President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate 10 out of the 17 projects outlined for inauguration to celebrate his second year in office. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike said this after inspecting some of the projects in Abuja on Wednesday. Wike said that the inauguration of the projects, which would…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday, fired back at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George over claims that the party made him. Wike, speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, dismissed George’s remarks, insisting that he was the one who boosted the PDP’s popularity and electoral success, unlike…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he takes joy in confronting powerful figures flouting property regulations in Abuja, insisting all defaulting owners, including his own party, must pay outstanding ground rents or face consequences. Wike, during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, took aim at predecessors, including current…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said nobody in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can question his membership or force him out of the party. Wike while speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, described himself as one of the PDP’s most loyal members. He also criticised a senior…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has defended his actions during the last elections, saying he never worked against his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike while speaking at his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, argued that if he had really betrayed the PDP, the party would not have…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has refuted claims of supporting President Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers State. Wike who made this known during a media chat with selected journalists in Abuja on Monday, maintained that he has no personal conflict with Governor Sim Fubara despite escalating political tensions. He explicitly distanced…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of widespread hunger under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, directing harsh criticism at former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi. Wike during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, when questioned about rising public discontent over economic hardship, including claims by former officials like Amaechi, rejected…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the increasing rate of scavengers, beggars and homeless people in FCT is posing serious security threat to residents. Wike, in a counter affidavit filed in opposition to the case instituted on behalf of some vulnerable FCT…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his administration is actively considering an increase in ground rent payments. Wike also identified the widespread refusal to pay ground rent and other taxes as the most significant obstacle he faces. The announcement follows a major enforcement drive by the FCT Administration (FCTA),…
The internal crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has turned from bad to worse as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements earlier reached by top party leaders, citing serial betrayals and lack of fidelity to mutual understandings. Wike, in…
