The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the Peoples Democratic Party would participate in the 2027 general elections despite speculations about its future. Wike stated this during a media parley, dismissing claims that the party might not remain relevant ahead of the next election cycle. “I have no doubt that…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work hand-in-hand with the six newly elected Area Council chairmen, stressing that political differences will not obstruct development in the capital. The minister made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja when the council leaders visited his office to collect their certificates of return…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, “appeared not to have learnt,” as he defended his continued support for President Bola Tinubu and candidates aligned with the President. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike reiterated that his decision to back the President…
The Federal Capital, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike has filed an order challenging the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. The lawsuit was filed before the National industrial Court. The Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) had commenced an indefinite industrial action following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum, leading to the shutdown…
Mr. Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, yesterday intensified the war of words with the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, claiming that the FCT minister wields greater political influence in Osun State than the APC chieftain. Mr. Olayinka’s remarks followed Monday’s exchange between…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and the Minister of the Federal Capital, Territory, Nyesom Wike, were locked in a war of words over allegations of terrorism financing levelled against the Bauchi governor. Appearing on a monitored program, Mohammed alleged a political witch-hunt by President Bola Tinubu, adding that Wike was behind the terrorism financing charges…
There was a heated confrontation on Tuesday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and an unidentified military officer over an alleged land-grabbing incident at the Gaduwa District in Abuja. A video of the altercation, obtained by our correspondent, showed FCT Minister Wike accusing the officer of illegally taking possession of a…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, arrived in Dubai, UAE, for the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai this week. This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Monday. Mr. Wike was received by the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as Federal Capital Territory Week for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration. The Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this while inspecting some of the projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s one year in office. “By the approval of…