Wike Urges Fubara’s Supporters to Back Tinubu in 2027
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the state stands to gain more federal appointments and infrastructure projects. Wike made the appeal on Monday during a meeting with Fubara-aligned youth leaders […]
Rainbow Coalition a Historic Political Alliance – Akpabio
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has described the inclusion of opposition figures in President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council as a historic political development never witnessed in Nigeria’s political history since 1999. Akpabio spoke on Wednesday during plenary, following comments by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on the emergence of the Nyesom […]
Independence: Wike Vows to Extend FCT Development to Rural Areas
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending infrastructure and public services to rural and satellite communities across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike made the commitment in his 2026 Independence Day message to FCT residents as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. The Minister said the FCT Administration was working […]
Wike: Gwawalada Road Project to Boost Transport, Living Conditions
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing Gwawalada road project is aimed at improving transportation and living conditions for residents of the area. Wike stated this during an inspection of the project, where he commended the contractor, for the progress made so far. The minister expressed confidence […]
Wike Sets November Deadline for Apo-Karshi Road Handover
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration says the completed Apo-Karshi Road will be handed over to residents by November, while the Bwari-Kubwa Road is expected to be completed by December. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed the timelines while inspecting the two projects on Thursday in Abuja. The Apo-Karshi Road was initially awarded several […]
Wike: FCT Hits 60% of 2026 Capital Budget
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration has achieved 60 percent implementation of its 2026 capital budget despite delays in the release of funds, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. Wike disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists after inspecting five ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The minister said […]
Wike Sets December Deadline for Major FCT Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has set December 2026 as the deadline for completing and commissioning major ongoing road projects across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting several projects, including the Arterial Road N1 linking Wuye to Ring Road 2, the Tunga Madaki-Zuba Road and […]
2027: Wike Says APC Governors Oppose Rainbow Coalition Over NASS Leadership
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that some APC governors are opposing the proposed Rainbow Coalition because they want to influence the emergence of National Assembly leaders after the 2027 elections. Speaking on National Television in Abuja, Wike specifically named Imo State Governor and Chairman of the […]
Wike Defends Rainbow Coalition, Says Tinubu’s Re-election Is Priority
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial Rainbow Coalition, insisting that his major political priority is to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Wike, who spoke on Monday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, rejected claims that the coalition was designed to destabilise the […]
2027: Wike Predicts Broader ‘Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has predicted a larger political coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the recent visit of Osun State Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke to President Tinubu. The minister described Adeleke’s […]