The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not be able to hold its forthcoming national convention unless ongoing internal disputes within the party are resolved. The PDP had scheduled its convention to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November. However, Wike, speaking …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 20 out of the 23 councils contested on Saturday. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced the results in Port Harcourt on Sunday, confirming the APC’s dominance across most local government areas. READ ALSO: Political Truce in …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday declared that the successful conduct of the Rivers State local government elections has paved the way for the end of emergency rule in the state. Wike, who spoke to reporters at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007 in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area after casting …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally accepted three positions the minister canvassed as far back as 2022. Olayinka argued that the party would have avoided much of …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being consumed by what he called “Amaechicanism” the fear of former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s possible political resurgence ahead of the 2027 elections. …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198km water pipeline project designed to supply potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Wike said the project is a direct fulfilment of President …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly declared that his loyalty lies with those who stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that governance is about rewarding support and delivering results. Wike made the statement on Thursday during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water …
Mark Dismisses FCT Minister’s Influence in Party Affairs By Rafiyat Sadiq A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Jacob Mark, has dismissed the perceived influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the affairs of the party, declaring that Wike neither speaks for the PDP nor …
