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Breaking: Wike revokes R of O of PDP new secretariat in Abuja

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The title document of the uncompleted new national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Central Area of Abuja has been revoked by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The title document was among the 4,794 land titles revoked by the FCT administration for

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Wike threatens FCDA Executive Secretary over alleged compensation fraud

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Yunana Dauda, over alleged irregularities in compensating Gishiri demolition victims. Speaking yesterday, during a meeting with key stakeholders and community leaders, Wike expressed outrage over reports that victims of the demolition were being offered significantly lower

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Wike tasks Muslims on Ramadan prayers, Islamic teachings

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has called on Muslims in the country to use the Ramadan fasting period to offer prayers to Allah (SWT) for the peaceful co-existence of the country while also giving their minds and hearts to teachings by Islamic Scholars during the fasting period. Wike, in […]

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Wike commits to business-friendly FCT, strengthens ties with Egypt, Morocco

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the FCT Administration’s commitment to ensuring a conducive business environment in the nation’s capital for all stakeholders. The FCT Minister gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja, when he played host to the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Mohammed Fouad on a courtesy […]

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Accolades pour in for Wike over issuance of 1000 C of Os to River Park estate house owners

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….Odili becomes 100 percent owner By Tunde Opalana Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike has been commended for signing over one thousand Certificate of Occupancy to house owners in the sprawling River Park Estate, Abuja. Mr. Paul Odili who now acquires full ownership of the estate commended the magnanimity of the minister […]

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Group tackles FCT Minister Wike over incessant attacks on women, demands Minister’s sack

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The Renewed Hope Change Ambassadors have called for the removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group cited his “incessant attacks” on women’s rights and “demarketing” of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government as the main reasons for the call. In a statement issued on Monday and signed […]

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Tinubu and Wike convene in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2024 0

The President met with Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday while the protest was ongoing. Nyesom Wike arrived at the Presidential Villa around 4pm in an SUV and briskly walked into the Presidential Office in what was said to be a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the exact purpose of Wike’s visit […]

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FCT’s 2024 budget will revolutionise infrastructure provision – Wike

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By Ukpono Ukpono The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the N1.28 trillion, 2024 FCT statutory budget will revolutionize infrastructure provision in the nation’s capital. Speaking yesterday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike said the budget will not only cater for the provision of roads in the FCT but will also […]

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Wike to ban open grazing in FCT

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to end open grazing in the nation’s capital. Wike gave the hint on Wednesday when he played host to the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, in Abuja. The minister also said discussions were ongoing with the Inspector General […]

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Wike inaugurates private sector mass transit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday inaugurated a private sector transportation scheme. While inaugurating the 14 high capacity and fully air conditioned buses, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, expressed optimism that it was the beginning of a transportation system designed to end the menace of robbery through the one-chance

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Certificate of Occupancy now to cost N3.5m – Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 November 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike yesterday announced that the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy will now cost N3.5 million, a reduction from the previously proposed cost of N5 million. Wike disclosed this during his second monthly Ministerial media parley which was held in his office in Abuja. Speaking […]

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‘Wike wants to control his base for Tinubu’s next election’ – Prof Akinterinwa

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2023 0

A Professor of International Relations at Achievers University, Bola Akinterinwa, has reacted to the alleged feud between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Akinterinwa, in an interview on Arise TV, hinted that Wike’s feud with his successor, Fubara, is to control the structure of […]

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No infrastructure, no land allocation, Wike declares

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By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday declared that henceforth, there will be no land allocation in areas where necessary infrastructure has not been provided. Wike while receiving the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, promised that he will ensure that an area is serviced before allocating lands. Reacting […]

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Wike reveals Abuja hiding places of criminals

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2023 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that criminals make abandoned buildings in Abuja their hideouts after committing certain crimes. Wike stated this on Wednesday while vowing to pull down all abandoned buildings in Abuja as he addressed the Senate Committee on Appropriations to defend the N100 billion provided for the […]

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Wike/Gumi feud takes dangerous turn

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*Campaigners allege plans to demolish National Mosque, recruit Israeli agents in FCT *N’Delta militants warn Gumi Clerics say rumours designed to cause disunity BY UKPONO UKPONG & IDIBIA GABRIEL Amidst rising concerns, numerous unfounded rumours have been circulating, alleging that the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the partial demolition of the National

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Kingsley Chuku slams Atiku’s aide, Bwala over attacks on Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2023 0

The state Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Kingsley Chuku, has cautioned Daniel Bwala, one of the spokespersons of the party’s presidential candidate in the last elections, Atiku Abubakar, to stop attacking the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Chuku was reacting to a viral video which captured […]

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Ministerial appointment: PDP did not permit Wike- party chieftain

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2023 0

…Takes Tinubu government to the cleaners … ‘Nigerians should be prepared for rogh ride, barring court judgment’ By Tunde Opalana The claim by Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday that he received the consent of leaders of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the cabinet of their political […]

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Save my political career – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2023 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the people of Rivers State to save his political career by voting for the presidential candidate of his choice. Wike, who made the call on Saturday, during the last campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, reiterated that he […]

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Fear as Wike’s camp calls for PDP NEC meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2022 0

The camp of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commenced the push for a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amidst the crisis rocking the party. The push is been facilitated by some allies of Governor Wike within the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) and some state chairmen of […]

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Rivers votes can’t go to anybody without assurance of derivable benefits -Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2022 0

By Amaka Agbu The governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that anybody who despised the state or downgraded its political capability would meet political strangulation in the state. Governor Wike made the declaration at the inauguration of the Orochiri -Worukwo (Waterlines junction) Flyover that was performed by the Lagos State governor, […]