Tag: Wike
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Wike Urges Respect for Jonathan Amid Calls for 2027 Presidential Comeback
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to show respect to former President Goodluck Jonathan amid growing speculation about a possible return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on the increasing calls by some political groups urging Jonathan to contest again, Wike stressed…
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Wike’s Aide, Lere Mocks Fubara After Stepping Down From Rivers Governorship Race
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Lere Olayinka, aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, after resurfacing an old video allegedly showing the governor criticising and comparing the former Rivers governor to a “barking dog” during the peak of their political crisis. The aide reportedly…
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Fresh Political Storm Brews as Wike Meets APC National Chairman in Closed Door Meeting
Fresh political tension is building across Nigeria following the recent meeting between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, amid intensifying conversations over the future political direction of Rivers State. The development is coming at a time when social media…
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“Go and fulfill your agreement with Wike”APC Screening Committee Reportedly Tells Fubara
By Paul Joseph Rivers State Governor Similaye Fubara was reportedly advised by an APC screening committee to fulfil an existing political agreement with former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nysom Wike. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the committee informed the governor that the President insisted that the…
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Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Reported Move to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nyesom Wike has criticised Peter Obi over his reported defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the former Labour Party presidential candidate of moving from one political platform to another without resolving internal crises. Wike made the remarks on May 6, 2026, during a…
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“Call God To Come Down If You Like” — Wike Replies Abuja Pastor over Land Issue
By Paul Joseph Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has sparked outrage after bluntly dismissing emotional appeals from a woman protesting land actions in Abuja, insisting that public interest overrides personal claims adding that “if she likes, let her call God to come down”. Speaking during a policy discussion on economic and land…
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Okunomo Backs Alabo’s Candidacy for Rivers Governorship Following Wike’s Endorsement
In a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Barr. Banji Okunomo, a prominent Ondo State politician and former council boss, has given his support to the reported endorsement of Dr. George-Kelly Alabo Dakorinama by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the preferred candidate for the governorship of Rivers State ahead of the 2027…
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Wike Reportedly Picks Alabo George As Rivers’ Next Governor Under APC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has reportedly settled for former Rivers State Commissioner for Works Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly as his preferred governorship candidate in Rivers State, a move already reshaping the state’s political calculations ahead of 2027. May 5, 2026 — Reports indicate that the decision followed a closed-door political…
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Abuja Pastor Kneels, Appeals to Wike Over Proposed Demolition
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A pastor in Abuja has sparked public attention after kneeling to appeal directly to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the demolition of properties affecting his church and surrounding community. May 4, 2026 — The incident reportedly occurred during an inspection or enforcement exercise by FCT authorities,…
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Wike Weighs Options on Fubara’s 2027 Ambition Amid Ongoing Rift
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is reportedly weighing his political options regarding the future of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 governorship election, as tensions between both figures continue to shape the state’s political landscape. The development was reported on April 20, 2026, amid ongoing…
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Wike’s Camp Takes Over PDP Secretariat in Abuja
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The internal crisis rocking Nigeria’s main opposition party has taken a dramatic turn, as the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has reportedly taken control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja. The development signals a deepening power struggle within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This…
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Nullifies 485 Land Documents in Major Anti-Fraud Initiative
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In a sweeping move on 23 February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, nullified 485 land documents across Abuja after a detailed verification exercise exposed widespread forgery and irregularities in applications lodged for land regularisation. The cancellations, issued through an official public notice by the FCT Administration’s…