Controversies have continued to grow following the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the weekend. While the convention went ahead despite conflicting court orders, the absence of three PDP governors, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Agbu …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports alleging an assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, a naval officer who recently clashed with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The post that went viral claimed that the officer was trailed by unidentified men in two unmarked Hilux vans along the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory; Samuel Anyanwu, the party’s suspended national secretary; and Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state. The decision was taken at the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. Also removed from the party were Umar Bature, …
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has explained his visit to a disputed 2.5-acre land in Gaduwa, Abuja, owned by former Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Awwal Gambo. The minister’s attempt to access the site led to a confrontation with Navy Lieutenant A.M. Yerima. Speaking to reporters before the FCT Executive Council meeting, Wike …
By Osita Chidoka Any law enforcement officer, in uniform or plain clothes, represents the President and the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. To abuse such an officer is to diminish the authority of the Republic itself. Minister Nyesom Wike’s decision to personally enforce a directive at a disputed site was a fundamental misstep. In constitutional …
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has issued a stern warning regarding the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja, describing it as a “clear and present danger to national security.” He called for immediate corrective measures to …
Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have confirmed partial implementation of their outstanding demands by the government, but insist their ongoing indefinite strike will continue until all issues are fully addressed. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, acknowledging the payment of some salary arrears …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has not received any formal invitation or subpoena to appear as a witness in the ongoing terrorism trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during his monthly media chat on Friday in Abuja, Wike …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu cannot address every developmental challenge in the nation’s capital. Wike made the remarks during his monthly media parley, responding to criticisms from former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over the state of public schools …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday assured residents that the FCT Administration (FCTA) is taking all necessary measures to protect them amid ongoing disputes surrounding Rivers Park Estate in Lugbe. Speaking during his monthly press briefing in Abuja, Wike emphasised that the administration would not succumb to blackmail while …
