Aviation

Military Aircraft Crashes in Kaduna, Chief of Army Staff Among Casualties_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say a military aircraft has crashed in Kaduna state. The chief of army staff Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru is reportedly among the casualties. He was on his way to attend the passing out parade of the new soldiers from Nigeria army depot Zaria. Details later.......

Aviation

Max Air Makes Emergency Landing Few Minutes After Take off From Kano_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say a Max Air aircraft with the Emir of Kano , Aminu Ado-Bayero on board made an emergency landing 10 minutes after taking off from the Malam Aminu Kano International airport Kano. A Daily times report says the aircraft VM1645 had a 30 minutes delay before take off and started swerving 10… Continue reading Max Air Makes Emergency Landing Few Minutes After Take off From Kano_Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG to Launch Maritime Security June_Ada Ogar

In a bid to end the security challenges plaguing the maritime sector in Nigeria, the federal government says it will launch Maritime security in June. A statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna deputy director press says Minister for transportation Rotimi Amaechi who made this known during a courtesy visit by the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Daniel… Continue reading FG to Launch Maritime Security June_Ada Ogar

Transportation

Warri-Itakpe Rail: Report Vandals Seen With Rail Materials- MD NRC. _Ada Nkong

The MD Nigerian Railway corporation,Engineer Fidet Okhiria has confirmed the vandalization of Warri-Itakpe rail track.Okhiria who spoke to our correspondent in a telephone interview said the perpetrators have not yet been caught. A viral video circulating on social media shows slices through the rail track appeared to have been cut with a saw and some… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Rail: Report Vandals Seen With Rail Materials- MD NRC. _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Ministry of Transportation Debunks Thisday’s Allegations of Meddling in NPA Contracts_Ada Nkong

The ministry of transportation has countered an allegation in Thisday newspapers linking the suspension of the NPA MD Hajia Hadiza Usman to her refusal to award contracts to Chinese companies as directed by the Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement titled setting the records straight signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Debunks Thisday’s Allegations of Meddling in NPA Contracts_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaech Inaugurates Seven Man Panel to Probe Suspended NPA Boss _Ada Nkong

Following the suspension of the managing director Nigeria Ports Authority, Hajia Hadiza Usman,Minister of transportation ,Rotimi Amaechi has inaugurated a seven man panel to probe her activities. The panel has the mandate to examine and investigate the administrative policies and strategies adopted by the suspended Managing Director while at the helms and confirm compliance with… Continue reading Amaech Inaugurates Seven Man Panel to Probe Suspended NPA Boss _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Photos: Commisioning of Itakpe-Warri Rail Project_Ada Nkong

Finally, the Itakpe - Warri rail which was intended to serve freight services between Ajaokuta steel company and companies needing the products as well as transport raw materials is being commissioned. Dignitaries from all over the country turned up to witness the event. The rail line line which was abandoned for about 30 years was… Continue reading Photos: Commisioning of Itakpe-Warri Rail Project_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Railway Update in Pictures_Ada Nkong

The Lagos-Ibadan rail project which is a baby of the Ministry of transportation was expected to be commissioned in January 2021. The covid -19  disruption made it impossible with challenges range from workers who caught the virus to difficulty transporting materials for work. The project has finally taken shape and is already in use as… Continue reading Lagos-Ibadan Railway Update in Pictures_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Lack of Funds Stalling Lagos- Calabar Rail Project_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi says the Lagos- Calabar rail project will kick off as soon as the funds being sought materialize.The minister said this during the annual ministerial briefing in Abuja.Amaechi said funds for some other rail projects are ready but cabinet approval is being awaited before work starts. "The ones we are… Continue reading Lack of Funds Stalling Lagos- Calabar Rail Project_Ada Nkong