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Lere Olayinka: Tambuwal will not get away with ‘verbal attack’ on Wike, Tinubu

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications and social media to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), said Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto state governor, would not get away with his latest “verbal attack”. Olayinka said the minister would issue a

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FCTA Orders Abuja Property Owners To Pay N5m Penalty For Illegal Conversions

Promise Eze 7 September 2025 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed 374 property owners in Abuja to pay a penalty of N5 million each for illegally converting their buildings to other uses without approval. In a public notice, the administration said the affected properties are located across 15 streets in Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse II and Garki districts. “All […]

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Wike flags off sale of subsidized fertilizers to boost food security in FCT

Ukpono Ukpong 5 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the distribution and sale of fertilizers to farmers in Abuja at 50 percent subsidized rates, declaring the initiative as part of the administration’s commitment to food security and agricultural revitalisation. Speaking during the official ceremony in Abuja, Wike said the programme

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Wike flags off three Magistrate Courts in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of three new magistrate courts in Abuja, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to improving the justice system through modern facilities and welfare support for judicial officers. Wike said the projects, located in Jabi, Asokoro, and Garki districts, align with

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Jonathan better as elder statesman, must stay above partisan politics — Wike

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations of a possible presidential bid by former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying the ex-leader is better positioned as a respected elder statesman than as a partisan contender. Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike said Jonathan’s global standing and

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Wike to El-Rufai: I Can Bet You, Tinubu Will Win 2027 Presidential Election

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, emphatically challenged former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s forecast that President Bola Tinubu would finish a distant third in the 2027 presidential race, while stressing that Nigeria’s next election must be grounded in realistic political structures and not based on wishful expectations. Wike’s

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Wike says Rivers state of emergency will expire September 18

Promise Eze 30 August 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday expressed confidence that the state of emergency declared in Rivers State will lapse on September 18. Punch reported that Wike disclosed this to journalists after casting his vote in the ongoing local government elections in the state. President Bola Tinubu had earlier imposed emergency […]

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Insecurity: G-7 states move to curb rising cross-border criminal networks

Ukpono Ukpong 29 August 2025 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged security agencies in the G-7 states to step up joint operations and intelligence sharing to dismantle rising cross-border criminal networks threatening Abuja and its neighboring states. Delivering his message through the FCT Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, Wike made the call at the opening […]

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Obi has no chance against Tinubu in 2027, says Biodun Olujimi

Awwal Owolabi 1 August 2025 0

Biodun Olujimi, former deputy governor of Ekiti state, says Peter Obi does not stand a chance against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Olujimi, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissed Obi’s political prospects, describing Tinubu as an unmatched political strategist. Speaking on

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Wike clears N4bn health insurance debt, vows sanctions for HMOs delaying payments

Ukpono Ukpong 29 July 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has cleared a backlog of N4 billion in unpaid health insurance claims under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), unlocking access to improved healthcare for vulnerable residents. The payments, covering capitation and fee-for-service claims from 2022 to 2024, were fully disbursed between last year and this

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2027: PDP zones presidential ticket to south, shifts convention to Ibadan

Awwal Owolabi 25 July 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South — reversing its 2023 decision to allow an open contest that led to Atiku Abubakar’s emergence. The decision was reached during the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, following intense consultations and recommendations from the […]

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Wike signs Abuja City Walk Deal, sets May 2026 deadline for phase one

Ukpono Ukpong 23 July 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced the commencement of the Abuja City Walk project in partnership with MAG International Links Limited. The ambitious regeneration project aims to emulate global models, such as Dubai City Walk and London’s Canary Wharf. The deal was formalised in Abuja after the FCT administration issued […]

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Wike defends Okpebholo on Peter Obi visit, says supporting Obaseki in 2020 was a mistake

Ukpono Ukpong 23 July 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has declared his full support for Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state over his recent remarks concerning Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Wike, who spoke on Tuesday during the launch of the modern Edo Line mass transit service in Benin City, […]

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Wike to Coalition: You can’t rescue Nigeria after ruining it

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at opposition politicians seeking a return to power, declaring that those who ruined Nigeria cannot now claim they want to rescue it. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Abuja to mark the successful commissioning of projects in the FCT […]

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Abuja Conference Centre booked till 2027, Wike mocks critics

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at critics of the Bola Tinubu’s administration, boasting that the newly completed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja is already fully booked until 2027. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kugbo Bus Terminal yesterday, Wike said the popularity […]

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Wike to deliver OAU Distinguished Personality lecture tomorrow

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is billed to deliver the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife distinguished personality lecture tomorrow. The Minister will speak on “Nigeria Of Our Dreams” at the lecture, which will hold at the Oduduwa Hall, OAU campus. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on […]

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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

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 failure to pay ground rents. READ ALSO: Rivers United […]

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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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 March 2025 0

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 […]