Falana Warns Wike Against Sealing Embassies
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against shutting down 34 embassies and foreign missions over unpaid ground rents in Abuja. The Port City News learnt that the former Governor of Rivers State published the names of 9,000 debtors in newspapers, urging them to settle […]
‘Intervene, Halt Wike’s Embassy Closure Threat’ – SERAP Tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to halt the threat to shut down 34 embassies in Abuja. The organisation disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, warning that such action would violate international […]
Wike Was Instrumental to Amaechi’s Emergence as Governor – Ikwerre LGA Chairman
Hon. Samuel Nwanosike, the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, has credited the rise of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi to the unwavering support and sacrifices of the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an interview with News Central, Nwanosike said that without Wike’s intervention and determination, Amaechi’s […]
Wike: No Cabal in Tinubu’s Govt, Fuel Subsidy Removal Is Right
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that there is no cabal within President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the statement while delivering the keynote lecture at the 2025 OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture in Ile-Ife, the Osun State capital. The former Rivers State Governor commended Tinubu’s boldness in removing […]
‘I Don’t Do Childish Insults’ Amaechi Blasts Wike
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed the idea of exchanging heated words with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, labeling it as immature. Amaechi’s statement comes in response to Wike’s recent jibe, wherein he claimed that Amaechi falsely expressed feelings of hunger during his 60th birthday speech, suggesting instead that Amaechi is hungry […]
Wike Unveils Abuja Projects as Tinubu Marks Two Years in Office
To commemorate his second year in office, President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate 10 of the 17 infrastructure projects scheduled for commissioning in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during an inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The series of inaugurations, set to […]
I Weep Whenever I Recall What Fubara Did To Me – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he occasionally weeps when he reflects on the betrayal he experienced from his political protégé and successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Port City News reported that Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, was embroiled in a political feud with Fubara since […]
No One Can Sack Me from PDP – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and that no individual has the authority to expel him. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Governor of Rivers State dismissed the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
I take pleasure in stepping on toes of powerful men – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, revealed that he particularly enjoyed challenging the elite in society. The former governor of Rivers State made this known during a media chat in Abuja, days after he repossessed properties affected by the recent revocation of 4,794 land titles due to the non-payment of ground […]
Wike Awaits PDP’s Decision on Zoning Presidency to South
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified his stance on several political issues. Wike denied rumors of challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, affirming his loyalty to the administration. He emphasized that he wouldn’t contest against someone he’s serving, expressing support for Tinubu’s leadership. Regarding the Peoples Democratic Party’s […]
Fubara is my son, why will I fight Him? -Wike
Former Governor of Rivers State, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has refuted the claims of him fighting with his successor, the suspended Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Wike who is the FCT Minister revealed that he is not in any battle with his successor whom he described as his “son” and “boy”. The former governor insisted that […]
Rivers Statesman Lauds Fubara’s Visit To Wike
Chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has reacted to the visit the suspended Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, paid to his predecessor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Sara-Igbe who is also a member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council described the suspended governor’s action as a sacrifice made in the interest […]