The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Monday that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail gauge would be delivered by fourth quarter of 2018. The minister spoke during an assessment of the project at Ijoko, Ado Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State.
Nnamdi Kanu Is A Betrayer, A Serial Blackmailer - Uwazuruike
The leader of Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has described the director of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu as a betrayer and a serial blackmailer. According to Vanguard, Uwazuruike stated this while reacting to claims that he compromised and slipped back in the pursuit for actualization of Biafra.
Osinbajo Visit Collapsed Mokwa-Jebba Bridge
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday visited the collapsed Mokwa-Jebba Bridge in Niger State for an n-the-spot assessment of the damage where he promised that the bridge would be repaired within two weeks NAN has reported. Osinbajo was accompanied by Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.
Russia Partners Nigerian Media On Counter Terrorism
Government of the Russian Federation, through its Embassy in Nigeria, has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Media aimed at warding off the evils of terrorism and other social vices in the country.
President Buhari Will Return In Good Health - Olumba Olumba
The spiritual head of Botherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu has declared that contrary to rumors that the President, Muhammadu Buhari was on life support machines, he will return to the country in good health.
The Supreme Court Upholds APC'S Godwin Obaseki's Election.
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of the Godwin Obaseki as governor of Edo State. A seven-man panel of judges led by Walter Onnoghen, Chief Justice of Nigeria, gave its verdict on Monday. This followed a judgment delivered in an appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, challenging the decision of the Appeal Court which had earlier upheld Mr. Obaseki’s election.
South East, South South Governors’ Forum Emerges
A new group, South East and South Governors’ Forum, emerged on Sunday to politically work together and realign as a people that shared common heritage, culture and affinity.