Transportation

Terrorist Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Train With 970 Passengers Onboard,Army Repels Attack_ Ada Nkong

Information reaching Newsannex say the army has repelled an attack by terrorists on an Abuja-Kaduna Train.A passenger took to his Facebook page to celebrate saying " Alhamdulilahi we are safe, the army is with us". According to a report in Daily Nigerian, suspected bandit terrorists had detonated bombs on the railtrack of Abuja-Kaduna train and… Continue reading Terrorist Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Train With 970 Passengers Onboard,Army Repels Attack_ Ada Nkong

Aviation

N5Bn AIB-N Office Demolition and Relocation: Value Exaggerated-AIB _Ada Nkong

Following reports in some sections of the media that the demolished AIB Office in Lagos is worth five billion naira, the Accident investigation bureau has issued a statement debunking the claims. According to a statement by Tunji   Oketunmbi General manager public affairs, the relocation of the office was not precipitous as reported in the media… Continue reading N5Bn AIB-N Office Demolition and Relocation: Value Exaggerated-AIB _Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the contractors handling the Lekki Deep Sea Port project to complete it on schedule. According to a statement by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity,on Tuesday in Lagos, the President who praised the efforts of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, towards making the… Continue reading President Buhari Directs Timely Completion, Linking of Lekki Deep Sea Port to Harbour_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Abandoned Vehicles Should not be Allowed Into Nigeria_UN Envoy_Ada Nkong

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt has said that abandoned vehicles which are not road worthy should not be allowed into Nigeria. According to a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe director press and public relations of the Ministry of transportation the Envoy made this known when he paid a courtesy… Continue reading Abandoned Vehicles Should not be Allowed Into Nigeria_UN Envoy_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Kofi Annan Awards: Nigeria Bags Excellence Award_Ada Nkong

Photo captions:President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Nana Kufo-Addo, present Kofi Annan Award of Excellence in Road Safety Management to theHonourable Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on behalf of Federal Government of Nigeria at Kempinski Hotel, Accra Ghana Nigeria has won an Excellence in Road Safety Management award. Other recipients… Continue reading Kofi Annan Awards: Nigeria Bags Excellence Award_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Lekki Deep Sea Port Will Contribute $360 Bn to GDP in 45 Years_Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi , Perm Sec Dr. Ajani and others after inspection of Lekki Deep Sea Port project The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the Lekki Deep Sea Port project. The Minister said this after an inspection of the project Sunday in Lagos. Also… Continue reading Lekki Deep Sea Port Will Contribute $360 Bn to GDP in 45 Years_Ada Nkong

Transportation

NRC Reacts to Lagos Train Fuel Shortage Story_Ada Nkong

Following a story on twitter with a video alleging insufficient fuel issues with a standard gauge train on Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, has explained to newsmen that the incident was caused by fuel gauge failure on the passenger train service. According to Okhiria, boss passengers coming to Lagos… Continue reading NRC Reacts to Lagos Train Fuel Shortage Story_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, says that Fresh dust has been raised over Faya-Lageau in Chad Republic. According to a statement by Ibrahim Muntari , GM public affairs NiMet, this dust is currently advancing towards Nigeria. Its arrival into the country is expected to deteriorate horizontal visibility over most states in the North. Muntari says… Continue reading NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong

Following speculations in some quarters that Qatar Airways has been penciled down as the preferred bidder for the national Carrier, the Ministry of Aviation has issued a statement debunking the rumors. According to a statement signed by James Odaudu, Director press and public communications of the ministry, such rumors are capable of discrediting the process.… Continue reading Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong