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"Today, we are inspecting the Lagos-Ibadan rail line again, with emphasis on the Apapa Port axis.This time with the Chairman of CCECC Group, Zhao Dianlong & the MD, CCECC Nigeria, Jiang Yi Gao. I told them I am unhappy with the pace of work & it’s imperative they meet set targets.  They've told us that the rail line up to Apapa would be completed by April, June for the minor stations and August for the major stations. We however hope that they'll speed up the work and finish earlier, so we can move on to Ibadan-Kano rail line."  Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister for Transportation  during inspections today

Taking the maritime sector as economic anchor, the Federal Government says it is targeting placing Nigeria among the first 70 countries in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index, a most sought-after economic feat globally, by 2023. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, stated this Saturday night in Lagos at the third edition of the annual Corporate Dinner and Merit Awards organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). That projection came as Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said the transportation sector was being developed as a strategic driver of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s economic diversification and growth agenda. Amaechi said the government was focused on the establishment of a strong intermodal transport system that would facilitate seamless movement of goods and people and drastically reduce the cost of transportation and business, generally. Mustap

In a bid to advance the nation's agricultural sector, the National Groundnut Producers Processors  and Marketers Association of Nigerian (NGROPPMAN) has described it's working visit to the Netherlands's Embassy at Lagos Nigeria as a roadmap to boost the nation's economy.  President of the association Hon. Aimu Foni said the move became necessary following the successes recorded by Nigeria's groundnuts in recent times.  Hon. Aimu Foni in describing the product said groundnut is one commodity which virtually all parts are useful to both humans and animals but wondered why the Nigeria's government is yet to give it the needed attention.  Earlier, he identified the off-takers of the product as a major setback which he said formed the bases for the courtesy visit to the Netherlands Consulate general.  According to him "Groundnut is a useful product which virtually all part of it are useful to both humans and animals... If the government of Nigeria wi

A controversial fact has emerged over a story which portrays a lady to have snatched her age long best friend. In another account Miracle Oluaebube said it was gathered that the complainant allegedly snatched her divorced husband before their marriage. Earlier, Christine Aluyi on her timeline wrote "I don't know if I am dreaming or if this is true, I will need someone  to tell me that it is not a dream.... I cannot believe this. Rukevwe, you? You of all people? So all these tens of years  that you have been acting like  Cordelia Ufuoma Rowayinor Ovakporae 's best friend and sister, you have been hating her? You hated her so much that you pulled the trigger. It  would have been better, if you had shot her. Rukevwe, why? Of all the men in the world, it is Cordy's husband that you can marry. Cordy your best friend and sister? Friends, pls forgive my ranting this morning, I just got the rudest  shock of my life now. Maybe I am dreaming o. My former neighbour

Nyanya Chieftain commends Govt on Nyanya/Mararaba Road expansion... Calls for more assistance on roadside traders A chieftain in the Galadima Nyanya Traditional Council, Mr. Sunday Luka has commended the government for the ongoing road expansion linking Abuja Federal Capital Territory and Nassarawa State. Mr Luke during an interview in the Galadima Nyanya's Palace said his people are very impressed to see the ongoing road expansion. He said the complains coming from the Nyanya/Mararaba road traffic over time has been very disturbing. According to him, "the work is in progress just as we appreciate it too. From the beginning it was one lane but now it's two lane. Every time you hear on the news Nyanya/Mararaba road traffics but thank God is now in progress and the time frame given to our people have elapsed and they have started removing their structures for the contractors to work cause the more the road is open, the more further access to development comes.

Exclusive: Godswill Akpabio to resign as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs... Welcome to NewsPointers There are strong indications that the Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio may resign within the next 90days as Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross Rivers State ruled in favour of the incumbent minister. The Appealed court  in today's judgement  nullified the election of Dr. Chris Ekpenyong who was wrongly declared winner of the February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. Recalled that the current minister was the All Progressive Congress candidate for Nort West  senatorial  district  in Akwa Ibom during the last general election. It was however  gathered that as a result of the ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Dr. Chris Ekpenyong and  conduct fresh elections in the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Distri

Groundnut to boost Nigeria's IGR, says NGROPPMAN The National Groundnut Producers, Processors & Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGROPPMAN) has said it's products will boost the nation's Internally Generated Revenue in the country if given an adequate attention. Aimu Foni, president of NGROPPMAN during a stakeholders meeting held in Abuja yesterday said the Agricultural sector is one key area that can boost a nation's economy if conscious efforts are put in place. Aimu Foni while addressing stakeholders, decried over the low  attention given to Groundnut as a commodity and as well the poor distribution of Aflasafe by the Ministry of Agriculture which according to him poses a set back to the product. Speaking further, Aimu Foni disclose that the ban on Nigeria's Groundnut over the years has now been lifted, adding, that the products is now on Block chain and can now be exported to all parts of the world. He further appealed to the government and oth

Breaking: Supreme Court suspends sitting on Rivers Election Tribunal petition... As Awara Raises alarm over Mary Odili's involvement! See photos 

