Tag: Wike

  • Wike Weighs Options on Fubara’s 2027 Ambition Amid Ongoing Rift

    Wike Weighs Options on Fubara’s 2027 Ambition Amid Ongoing Rift

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    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…

  • Wike’s Camp Takes Over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

    Wike’s Camp Takes Over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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    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…

  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Nullifies 485 Land Documents in Major Anti-Fraud Initiative

    FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Nullifies 485 Land Documents in Major Anti-Fraud Initiative

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    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…

  • Tinubu Hails Wike as APC Sweeps FCT Area Council Elections

    Tinubu Hails Wike as APC Sweeps FCT Area Council Elections

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the most recent Area Council elections in Abuja. The polls, conducted across the six FCT area councils (Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, Abaji and…

  • FCT Election: CISLAC, TMG Accuse Wike of Interfering in Electoral Process

    FCT Election: CISLAC, TMG Accuse Wike of Interfering in Electoral Process

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    By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) have raised concerns over voter apathy, logistical shortcomings, and alleged political interference in elections conducted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers, and Kano states. In a statement signed by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC and…

  • Wike confirms resolution of Rivers political crisis

    Wike confirms resolution of Rivers political crisis

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    By Charles Maduka The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the political dispute in Rivers State has been resolved. Speaking in an interview, Wike said the prolonged disagreement between him and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has been amicably settled. He noted that the resolution was made possible…

  • Wike vows to defend PDP from “vampires”

    Wike vows to defend PDP from “vampires”

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    By Paul Joseph The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, has said that he is actively observing political developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, with the aim of safeguarding and enhancing the party’s strength. Wike made these remarks on Monday during the 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive…

  • Wike Under Fire for Alleged Illegal Allocation of Abuja’s Green Spaces

    Wike Under Fire for Alleged Illegal Allocation of Abuja’s Green Spaces

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester In the heart of Africa’s most politically symbolic city, Abuja, a storm has erupted (not fueled by ideology or electoral dispute) but by an alleged betrayal of urban planning principles, environmental sustainability and public trust. At the centre of this convulsion stands Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal…

  • Resign as Minister to Face Rivers Politics,” APC Scribe Fires Back at Wike

    Resign as Minister to Face Rivers Politics,” APC Scribe Fires Back at Wike

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    The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has expressed that he remains unfazed by what he describes as “veiled threats” from the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that his political background has equipped him to withstand intimidation. In an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, he declared his support for…

  • I Would Be Buried Politically if Fubara Secures Second Term — Wike

    I Would Be Buried Politically if Fubara Secures Second Term — Wike

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    By Charles Maduka The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his political career would be destroyed if Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, secures a second term in office. Wike made the statement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he said a firm decision had…

  • BREAKING: PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Others for Anti-Party Activities

    BREAKING: PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Others for Anti-Party Activities

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    Ibadan, Oyo State – In a landmark move aimed at restoring unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several high-profile members during its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The expelled members include prominent figures such as former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike,…