Bode George, a former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Southwest, has disclosed how to resolve the rift between the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. George said something triggered the face-off between Wike and Atiku. Featuring on Arise Television, George […]
Wike: Begin proceedings for Fubara’s impeachment – APC to Rivers Assembly
D The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has directed the state House of Assembly to immediately commence the process of impeaching the state Governor, Siminialayi Fubara. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Rivers caretaker committee, CTC of the party led by Tony Okocha stated in Port Harcourt. Recall that the […]
Wike: ‘I have chosen to be focused under pressure’ – Fubara says no crisis in Rivers
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that there is no crisis in the state. Rather, Fubara said his administration is focused on delivering good governance to the people of Rivers State. He spoke while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara […]
SERAP sues Wike, Sani, others ‘over failure to account for N5.9trn, $4.6bn loans, publish agreements’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, over their failure to account for N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, and to publish copies of the loan agreements, including details and […]
Rivers crisis: Dele Momodu reveals cause of fight between Wike, Fubara
Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has suggested why Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike are fighting. Momodu said the political rivalry between Wike and Fubara was due to control of Rivers State treasury. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain disclosed this in an interview on […]
Wike says security has improved in FCT, seeks partnership with Hungary
FCTA to boost security with drones – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the FCT Administration had commenced the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike made this disclosure when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Endre Deri, paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. […]
May Day: Your welfare tops govt agenda – Wike tells workers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing workers’ welfare, declaring that “the well-being of Nigerian workers is at the top of his agenda.” Wike made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2024 May Day celebration. Represented by the Head of Service of the FCT, […]
FCT: I’ve kept my promise – Wike lists completed projects
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has listed the projects already completed by his administration in the nation’s capital. Wike said his administration is keeping with promises made to residents of the Territory. The FCT Minister made the statement in Abuja over the weekend when he carried out a routine inspection of ongoing […]
PDP risks bleak future as Wike camp fights on
Last week, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, held its much anticipated 98th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja. The meeting as expected was widely attended by prominent leaders of the party, including former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and former Vice President, Namadi Sambo. Also present in the NEC meeting were […]