Jubilation as Etuwewe Conferred SAN It was a moment of celebration for the people of Niger Delta, especially the Itsekiri Nation and Omateye family of Bateren Community in Delta State as Ama Etuwewe was conferred  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) alongside 38 others. The event which took place immediately after the 2019 Legal Year held in Abuja on Monday the 23rd of September, was greeted with lots of celebration as colleagues, clergies old friends and dignitaries from all works of life gathered at Sheraton Hotel in honour of the newly conferred SAN. Some of the dignitaries in attendance are; His Excellency, the former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduahagan  who also doubled as the Chairman of the Occasion, Sen. Victor Ita-Enang. Others includes; The Olu of Warri, Nigeria Barr Association (Delta State) and many other dignitaries too numerous to mention. GOODWILL MESSAGES Dr. Rolland Orisojafor one of the representatives of  "Olu of Warri"  described the

Breaking: CCTV captures movement of Serial Killer in Alakahia Finally, the management of one an Hotel in Alakahia axis where a young lady was strangled to death yesterday has released a CCTV photos of the suspect and the said victim. Welcome to Newspointersblog, for advert and news you can send an email to newspointersblog@gmail.com.

The African Action Congress gubernatorial candidate Biokpomabo Awara in the March 9th Governorship election,  has closed his case at the ongoing Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Biokpomabo  successfully presented 20 witnesses including himself during the tribunal proceedings. It was gathered that during his cross examination at the tribunal, he presented election results of 11 local government areas in Rivers State. He claimed that the results were the true certified copies for the governorship election in Rivers State. In continuing, the panel also fixed  another date for the second petitioner in the matter, African Action Congress AAC. Meanwhile, Emenike Ibete, lawyer to Biokpomabo Awara at the tribunal said they have proven their case to the best of their ability at the tribunal. DIKE UDENNA, the co-lawyer of Governor Nyesom Wike also speak more on the outcome at the tribunal. For his part, the lawyer to the Independent National Electoral Comm

All is now set to mark the 2019 "Igbo Day" celebration in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on the 29th of September. According to the chairman planning committee Mr. Kachi Ihieme, the theme of the event is "Promoting Culture of Peace for Socio-economic Development," and it is expected to kick start on the 22nd of September with an interdenominational church service. While the grandfinale will be held  at the Old Parade Ground Garki Abuja. Earlier, the president of the Ohnaeze Abuja chapter, Mr. Odozi Nwodozi noted that the event is open to all, stressing that dignitaries to attend will be well  protected. Responding to questions from journalists, Mr. Nwodozi frowned at what happened in Germany few days ago, where a guest was attack during an Igbo event. He assured all that such will not happen in the forth coming Igbo Day celebration.  In his own words " It is a taboo for a child to beat his father" "This year's Igbo Day is not an av

Here is the new salary structure! 1. Police Constable  (PC) II - N84,000 2. Police Constable (PC) I - N86,000 3. Sergeant Copral (SC) - N96,000 4. Sergeant Major (SM) - N119,000 5. Inspector Of Police (IP) II - N167,000 6. Inspector of police (IP) I - N254,000 7. Assistant Superintendent of police (ASP) II - N271,000 8. Assistant Superintendent of police(ASP)  I - N296,000 9. Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP) - N321,000 10. Superintendent of Police (SP) - N342,000 11. Chief Superintendent of police (CSP) - N419,000 12. Assistant Commissioner of police (ACP) - N483,000 13. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) - N531,000 14. Commissioner of police (CP) - N1.5million.

 Woman Filmed Flogging And Locking A Boy Inside A Dog Cage, What should we do to her? Dolapo Badmus, the Zone 2 Police Public Relations Officer has confirmed the arrest of the woman filmed flogging a boy and locking him in a dog cage. Confirming the arrest via her Instagram, Dolapo Badmus thanked everyone that cooperated with the police in getting to the root of the matter. She wrote; "Last week we got a report of a lady that beat a young lad and threw him into dungeon of dogs! As I got the information through @funkejenifaakindele and @do2dtun, the domestic violence response police team of Lagos State command was activated! The team went into action and the lady was consequently arrested,. The video is that of the cage where the lady threw the boy after that merciless beating! The suspect is in custody and will be charged to court....The boy (an orphan) has been rescued and kept in a shelter with Lagos state government! I appreciate everyone that cooperated with the

Nigeria Army vs Police in a dirty fight after deadly clash in Taraba A clash between Nigeria's Army and Nigeria Police Force which has led to the death of many during an open gun battle at Taraba state is still in controversy. According to the press releases from both commands indicates that the two security agencies seems not to be in agreement. As first, the NPF made a statement accusing the operation of the Army at Taraba. "PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Army Headquarters has been drawn to the Press Release by DCP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/68       Date: 7th August, 2019 on the  unfortunate incident that occurred on the 6th of August 2019 in which troops of 93 Battalion  Nigerian Army Takum pursued and exchanged fire with some suspected Kidnappers who  indeed turned out to be an Intelligence Response Team from the Police Force Headquarters Abuja on a covert assignment from Abuja r