Politics

Why I plotted Secondus removal as PDP National Chairman – Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

Minister for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike at the weekend disclosed roles he played in removing Prince Uche Secondus from office as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2021. Prince Secondus was suspended by the executive of the party at his ward, a

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Attempt by Wike to undermine flow of allocations to Rivers LGAs will be resisted – Frank

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 October 2024 0

…urges courts not to entertain baseless petitions By Tunde Opalana Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has said that attempt by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to block the release of funds from the Federation Account to 22 local government areas in […]

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Court restrains PDP Govs, NWC, BoT, others from dissolving pro-Wike PDP Exco in Rivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 September 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors, National Working Committee (NWC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party from tampering with or dissolving the Executive Committee of the party in Rivers State. The court also restrained them from constituting any interim committee to replace […]

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Centre Commends Rivers Police Over Arrest of Notorious Dynamite Expert Linked to Pro-Wike Group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

***Demands Action Against Influential Sponsors, Collaborators  The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA) has praised the Rivers State Police Command for apprehending Preye Josiah, a notorious dynamite expert linked to several high-profile crimes. In a statement signed by Dr. Joyce Idakwo, the Centre hailed the efforts of the Police but demanded prompt

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Wike to complete Apo-Karshi road in 6 months 13yrs after

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 July 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG 13 years after the contract for its construction was awarded, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has promised to complete the Apo-Karshi road within six months. Wike made the pledge yesterday while on the spot assessment on the level of work at the project site. He said it was disheartening […]

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Wike woos Nigerians abroad to invest on infrastructural development

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 July 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians in diaspora to invest in infrastructural projects in Abuja. Wike said that through a close working relationship with the FCTA, key areas of needs and opportunities for collaboration would be identified. Wike noted that their insights, expertise, and financial […]

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Rivers crisis: Pro-Wike lawmakers suspend state consolidated revenue funds as 7-day order expires

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2024 0

By Amaka Agbu Following the expiration of the 7-day order issued to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to represent the 2024 budget to them, the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, have shut down the state’s consolidated revenue funds. The 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by […]

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Pro-Wike lawmakers give Gov Fubara 7 days to re-present budget

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2024 0

…As Court bars Rivers CJ, Clerk from dealing with Amaewhule-led Assembly The Rivers State House of Assembly faction, loyal to former governor, Nyesom Wike, has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a seven-day ultimatum to re-present the 2024 budget of the state. The Speaker of the faction, Martins Amaewhule, gave the ultimatum during a sitting of the […]

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FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2024 0

Women from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have protested the alleged attacks on Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The women, who gathered at the Unity Fountain Arena in the Maitama District over the weekend, marched to the Presidential Villa, demanding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘call […]

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Wike, Abdulsalami, Gbajabiamila, and forty-one others receive NEAPS awards

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2024 0

Nigerian public servants are expected to uphold the public trust by being accountable to the people, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged them to do. He asked them to remember that the public institutions of the country are not private businesses and that, in their capacity as public officials, they work for the Nigerian […]

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On the allegation by Chidi Odinkalu that the federal high court under the chief judge has become like private bedroom of Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2024 0

BY SIMON CHUZU EGEDE, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

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Wike announces plan for 10,000 mass housing unit by FCTA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2024 0

…calls for revenue harmonisation, tougher punishment for vandals By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has criticized the steep cost of housing in the territory, highlighting how some entrepreneurs, who received free land for mass housing projects, instead subdivided and sold plots at inflated prices. To address this, the FCT Administration plans to initiate […]

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Fubara/Wike tussle worsens, heightens tension in Rivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2024 0

…Stakeholders call it ‘threat to democracy’ BY HARUNA SALAMI The political crisis in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike is assuming a dangerous that many warn could threaten the country’s democracy. The directive by the Rivers State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), […]

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Wike reveals own strategy to destabilize Rivers State

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2024 0

…. says he is out to provoke Fubara into actions The immediate past governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to intensify his efforts in destabilising the state. The FCT Minister, who has been antagonising Rivers State vowed to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara “at the appropriate […]

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Is Wike asset or liability to Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 April 2024 0

Politics, they say is a game of interest. No permanent friend, no permanent enemy but permanent interest. But in every sphere of life, there’s morality and a man is best respected by his principles and the values he stand for. There’s this school of thought that says “if you don’t stand for anything, you fall […]

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Wike accused of appointing Only Kinsmen, allies in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2024 0

The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of undermining the principle of federal character in his appointments. The group, at a press conference, on Friday in Abuja, alleged that Wike is running the FCT like a lord of the manor where everyone deferred to his […]

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Wike appoints Maureen Tamuno as MD of Abuja Investment Company

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2024 0

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has appointed Maureen Tamuno as the new Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited. The announcement was made by Anthony Ogunleye, the minister’s spokesman, in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday. The appointment of Maureen Tamuno is effective immediately, according to Mr. Ogunleye. He […]

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Nigeria will come out of current turmoil, Wike assures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 April 2024 0

…Contracts Julius Berger for comprehensive renovation of Abuja ICC By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that Nigeria will soon come out of current economic turmoil. Wike gave the assurance when the Methodist Prelate, Most Rev. Oliver Aba, visited him in Abuja on Thursday. “I believe by the special grace of God, Nigeria […]

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‘Wike Ungrateful to Tinubu’: Afenifere Youths Caution Minister On Public Conduct, Utterances

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 April 2024 0

The Afenifere Progressive Youths Movement has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against tarnishing the reputation of President Bola Tinubu.  Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos, the coordinator of the group, Abe Emmanuel Kola, said it is preposterous for Wike to lay claim to a mandate he didn’t contribute

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APC group carpets Wike over alleged lopsided appointments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana A group of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike for alleged uneven distribution in appointments being made. The group, APC Stakeholders FCT accused the minister of neglecting indigenes in the FCT while appointing persons who are outsiders to […]