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Wike fumes, vows sanction over unapproved subcontract in ICC renovation

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By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed outrage over the unauthorized subletting of a section of the International Conference Centre (ICC) renovation contract to a third party. Wike expressed displeasure while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the International

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Wike hails Okowa, Delta Governor’s support for Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended the former Governor of Delta State and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement on Wednesday, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, […]

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Wike pledges inauguration of Kabusa/Ketti, Kabusa/Takushara road by May

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing construction of two vital road networks in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The roads inspected were the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road, which connects Kabusa, Pyakasa, and Ketti Districts, and the 9.8-kilometer

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Easter: FCT Minister calls for unity, love, renewed hope

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As Christians across the country celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to uphold the enduring values of unity, love, and renewed hope. In his 2025 Easter message to the residents, Wike urged citizens to use […]

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Wike slams PDP, hints at withdrawing support ahead of FCT elections

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring it unprepared for the 2027 general elections and warning of a possible withdrawal of his support ahead of the FCT Area Council elections. Wike, who made the remarks yesterday during a media parley, also […]

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Wike links road projects to urban decentralization, pledges quality delivery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has underscored the vital role of ongoing road infrastructure projects in driving urban decentralization and reshaping Abuja’s development landscape. He said expanding access through improved road networks will reduce pressure on the city centre and encourage settlement in emerging

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Hold public hearing on FCT fund, land allocation, CP-PDP challenges Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has demanded from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike total accountability on the funds of the FCT and allocation of lands. The CP- PDP demanded that Wike should hold a live media public hearing and allow […]

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Wike’s Aide to Ada George: Backing Fubara lawlessness stripped you of credibility

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The former Rivers State Governor, Rufus Ada George, has been told that he lacks the moral standing to intervene on the state’s political crisis after openly supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions during the height of his constitutional breaches. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications […]

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Wike queries UniAbuja over large expanse, undeveloped land

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 April 2025 0

By Our Reporter Worried by the large and undeveloped land at the University of Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the weekend, queried the rationale behind the large area of land given to the University that has remained abandoned. He said the lack of progress of work on the land […]

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Court halts pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 April 2025 0

The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, has issued an interim order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a planned rally in the state. The rally, which was scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on April 12, 2025, is part of […]

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Choice of PDP running mate strategic not popularity contest – Atiku tells Wike

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…says leadership is about temperament, dignity, ability to unify By Tunde Opalana The choice of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa ahead of Barrister Nyesom Wike as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 resonates over the weekend as both Wike and Atiku camps biker. Wike had on Friday vowed […]

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Wike Leads FCT Delegation on Eid-el-Fitr Homage to President Tinubu

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The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, led a high-powered delegation of FCT residents and officials on an Eid-el-Fitr homage visit to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. In his remarks, Wike expressed profound appreciation for the opportunity to personally extend

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Wike to complete ICC, key projects before Tinubu’s second anniversary

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to deliver key infrastructure projects, including the International Conference Center (ICC), before President Bola Tinubu marks his second anniversary in office. Wike, who gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abuja, emphasized that the completion of

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Wike receives torch of unity for 2025 National Sports Festival

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 March 2025 0

…charges FCT athletes to bring home laurels By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Ogun State from May 16th to 30th, 2025. Representing the Minister, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi, received the symbolic torch […]

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Wike issues one-week ultimatum for land allocation to affected Gishiri residents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed the FCT Administration (FCTA) to allocate land to residents affected by demolitions in Gishiri within one week. He issued the ultimatum when he addressed owners of the recently demolished structures along the corridor of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri community, Katampe District, Abuja. While expressing […]

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Rivers crisis: Northern Coalition blames Wike, urges Tinubu to act wisely

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has blamed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State on the alleged manipulations of the former governor, Nyesom Wike. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja, the group urged President Bola Tinubu to tread carefully in handling the situation, warning that Wike’s influence could destabilize […]

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Wike, Chinese Ambassador meets to strengthen bilateral ties

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Yu Dunhai, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, particularly within the FCT. During the meeting, Wike highlighted the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese companies, China Geo-engineering Corporation

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Wike revokes 4,794 land titles in Guzape, Garki, Wuse II, Maitama, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 4,794 land titles across several highbrow districts, including Guzape, Garki, Wuse II, and Maitama, due to prolonged non-payment of Ground Rent. According to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), a total of 8,375 property owners in key districts have defaulted on Ground Rent payments for up […]

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Political ATM closed: Wike’s aide mocks Ugochinyere over Rivers ‘alawee’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, has mocked Hon. Imo Ugochinyere, accusing him of grieving lost financial benefits from Rivers State and seeking another “Political ATM” to exploit. He described Ugochinyere’s outcry as a desperate attempt to regain lost “alawee” (pocket money), urging him to “cry less” and find another

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Wike returns, says FCT youths to benefit from new Italy-Nigeria deal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has returned to Abuja after a successful investment-focused visit to Italy, where he secured a landmark partnership with the Lombardy Regional Government. Speaking upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Wike highlighted key agreements reached during his meeting with