Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has rejected claims that he may run as a vice-presidential candidate alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or join any joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Amaechi made it clear that he is seeking the presidency and will not serve as a running mate to anyone. His […]
Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has said that Nigeria’s fight against insecurity will remain ineffective unless the Tinubu administration tackles the problem of hunger and economic hardship among its citizens. Speaking on Sunday during a virtual meeting with youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Amaechi argued that relying solely on military force to […]
Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state, has denied claims attributed to Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, that they jointly founded the ADC Coalition party. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ahmad Sajoh, head of Fayemi’s media office, described the assertion as baseless and without evidence. Amaechi, speaking during a conversation on X Spaces […]
By Msugh Ityokura Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to challenge leadership failure in the country saying by remaining mute, politicians will continue to have a field day while the masses suffer He spoke Thursday in Abuja at an event, “The National Social Cohesion Dialogue/Unveiling of the 2025 Nigeria Social Cohesion […]
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has raised serious concerns over the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under its current chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Speaking at a political gathering on Tuesday, Amaechi alleged that Yakubu has begun to exhibit clear signs of bias, warning that such tendencies […]
…says APC, Yakubu’s INEC, mortgaged Nigeria’s democracy Tunde Opalana The Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to a revelation by the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu was recommended for re-appointment by a member of Bola […]
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has resigned his appointment Amaechi resigned his position following President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that all cabinet members vying for elective offices in the 2023 elections, should resign before May 16. The President’s directive was made known on Wednesday, at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in […]
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Saturday dispelled reports that he was responsible for the suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala-Usman. According to Amaechi, Bala-Usman’s suspension was authorized by the Federal Government in order to enable an unbiased investigation of alleged financial impropriety. The Minister made this clarification […]
Nigeria has started repaying loans borrowed from China, according to Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation. The federal government was looking for Chinese lenders to help fund a number of infrastructure projects, including standard gauge rail lines. Nigeria’s overall borrowing from China, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO), was $3.12 billion as of March […]
The Federal Government announced on Monday that railway track vandals in the country may face the death penalty. Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, said this in Abuja during a Town Hall Meeting on “Protecting Public Infrastructure.” Rail track vandalism is a capital offense, according to Amaechi, and the repercussions should be regarded as such. […]
Minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is celebrating his birthday today. Rotimi Amaechi has released a gospel song to mark his 56th birthday. The former governor of Rivers State titled the song ‘Psalm 33’ with the catchphrase “Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.” READ ALSO: Students […]
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation, (NRC) to go after vandals and buyers of rail equipment in the country. Amaechi, who stated this during the inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor in the Oyo State capital, said vandals and buyers of stolen rail items would be prosecuted in […]
Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation, has disclosed the reason why the Abuja — Kaduna Rail is running below hundred kilometers. Hours after the formal presidential candidate known as Adamu Garba unveiled and introduced many Nigerian to the business platform known as “Cow to Currency Networking” regarding the ban of Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin transactions by […]
Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, has supported the call for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to respect its zoning the principles when picking its candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Daily Times reports. On Tuesday Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola encouraged the party to respect its zoning formula in picking a presidential candidate. […]
The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi was attacked by the Igo Aguma-led All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State over his absence at the South-south stakeholders’ meeting with the President Muhammadu Buhari’s delegation. Daily Times gathers On Tuesday the Federal Government held a meeting in the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. The party said that […]
The transportation minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has tendered an apology to Nigerians for the breakdown of a train along the Abuja-Kaduna rail which occurred between November 18 and November 20, leaving passengers stranded, Daily Times gathered. Amaechi made the plea at the Moniya rail station on Monday during the routine inspection of the ongoing rail project […]
The minister of transportation and former governor of Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he represented the people by ‘raising voices for them.’ Daily Times reports that Amaechi was responding to the present administration of Gov Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Saturday, September 26, at the burial of a former Justice of the Supreme […]
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday has debunked reports that Nigeria was building a rail line to Niger Republic. READ ALSO: FG approves award of $1.9m Rail Line to link Nigeria to Niger Republic Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the Shehu stated the actual plan was […]
Nigeria Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that, the Federal Government would immediately commence construction of the Eastern rail line which connects Port Harcourt – Bonny to Maiduguri. READ ALSO: Breaking: Min. Rotimi Ameachi Kicks off duty with inspection The minister while on Lagos -Ibadan railway project said the planned commencement is subject […]
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi said over 20,000 workers were engaged for the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan rail project, Daily Times Nigeria gathered. Amaechi said, in a statement on Monday, that the engagement was in compliance with the local content law inherent in the $1.6 billion contract agreement between Nigeria and China. READ ALSO: Breaking: […]