The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of not reinstating His Royal Highness, Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, as the Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council. Wike disclosed that Awuse had become ill and fell into a coma, during which the state … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that he and his allies openly backed him when it was risky and will continue to do so now that the circumstances are more favorable. Wike reflected on the 2023 presidential election, noting that supporting Tinubu in … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed his appreciation on Saturday to the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing firm and defending what is right in the state” while also supporting him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike noted that the Assembly members have shown both trust and the … Read more
Traditional leaders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, noting that residents of satellite towns are experiencing tangible government benefits for the first time in many years. The Gomo of Kuje, Alhaji Dr Haruna C. Jibrin; the Esu Sa’Rubochi, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Pada; and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as one of the bright stars in my cabinet while celebrating his birthday. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Friday, President Tinubu extended his congratulations to Wike, a former governor of Rivers … Read more
On Saturday, Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, swore he would never allow himself to be coerced or blackmailed into taking action against his role. Wike has threatened to eliminate anyone who stands in the way of his plans to revamp the FCT. While on an inspection tour of Abuja’s IBB International Golf and Country … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) should not shut down embassies due to non-payment of ground rent, according to activist lawyer Femi Falana. If the FCTA, headed by Minister Nyesom Wike, were to lock off Nigeria’s embassies in Abuja, a major diplomatic crisis would ensue, Falana said. The FCTA has begun the process of sealing … Read more
Prince Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has praised Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike for the FCT’s advanced infrastructure development. He said that Abuja was “coming back to life” under the present government and lauded the FCT Minister for the rapid improvement of the city’s infrastructure. On Saturday, following a tour … Read more
The importance of road infrastructure in national growth has been emphasized by Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who has highlighted its effects on healthcare, education, security, and agriculture. During Wike’s tour of ongoing road construction in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils on Friday, May 16, 2025, the remarks … Read more
The appointment of members to the Interim Management Board of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, Golf Club has been approved by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, revealed the governor’s approval in a brief statement written on Saturday. Barrister … Read more