only N100 million on the project. The minister made the disclosure while speaking at a conference on ‘Fast-tracking Port Reforms’ hosted by The Nation Newspapers... Read More

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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 Fani-Kayode, has said allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over a two billion naira transferred by the former governor... Read More

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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 – Labour minister – YNaija MTN sacks 280 staff – YNaija I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury –... Read More

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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 by the former governor of Rivers state, Dr. Peter Odili to the Ministry of Aviation to fix Port-Harcourt runway were baseless. He made this known... Read More

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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. When asked if he was corrupt, Amaechi said, “Is my honesty in doubt? I have told Nigerians and I repeat to Nigerians today I am... Read More

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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 of bailout funds to states still owing salaries. 2. Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has... Read More

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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 Play,’ written by the Chairman, Editorial Board of ThisDay, Olusegun Adeniyi. The former President said Amaechi had an issue with his wife, Patience, which he... Read More

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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 had on Monday filed a N500m libel and defamation suit against Fani-Kayode and Lere Olayinka, a spokesman to Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose. But in a... Read More

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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 Fayose, The Cable reports. Amaechi’s suit against the duo followed accusations by both men that he was the owner of the apartment where the Economic... Read More

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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 that the money discovered by the EFCC in an apartment in Lagos belonged to the state. But in a statement released by his media office... Read More

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