APC debunks allegations of being bias in screening of House of Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has debunked allegations that House of Assembly aspirants loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, were favoured during the party’s screening exercise, while those believed to be loyal to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara were not cleared. Speaking with journalists at the APC […]
Wike Distances Himself From APC Screening Controversy In Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that he had prior knowledge of any difficulties allegedly encountered by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise in the state. Speaking while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja on Monday, Wike stated that he had no […]
Wike defends FCT land allocation policy amid criticism
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the FCT Administration’s policy of allocating land to diplomatic personnel as a response to ongoing criticism. Barrister Wike, who spoke during an inspection of ongoing projects across the FCT, dismissed the critics and accused them of hypocrisy. He noted that many of those […]
Channels TV Hits Back at Wike: We Are Not Making Money From Guzape Land
In an official rebuttal statement, Nigeria’s leading private broadcaster, Channels Television, has challenged Minister Wike to publicly release the list of journalists and media organisations that have received land allocations in the Guzape district, FCT. Responding to the minister’s remarks during a recent media parley, the station firmly denied any profiteering or undue financial gain […]
Wike-backed PDP faction announces nomination fees, sets dates for 2027 primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike led-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday announced the party’s nomination fees. They pegged the presidential form at ₦51 million and the governorship form at ₦21 million, according to a timetable signed by National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. Bature said the faction is […]
Wike-Led PDP Faction Denies Meeting With ADC Leaders
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has denied any involvement in a meeting with African Democratic Congress (ADC) former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, which was supposedly held to promote political integration before the 2027 elections. According to a statement signed by Jungudo Harunam Mohammed, […]
INEC Under Fire Over Cash Gifts From Wike
The Peoples’ Democratic Party has described reports alleging that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, gave out prime lands and cash to senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as disturbing. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the […]
I Have Not Declared To Contest as Rivers State Governor – Boma Iyaye
The Executive Director, Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Boma Iyaye says reports suggesting that he has been endorsed as the preferred candidate by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike are false. In a statement by Chief Iyaye,the reports are not accurate and they […]
Wike Mourns Senator Mpigi, Describes Him as Dependable Ally
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District, as a profound loss not only to the Ogoni people and Rivers State but to the entire nation. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, […]
Group Demands Probe of Fubara, Wike Led-Admininstration
In the midst of ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, a lobbying group known as Rivers First Movement (RFM) has requested a thorough investigation into the state’s financial records from May 29, 2015, to January 31, 2026, covering the tenures of both former governor Nyesom Wike and the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This call comes […]
Fubara Dedicates New Telegraph Award to Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State received the prestigious New Telegraph Man of the Year Siminalayi Fubara Dedicates New Telegraph Man of the Year Award to Wike on Friday night at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The event was chaired by veteran journalist and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba. According to the organisers, the […]
Wike Breaks Silence After Meeting With Tinubu, Fubara
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reacted barely 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu brokered peace between him and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Port City (TCPN) reported that the reconciliation followed a late-night consultative meeting with key stakeholders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking to […]