Wike Fines Prominent Nigerians N5m for Illegal Land Use in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a N5 million fine on several notable individuals and institutions, including former All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. The penalty is for unauthorized conversion of properties in Abuja from their designated use. The sanctions apply to both living and deceased persons, as well as […]
2027 Election: PDP Faces Waterloo if Obi Emerges as Flag Bearer – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could be heading for collapse if it entertains the idea of making former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, its standard-bearer in 2027. Wike, who spoke during a media chat on Monday, accused the PDP of repeating […]
Wike Dismisses Amaechi’s Presidential Bid as ‘Dead on Arrival’
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s aspiration to become president in 2027 is a non-starter. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today”, Wike stated that Amaechi would not be able to secure the presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and […]
Wike Says PDP Crisis Temporarily Over, Urges Acceptance of South-South Congress Results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently experiencing a period of calm following the departure of what FCT Minister Nyesom Wike described as “buccaneers and vampires.” Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja, Wike declared the party’s internal crisis “temporarily over”, though he warned of a potential new conflict if the outcomes of recent […]
Wike: No Administration Can Fix Everything, But Tinubu Is Making Progress
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, acknowledged on Monday that President Bola Tinubu’s administration cannot resolve every issue plaguing the FCT. However, he maintained that the government is actively working on key projects to improve the lives of residents. During a media briefing in Abuja, Wike addressed questions regarding the government’s development initiatives. He said, “All problems […]
Wike Highlights Contributions to UNIPORT, RSU, Judiciary During 35th Combined Institution Convocation
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, recounted his support for the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State University (RSU), and the legal sector during UNIPORT’s 35th combined convocation and 50th anniversary. Wike, an alumnus of UNIPORT, said the institution provided the academic foundation for his career and deserved continued […]
Fubara Extols Wike’s Honorary Degree from UNIPORT
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has lauded the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa upon the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Fubara described the honour bestowed during UNIPORT’s 35th Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration as both fitting and justly earned, acknowledging […]
Wike Launches Crackdown on Miscreants, Beggars in Abuja
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has initiated a comprehensive operation aimed at ridding Abuja and its satellite towns of various social nuisances and criminal elements. The campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Sweep Abuja’, targets street beggars, hawkers, one-chance syndicates (criminals posing as taxi drivers to rob passengers), scavengers, and other undesirable individuals. Lere Olayinka, Mr Wike’s Senior Special […]
Wike Has Music Potential – Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, has indicated that the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, could potentially make a significant impact in the music scene if he decided to pursue a musical career. According to a report, the hip-hop artist shared this thought in a tweet over the weekend. He mentioned […]
Wike Accuses Leaders of Self-Interest Over ‘Rescue Nigeria’ Claims
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a scathing attack on leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition, African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday. He said their stated aim to ‘rescue Nigerians’ is merely a guise for their own self-serving ambitions. Speaking at a thanksgiving service celebrating the completion of projects by the FCT administration, Wike […]
2027: Wike, Amaechi Rift will Tear Rivers Apart, if…
The rift between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi is likely to tear Rivers State apart than it did in 2015. This is because in 2015, the governorship ambition of Wike was a NO! NO! to Amaechi who was at the time rounding off his second term as governor. […]
Wike Says Tinubu Inherited ‘Collapsed’ Economy, Defends Reforms
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has contended that President Bola Tinubu’s administration assumed control of an extremely frail economy, describing the nation as being ‘on the brink of being buried.’Wike said this stance during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme yesterday night. The former governor of Rivers State also refuted allegations that the current […]