Wike Denies APC Screening Role, Backs 2027 Coalition Talks
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims linking him to the screening controversy involving aspirants in Rivers State, insisting that he has no involvement in the internal affairs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made the clarification on Monday while speaking with journalists during an […]
Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Projects, Slams NBA Over Independence Claims
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns that the provision of residential accommodation and office complexes for judicial officers by the executive arm of government could undermine judicial independence. Speaking on Friday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing judicial infrastructure and road projects ahead of activities marking President […]
Wike Targets 95% Project Completion Ahead of Tinubu Anniversary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in the pace of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, projecting that several will reach at least 95 per cent completion ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Speaking on Wednesday during an extensive inspection tour, Wike […]
Wike Vows to Reclaim Undeveloped Plots Surrounding Jabi Lake
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a crackdown on abandoned and poorly developed areas surrounding Jabi Lake, citing violations of the Abuja master plan. The directive follows public reactions to a viral video in which a Christian cleric appealed to the minister to preserve the lake as […]
Wike Woos EU Investment in Abuja’s Real Estate, Agriculture
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged European Union (EU) member countries to increase investment in Abuja’s fast-growing agriculture and real estate sectors, highlighting sweeping reforms that he says are reshaping the capital into a more investor-friendly destination. Wike made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during […]
Back Tinubu in 2027, Wike Begs FCT Voters
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing infrastructure development across the territory as reason for his call. Wike made the appeal in Abuja Thursday, during a visit by the FCT Stakeholders Assembly […]
Nigeria Secures Retail Boost with Hypercity, Carrefour Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has highlighted growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy following the formalisation of a retail partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja, Gbajabiamila commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
Wike Debunks Eagle Square Ban, Clarifies Kugbo Terminal Incident
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that political parties are being denied access to Eagle Square, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Speaking on Monday during a routine inspection of ongoing projects across the capital, Wike stated that no formal applications had been received […]
Wike Confirms Tinubu’s Fresh Intervention in Rivers Crisis
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has again intervened in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Wike made the disclosure on Tuesday during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, saying the President stepped in as a mediator between the Rivers […]