The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has strongly condemned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over what he described as ‘reckless and inciting utterances’, against President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, Amaechi reportedly claimed that Nigerian politicians must ‘steal, maim, and kill’ to remain in power. In a statement by the Director …

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sunusi Takko, has lashed out at former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for his open criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Takko, who served in the defunct 2023 APC Presidential Campaign Council, described Amaechi’s criticisms of President Bola Tinubu as unpatriotic and advised him to recover from losing the …

The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has explained the reasons he would not encourage the emigration of Nigerians popularly called Japa. Amaechi while speaking on the Arise Television programme on Saturday said ‘japa’ could only get someone a 9 to 5 job (usually used to describe a work arrangement where employees report to workplaces at 9 am and leave …

The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has revealed his favourite Nigerian artist. He stated that he follows Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage but he is a great fan of Burna Boy because of his musical style. The former Rivers State governor disclosed this in a recent interview with Arise TV. He said his favourite song at the …

Hadiza Bala Usman’s new book, “Stepping on Toes,” is a cautionary tale for anyone hoping to work in public service in Nigeria, particularly in the Federal Government. It’s an incredible story by the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) of how to break your heart, if not your spirit, in public service. In Nigeria, public service is a big …

The Rivers State government has filed a fresh criminal charge against a former governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi, who was also Minister of Transportation, was sued alongside governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tonye Cole for allegedly selling off state assets. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor, confirmed …