Coalition Won’t Make You Return to Power – Wike to Amaechi
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a scathing attack on former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, criticising his alliance with an opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Wike said this at the commissioning of the rehabilitated Aguma Palace Road and New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area Council on […]
Wike Keeps Mute on Rivers Peace Accord Details, Cites Return of Stability
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to reveal the specifics of the recent peace agreement brokered between him and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking to journalists at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the paramount outcome is the restoration of peace to the […]
Allegations Swirl Around FCT Minister Wike Over Son’s $2.85B Land Allocation
Explosive allegations have emerged claiming that Jordan Wike, the 25-year-old son of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, was allocated 1,740 hectares of prime Abuja land valued at approximately $2.85 billion, according to a report published Tuesday. The land, allegedly transferred through a shell company, Jordan Farms and Estates Ltd., has sparked accusations of […]
Eradiri, Women Group Applaud Fubara-Wike Truce, Urges Lasting Peace in Rivers
Former Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) President and ex-Labour Party governorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has hailed the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for reconciling with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the 27 members of the State Assembly. Eradiri described Fubara’s return to Wike’s political camp as a bold and necessary step toward peace and development in Rivers. […]
Reconciliation in Rivers State: A Step in the Right Direction, Says Public Affairs Analyst
A Public affairs analyst, Chief Festus Ogwuchie, has welcomed the reconciliation efforts by President Tinubu between the suspended Governor Fubara, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the suspended lawmakers in Rivers State.He described it as a positive development if carried out in accordance with the law and involving the people of the state. Chief Ogwuchie, who made […]
Group Commends Fubara, Wike, Tinubu for Restoring Peace in Rivers State
The Enforcers of Good Governance, a civil society organization, has applauded key political stakeholders for their role in restoring peace and stability to Rivers State following months of political crisis. Speaking in Port Harcourt, the Convener of the group, Dr. Kingsley Ogu, hailed the efforts of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal […]
PDP Crisis: Wike Advises Anyanwu Against Concession to Opponents
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has offered a glimpse into his staunch support for Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at Anyanwu’s 60th birthday celebration in Abuja over the weekend, Wike lauded the PDP National Secretary as a man of strong character and integrity. In remarks reported […]
Fubara Attends Wike’s Uncle’s Burial After Abuja Truce Meeting
Following a truce meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with President Bola Tinubu and suspended Rivers State lawmakers, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his successor, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have been seen together once more. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, confirmed Fubara’s attendance at […]
Tinubu Sets Conditions For Fubara’s Reinstatement
Three months after President Bola Tinubu suspended Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State, he is now prepared to reinstate him, though under certain conditions The Port City News reported that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state on 18 March, suspending Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the State Assembly. […]
Tinubu Hosts Reconciliation Talks to Calm Rivers State Tensions
In a significant effort to resolve the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu hosted a high-level, closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on June 26, 2025. The gathering brought together key figures involved in the crisis, including the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Minister of the Federal […]
Wike: We Have Agreed To Work With The Governor
A peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu has brought an end to the longstanding political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja resulted in a final agreement between both camps to work together in unity. […]
Fubara May Resign Soon as Governor
Some credible sources close to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara have told our correspondent that Fubara is contemplating resigning, adding that the governor is allegedly waiting for his reinstatement first. The sources who refused to be mentioned in print because they do not have the governor’s authorization to reveal such to the public strongly informed our […]