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FCT Council Polls: ADC Slams Wike Over ‘War’ Remark

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

ADC condemns Wike’s “war” remark ahead of FCT polls, warns against intimidation and threats to democracy. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned remarks attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing his reported declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates in the forthcoming FCT council...

Wike – We’ll not allow unprofiled vehicles in FCT from 2025

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that the FCT Administration would not condone unprofiled vehicles in the nation’s capital beginning from January 2025. This is as he said that all commercial buses in the nation’s capital would be profiled by the Nigeria Police Force...

JUST IN – Rivers crisis: Fubara architect of violence — Wike

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Wike made the accusations on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The minister said the governor was wrong to go ahead...

Planned Protest – Wike mobilizes youths, other stakeholders against joining protest

NewsDeskNgJul 29, 2024July 29, 20240

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is mobilizing Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the proposed August 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship. Wike, who was speaking during a ministerial engagement with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency in Kwali Area...

Rivers unrest: IGP reads riot act to thugs over killing of security operatives

NewsDeskNgJun 19, 2024June 19, 20240

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday condemned the recent outbreak of violence in Rivers State which led to the tragic deaths of a Police officer, Inspector David Mgbada, and Samuel Nwigwe, a vigilante operative. According to reports, the killings occurred on Tuesday when supporters of the...

Drama as Wike orders Permanent Secretaries to bow before Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2024June 5, 20240

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday caused a mild drama as he ordered the Permanent Secretaries in his ministry to bow before President Bola Tinubu. Wike issued the order during the inauguration of the arterial road N20 named after Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka in...

Tinubu has not restored hope of Nigerians yet – Primate Ayodele fires back at Wike

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has faulted the remark by the Minister of the Federal Capital territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike that President Bola Tinubu has restored hope to Nigerians. Primate Ayodele said Wike’s remark was “wrong” because there is no hope yet for anyone regarding...

One Year Anniversary: Nigerians to enjoy two months free train ride in FCT

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike announced on Thursday that Nigerians would enjoy free train rides in the nation’s capital for two months. He spoke in Abuja at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates as part of activities to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office. The...