The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the recent area council elections have exposed politicians who rely on deceptive campaign tactics. Wike made this known during a special broadcast after the elections. The ruling All Progressives Congress won chairmanship seats in five out of the six area councils in Abuja. The minister […]
Ahead of the Saturday, February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced work free day on Friday, as well as restriction of movement from 8pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. The Minister, who made this known in a special broadcast on national television and radio […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Minister described the legislative development as a “landmark achievement” that underscores the administration’s commitment to reinforcing the integrity of […]
Abuja today is a city of jarring contrasts. Gleaming flyovers slice through the sky, freshly tarmacked highways snake through the core districts, and government complexes shimmer under the sun, yet just a few kilometres away, residents still walk on unpaved tracks, queue for borehole water, and attend schools with leaking roofs. Under the stewardship of […]
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee has described the recognition of its leaders by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a strategic step towards holding a credible national convention in March. The faction loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike lauded INEC for the recognition of it’s leadership. […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given contractors three days to evacuate refuse in satellite towns or face contract termination. Wike issued the ultimatum after inspecting road projects in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa and the Apo–Karshi road corridor in Abuja on Friday. He directed the FCT Satellite Towns Development Department Coordinator, Mr […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday issued a stern sack threat to the Coordinator, Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, over uncollected refuse along the Apo–Karshi corridor as he said Abuja’s rural infrastructure drive was gaining strong momentum across satellite towns. Wike spoke while briefing journalists after an extensive […]
Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms against the ongoing judiciary housing projects in Abuja, insisting that the intervention will strengthen, not compromise, judicial independence. Wike spoke during an inspection of high-priority judiciary projects, including the Court of Appeal office complex in Dakibiyu, Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, and residential accommodations for Heads […]
As the Federal Capital Territory marked its golden jubilee on February 3, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, carried out an on-the-spot assessment of major infrastructure projects across the city, using the anniversary to take stock of ongoing development rather than focus on elaborate celebrations. The Minister assured residents that key road projects would be completed […]
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, handed over 12 new ambulances to strengthen emergency health services in Abuja. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Abuja, Wike also announced that procurement is already underway for the rehabilitation and furnishing of 14 public health centres across the territory. Wike said the ambulances form part of broader […]
By SHEDDY OZOENE Since his swearing-in as governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has faced a cascade of challenges. The state has lurched from one crisis to another—some minor, others serious, and a few outright grave. In most of these crises, public perception has cast the governor—locked in a deadly political contest with his predecessor, […]
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has ordered workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to resume work, ruling that the right to strike is not absolute once a dispute is before the court. The order followed an interlocutory injunction granted in favour of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration, […]
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned that any worker of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who fails to return to work following a court order will face sanctions. Wike issued the warning on Tuesday while addressing journalists shortly after the National Industrial Court ordered striking FCTA workers to […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instituted legal action against the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the indefinite strike that has paralyzed government activities in the nation’s capital. The legal battle, filed at the National Industrial Court in Abuja under suit number […]
Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has acknowledged what he described as significant and commendable progress on the Apo–Karshi Road project, saying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, deserves credit for the pace of work currently ongoing on the road. Adeyanju, who has been a consistent critic of the minister, said the level and […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at critics of his political choices, declaring that power is taken and not given, and that politics is guided by interests and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions. He said those attacking his decisions failed to understand the realities of […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains firmly committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he has no regrets over that decision, while describing Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “a bad child” who failed to show gratitude. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during […]
The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has officially pledged his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, committing to back the president for a second term. The pledge came on Tuesday during a visit to Dokubo’s palace by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […]
The Rivers Elders Council has formally aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, declaring their commitment to the Renewed Hope political movement championed by the former Rivers governor. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday during Wike’s thank you visit to […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on voters in Rivers State to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that continued support is critical to sustaining the development gains currently being enjoyed by the state. Wike made the appeal on Tuesday during his thank you visit to Degema Local […]