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 […]
Wike Declares ‘No Work, No Pay’ Over FCT NLC Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate enforcement of the “no work, no pay” policy across area councils, accusing the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of politicising its ongoing strike. Wike announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, […]
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 […]
Wike-Backed Rainbow Coalition Promises No Victimisation in Rivers Politics
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The reconciliation committee of the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, has assured members in Rivers State that no one will be victimised or discriminated against over past political disagreements. Chairman of the committee, Magnus Abe, gave the assurance after meeting with Governor […]
Millennium Tower Needs ₦400bn, Wike Seeks Federal Intervention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that more than ₦400 billion is now required to complete the long-abandoned Abuja Millennium Tower, prompting moves to secure direct Federal Government funding for the iconic project. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the […]
Wike Assures Protesting Teachers of Rescue Efforts, Warns Against Politicizing Insecurity
By sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured protesting teachers and civil society organisations that security agencies are intensifying efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and students, while cautioning against the politicisation of security challenges. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday when demonstrators gathered at the Federal […]
Wike Seals Abuja Building Collapse Site,orders probeI
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a full investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that claimed four lives and left several others injured, directing authorities to seal off the premises and arrest those responsible for the project. The incident, which occurred at a construction site in […]
Wike Denies PDP-APM Alliance, Accuses Makinde of Political Agenda
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alliance between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), insisting that the opposition party has no coalition arrangement with any political platform. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, where […]
Supreme Court Ends PDP Faction Crisis — Wike
