By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja In a recent twist of political permutations and development, the former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has faced another setback as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) dissolved the Rivers State executive committees of the party […]
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FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH TO NIGERIANS
1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. 2. It is also a time for us, collectively, to: 3. Remember the sacrifices made by our Founders and great leaders past; by soldiers, by distinguished public servants; by traditional leaders, by our workers […]
AMAECHI BOMBSHELL: WOMEN; DEVELOP YOURSELVES, BE COMPETITIVE
By Sam Tasie In a sharp knock in view of the frequent called from women on empowerment in governance, the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amechi, has said, “The only way the women can take their pride of place in the shipping industry in Nigeria is to adequately develop themselves and be competitive with the male […]
2023 : WHY TINUBU, FOLLOWERS MAY DUMP APC
By Rabiu Musa The open confrontation against members of the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu political circle has taken another ugly dimension with the alleged latest onslaught on the former Attorney General of Lagos State, now Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo by the members of the so called Aso Rock cabal. […]
GUNBOATS WILL ESCORT MATERIALS ON HIGH SEA….. Says INEC
By Juliet Abirih, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said, it had engaged the marine police and the Nigerian Navy to escort election personnel and materials moving to the riverine communities through the high seas with gunboats. This information was disclosed by the Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, in Abuja on […]
INEC READY AND COMMITTED TO FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE ELECTION IN RIVERS STATE… Says Edwin Enabor
By Tony Nzekwe The head of Department Voter education and Publicity,has said, ” Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) Rivers State is ready and committed to deliver a free, fair and credible elections in Rivers State. He disclosed this information in a chat with News Men today, adding, ” all necessary and needy logistics […]
AMAECHI HAS CREATED PROBLEM FOR ME…. Says President Buhari
By Amby Agbaja President Muhammadu Buhari has said, ” The Minister of Transportation ,Rotimi Amaechi, had created problem for me when he Promised a railway line that would be constructed to link the South East zone to the northern part of the country. ” President Buhari disclosed this information at the All Progressives Congress […]
WIKE’S SA KIDNAPPED BY GUNMEN
By Fred Jeremiah The Special Adviser on Lands and Survey to the Rivers State Governor, Barr Anugbom Onuoha, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen after a gun battle at his hotel around Ada George area in Port Harcourt . The Rivers State Police Command, through its Public Relations officer ,Nnamdi Omoni, has confirmed the […]
BUHARI REJECTS MARITIME SECURITY BILL, OTHERS
By Tony Nzekwe In a bid to take a position, President Muhammadu Buhari, has written to the Senate to inform the federal lawmakers of his rejection of the Maritime Security Operations Coordinating Board (Amendment) Bill 2018. Recall that a month ago President Buhari declined assent to the National Transport Commission Bill 2018. President Buhari, […]
CANADIAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
By Adam S Adam A Canadian citizen named Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, has been sentenced to death by Dalian Intermediate People’s Court in northeast province of Liaoning, China. Recall he was sentenced to 15 years in Prison in November but the Prosecutors prayed the court that the judgement was too lenient and transferred the matter […]