“If you don’t interact with them, you won’t know their peculiar problems. We can’t be sitting in the city without coming to you, finding out what your problems are, your immediate problems so that we will be able to tackle them,” he said. The post Wike pledges enhanced engagement with area councils on security and […]
‘Repent or die’ – Wike warns kidnappers’ informants in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned informants of kidnappers, bandits and criminals in the territory to repent or end up dying in the hands of security operatives. Wike gave the warning on Saturday at a town hall security meeting, held in the Kuje Area Council of the territory. He also […]
FCT: I will not allow kidnappers get bail – Wike blows hot
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed he would never allow kidnappers be granted bail. Wike said he would ensure that kidnappers caught are punished in accordance with the law. He spoke during a security town hall meeting at the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Friday. However, Wike said: […]
Wike approves N7bn for primary school teachers’ salaries in FCT
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has approved the payment of N7 billion to cover 25 per cent of the salary arrears of primary school teachers in the federal capital territory. The Secretary for Education in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Danlami Hayyo, disclosed this during a familiarization visit to the management […]
Wike makes monthly security meetings mandatory for FCT council chairmen
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has mandated the chairmen of the six area councils to hold mandatory monthly security meetings aimed at improving the security situation in their respective area councils. The former Rivers State governor, who gave the directive during a security town hall at Abuja Municipal Area Council, […]
‘One elephant is out of the road’ – Fubara celebrates Supreme Court victory, hails Wike as ‘Oga’
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday declared that “one elephant is out of the road” while celebrating the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court. Fubara also said his triumph at the apex court has laid to rest the legal battles that added to the distractions his administration grappled with in the […]
NUT, NULGE: Wike reveals agreement with striking FCT school teachers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has revealed the agreement he had with the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, Abuja chapter, over the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday when he held a meeting with the FCT graded chiefs […]
Unpainted, non-registered taxicabs will no longer operate in FCT – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the FCT Administration is putting structures in place that would ensure that only registered taxis painted in Abuja colours are allowed to operate in the FCT. Wike stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with traditional rulers and area council chairmen in […]
Wike mobilises FCT traditional leaders in fight against insecurity
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has enlisted the support of traditional leaders to strengthen the fight against insecurity in the federal capital. During a security meeting with the FCT Council of Chiefs and the chairmen of the six area councils in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike said the support was critical to winning the war against criminal […]
