Tag: Wike
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Tinubu Hails Wike as APC Sweeps FCT Area Council Elections
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…
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FCT Election: CISLAC, TMG Accuse Wike of Interfering in Electoral Process
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…
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Wike confirms resolution of Rivers political crisis
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…
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Wike vows to defend PDP from “vampires”
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…
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Wike Under Fire for Alleged Illegal Allocation of Abuja’s Green Spaces
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…
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Resign as Minister to Face Rivers Politics,” APC Scribe Fires Back at Wike
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…
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I Would Be Buried Politically if Fubara Secures Second Term — Wike
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…
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BREAKING: PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Others for Anti-Party Activities
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,…