Author: Amina Mohammed

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has called for enhanced technological collaboration among African littoral states to accelerate transit cargo transportation, particularly in regions requiring multiple waterway transits. Speaking on Monday at the 44th Annual Council and 19th Roundtable of the Directors General of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa in Conakry, Guinea, Dantsoho emphasised the need for African countries to leverage their strengths to improve trade facilitation to landlocked nations. “We must work together to improve trade access for landlocked countries, sharing technological advancements and information to enhance service delivery, particularly by…

Reno Omokri, a former presidential media aide has described Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections as a tribalist who only thinks of his people in the South-East. In a post on his X, Omokri despite serving eight years as governor of Anambra, Obi did not build a single school but has been donating money to different schools, mostly in Igboland ahead of the 2027 elections He wrote “Peter Obi, who did not build a single nursery, primary or secondary school or university while he was a two-term Governor of Anambra, has been donating money…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced a new agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could reduce petrol prices nationwide. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, revealed the agreement during a press briefing in Abuja, following a meeting of the association’s National Working Committee. Under the new arrangement, IPMAN will now source PMS (Premium Motor Spirit), AGO (Automotive Gas Oil), and DPK (Dual Purpose Kerosene) directly from Dangote Refinery. Garima stated that this direct access to products would ensure a steady and affordable fuel supply for Nigerians, ultimately driving down costs at the pump. He said, “Following our…

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali, seems to have a hang of his ministry, based on the presidential priorities. This is especially so because he also understands how pivotal his ministry is to the success or failure of the President Bola Tinubu administration. After over a year in office, Alkali is confident that the take-off is gradually attaining a degree of stability, and with the appropriate financing, the ministry is sure to deliver on all its mandates. In this interview with Amina Mohammed, he shares the story of the journey so far. Excerpts: It’s been a few months since…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat says President Bola Tinubu is currently performing a surgical operation to fix Nigeria’s broken legs. He therefore urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the success of the Bola Tinubu administration in its efforts to reposition the country Hamzat made the remarks at the multi-purpose hall of the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja where an event was held to mark his 60th birthday. Speaking on the challenges of governance in Nigeria, Hamzat said “Governance is hard. It is not easy to rule. Nigeria has broken its knees. Asiwaju is doing…

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Governor was declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged fraud and corrupt enrichment while in office. A statement by his media team said the decision was after due consultations with family, legal team and political allies. It reads: “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process. “The case has been before a competent court of…

The Labour Party has been plunged into further turmoil as the Julius Abure-led faction disowned the newly appointed caretaker chairman, Nenadi Usman. Despite a previous Court of Appeal judgment affirming Abure as national chairman, the Labour Party National Convention constituted a caretaker committee, sparking controversy. Earlier, Senator Usman was declared as the chairman of a 29-member national caretaker committee of the Labour Party (LP). Reacting, the Abure-led faction rejected the caretaker committee, insisting that Abure remains the legitimate national chairman. A statement signed by the national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, described Nenadi Usman’s appointment as “illegal and unconstitutional”. The headline…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the commencement of fuel production by the Dangote refinery will strengthen the nation’s economy by eliminating constant shortages and conserving foreign exchange.Petrol produced from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is expected to hit filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have been formalized.Prince Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said that with the refinery coming on stream, one of the most significant challenges faced by Nigeria for more than three decades—reliance on fuel importation—will…

Striking resident doctors in Nigeria have ended their seven-day industrial action in response to the abduction of their colleague, Ganiyat Popoola. The strike, which began last Monday, faced strong opposition from the Federal Government, which threatened to enforce the ‘No work, no pay’ policy. The government expressed disappointment over the union’s decision to strike, stating that despite being informed of the various steps it was taking to address the situation, the union still chose to down tools. Despite this threat, the doctors maintained the strike until its scheduled conclusion. However, the President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD),…

Lawyer and human rights activist, Richard Akinnola on Sunday says former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole displayed an act of irresponsibility by labeling Mrs Betsy Obaseki as a barren woman. In a post on his Facebook page, Akinnola urged  the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo to distance himself from Oshiomhole’s statement. According to him, Oshiomhole’s statement may work against Okpebholo’s chances as Benin women don’t joke with issues of labeling a woman as barren “Politics would come and go but it is utterly irresponsible for Adams Oshiomhole to mock the First Lady of Edo, Mrs…