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Wike meets Kpaduma, Guzape Chiefs, promises fair compensation for evacuees

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By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday met with the traditional chiefs and representatives of the Kpaduma and Guzape communities over the ongoing road construction project and the concerns raised regarding the evacuation of affected villagers. The meeting, which took place at

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Wike to George: If idle, stay at home and read The Dailies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Agency Report The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, took a swipe at a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, over his comment on the ground rent the PDP owes the Federal Capital Territory Administration. The BoT member had last Tuesday said Wike should have […]

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I’m an asset to Tinubu’s victory, will lead APC campaign in Rivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared himself a critical factor in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, asserting that he is “an asset” to the President’s political future. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike emphasized his value and dismissed detractors questioning his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Nwuche hails Tinubu, Wike for transformational projects across FCT

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…says Abuja has come back to life By Ukpono Ukpong Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has praised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the unprecedented scale and speed of infrastructural development across Abuja, describing the city as “coming back to life” under the current administration. Speaking on Saturday

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Wike urges residents to protect infrastructure, support government efforts

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 May 2025 0

…says roads key to food security, development By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to take ownership of public infrastructure in their communities and support government efforts by safeguarding these facilities for sustainability. Wike gave the charge yesterday while inspecting key road projects in

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Wike credits Tinubu’s leadership for unprecedented FCT development

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has attributed the ongoing wave of infrastructural transformation in the FCT to the leadership style and commitment of President Bola Tinubu. He said the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding visible results in Abuja, describing the scale and quality of ongoing projects as

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Ground Rent: Wike vows tough action, says blackmail won’t stop crackdown

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to holding ground rent defaulters accountable, warning that no form of blackmail will deter his resolve to ensure compliance. Speaking during an inspection tour of key

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Wike dismisses suicide bomber claim, assures Abuja’s residents of safety

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked reports linking a recent explosion in Abuja to a suicide bombing, urging the public to avoid spreading false narratives that could spark panic among residents. Speaking during a tour of ongoing projects in the FCT, Wike warned against misrepresenting security reports […]

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Wike pulls out of PDP peace deals, vows to fight until justice prevails

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pulled out of all peace agreements previously reached to resolve the lingering crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he would “fight on until justice is attained.” In a fiery statement personally signed and titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, Wike accused […]

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Wike’s political rise unstoppable, Aide blasts Sam Egwu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has launched a scathing attack on former Ebonyi State governor, Dr. Sam Egwu, describing him as an “envious” and “irrelevant” politician, bitter over the unstoppable political ascent of Nyesom Wike. Olayinka was reacting to

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Wike defends N1.78trn FCT budget, prioritizes 85% for project completion

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday defended the N1.78 trillion statutory budget proposal for the FCT in 2025, affirming that a staggering 85% of the capital component will be devoted to completing ongoing projects. Wike made the disclosure during a budget defense session with the Senate Committee […]

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‘I’m Very Well’ – Wike Fires Back at Critics, Drops Hint About His Son Joining Politics

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2025 0

By Our Reporter The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied rumours about his health, saying he is perfectly fine and full of energy. The former Rivers State Governor has also responded to critics questioning his public appearances with his son, insisting that there is nothing wrong with his actions. In an […]

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Wike inspects key roads in Gwagwalada, Kwali, hails progress on FCT infrastructure

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the progress of key infrastructure projects in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils, describing road development as the backbone of national growth and a priority under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Wike made the remarks yesterday during an inspection tour of ongoing […]

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Wike plans two-week project commissioning to mark Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday disclosed that the commissioning of several ongoing projects in Abuja will span two weeks as part of events marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office. Speaking during a routine inspection tour of some key infrastructure sites, Wike said the FCT […]

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Wike and The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Path to Peace in Rivers State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON “Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding” – Albert Einstein In the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, we find a story of rebellion, estrangement, and, ultimately, reconciliation. A son, having squandered his inheritance, returns home humbled, […]

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Wike moves to withhold Councils allocation over teachers’ minimum wage strike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed plans by the FCT Administration to withhold 10 per cent of the statutory allocation to the FCT Area Councils over the non-payment of minimum wage to primary school teachers in the FCT. This decision, according to the Minister, is in […]

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2027: Doom awaits PDP without reforms — Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

…reveals Fubara came begging with two APC governors By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is heading for electoral doom in 2027 if it fails to embrace internal reform, unity, and strategic leadership. He said the party is plagued by selfish interests, exclusionary politics, and a […]

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Tinubu’s leadership driving transformation of Abuja’s key infrastructure – Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for driving the transformation of critical infrastructure in Abuja. This is as he revealed that the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) is set to be the first major project to be inaugurated by President Tinubu, […]

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Ijaw leader, Okaba tasks Turnah on collaboration with Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The President of apex body of the Ijaw nation, Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba has encouraged the acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, George Turnah, to forge ahead and collaborate with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The Special Assistant to […]

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Wike Condemns Walkout On Rivers Sole Administrator’s Wife

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 May 2025 0

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned the walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by a group of women loyal to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Naija News reported earlier that tensions flared in Rivers State on Thursday as a group of women stormed out of […]