The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has withdrawn its support for Governor Siminilayi Fubara, declaring that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has earned the trust and loyalty of the Rivers people through his political record and commitment to the Ijaw nation. The decision was announced by the Chairman of the congress, Senator George […]
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed claims by Oyo governor Seyi Makinde that he promised President Bola Tinubu to “hold PDP” ahead of the 2027 election, describing the allegation as a “blatant lie”. The relationship between the two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains has remained strained since the 2023 presidential […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections if its internal crises remain unresolved. Speaking during a media interaction in Port Harcourt on Monday, Wike expressed deep concern over […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday said politicians who he described as “emergency” supporters of President Bola Tinubu must stick to existing agreements in Rivers State. He spoke while addressing stakeholders in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The minister said the Ikwerre ethnicity of the state voted massively […]
The Bauchi State Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee has asserted its authority following its appointment by the National Working Committee of the party, while openly commending the intervention of the NWC Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in restoring constitutional order within the party. The Committee formally […]
DAMIMOLA OLAWUYI On the 11th of November 2025, a video surfaced on social media of a confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, his entourage, staff of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and a group of military personnel led by Lt. AM Yerima of the Nigerian Navy. The […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he has no regrets openly supporting President Ahmed Tinubu, since 2022. Wike said this at a special event organised to celebrate his 58th birthday anniversary in his Abuja residence on Saturday. The minister stressed that his position had remained consistent before, during and […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Gwarinpa, on Tuesday ordered substituted service of a N40 billion defamation suit on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice A. M. Hassan, who issued the order while ruling in an ex parte application, specifically ordered that the applicant […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue to support the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold the independence and integrity of the judiciary. The Minister disclosed that budgetary provisions had been made to construct additional residential houses for FCT High Court Judges to […]
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has constituted a caretaker committee to pilot the affairs of the party in Ekiti State. According to a report by The Punch, the faction appointed a 16-member committee to oversee the state chapter for a […]
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he was not notified by the Rivers State House of Assembly members who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Friday, 17 lawmakers—including Speaker Martin Amaewhule—resigned from the PDP and joined the APC. Their defection came just two […]
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, faulted officials who issued an unauthorised directive announcing a shutdown of schools across the city, saying that Abuja schools are not under any form of threat. Speaking during a routine tour of ongoing projects in Guzape District, Wike said he was shocked to see reports suggesting that the […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports that AM Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent altercation with Nyesom Wike, was the target of an assassination attempt in Abuja. Media reports on Sunday claimed that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black who were travelling in two unmarked Hilux […]
Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says he does not support the expulsion of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and other leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Saturday by his director of press and publicity, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang said he was not part of any consultation […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dispatched a cryptic social media post following the clash between Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and military personnel. In a flyer published on X on Tuesday, the DHQ said it is an “honour to serve in the Nigerian military.” “IT IS AN HONOUR TO SERVE IN […]
Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the high court of the federal capital territory has reserved ruling in two motions seeking to be joined in a suit filed by Paulo Homes Ltd against a ministerial committee set up by Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT. Paulo Homes is asking the court to review and quash the committee’s […]
The Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders, a group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has commended the court judgment halting the party’s planned national convention. In a communiqué issued after a meeting on Friday night, the group described the court’s ruling as a “landmark judgement” that upholds the supremacy […]
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security in rural and border communities, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that the 12 new divisional police stations under construction across the six area councils is 90% completed and would be commissioned soon. The initiative, driven by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is aimed at […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike will join mayors and city leaders from around the world this week at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, will focus on strengthening collaboration […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, have urged African investors to look inward and invest locally as the key to unlocking the continent’s economic future. Wike made the call at the opening of the 2025 Abuja Business and Investment Expo (ABIEXPO) organised by the […]