Wike Moves to Rally Rivers Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has announced his intention to create a political mobilisation structure in Abuja and Rivers State that will help President Bola Tinubu win his second term. Wike made the revelation while inspecting the construction of dual roads in the Kuje-Gwagwalada, saying that various political organisations are currently creating […]
Wike Has Become Rivers’ Chief Executive Officer, ADC says
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being interested only in the state’s resources and nothing more. The State ADC Publicity Secretary, Chizzy Enyi, made the remark in a video shared on social media, in response to Wike’s comment […]
‘Let Rivers People Decide’ — Ihunwo Tells Tinubu to Distance Himself From Wike
Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo, a former caretaker chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and ally of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has called on President Bola Tinubu to distance himself from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Ihunwo made the call while criticising Wike’s continued involvement in Rivers State politics, arguing that the […]
It Is Not About Unconsciously Coming Public To Shout Wike
It is not about unconsciously coming into the public space shouting “Wike, Wike,” or saying “Wike is our father,” or “Wike is our this and that.” It is about whether you, as Kalabaris and Rivers Ijaws, are thinking, and whether you even possess the ability to study a man like him to identify or investigate […]
Rivers ADC Condemns Wike Political Event During Amaechi Burial
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has condemned political activities organised in honour of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the same day former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, buried his mother, describing the development as “executive rascality” and political insensitivity taken too far. Amaechi’s mother, Dame Ezinne Mary […]
Wike: I’m Still In Charge Of Rivers, FCT Politics
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains in control of the political structure in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, describing himself as the “General Commander of the Political Infantry.” Wike made the declaration while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday. The former […]
Fubara’s Ally Sobomabo Jackrich Meets Wike Amid Rivers Reconciliation Efforts
High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, popularly known as Egberipapa, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid ongoing efforts to reconcile political differences in Rivers State. Jackrich, a prominent ally of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was the founder of the Simplicity Movement, a political group that backed the governor during […]
2027: Wike Welcomes Fubara in Port Harcourt as Rivers Peace Moves Advance
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday hosted Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at his Port Harcourt dwelling, marking a new push to solidify the truce between the former political partners. The gathering marks their initial encounter since the governor revealed he would not pursue a second term in the 2027 […]
Rivers People Must Defend Their State Against Oppression
When, on October 30, 2023, Rivers people trooped out in their numbers to defend Governor Siminialayi Fubara following an unpopular and illegal impeachment attempt, they did so not because they loved Siminialayi Fubara so much. They did so because of their love for Rivers State. They trooped out in defence against oppression. They trooped out […]
Dalung Tackles Wike Over Osun Election Claim, Says Nigerians’ Votes Not in His Pocket
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his claim that he would have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election “at all costs” if he had been engaged. Dalung said Wike should understand that political power ultimately […]
Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers at Odds Over ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget
Fresh tension has emerged in Rivers State over the delay in passing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s proposed N1.854 trillion 2026 budget, weeks after the governor and the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly reconciled following years of political crisis. Fubara presented the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development” on July 10, with N413.1 billion earmarked for […]
“I Have No Regrets Blocking Bode George’s PDP Chairmanship Bid- Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret over his role in preventing former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, from becoming the party’s national chairman. Mr. Wike made this known in a statement issued on Saturday August 8 by his Senior […]