Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has mocked Aisha Yesufu over her failure to secure the FCT senatorial ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Wike spoke during a luncheon organised by his political group, the Rainbow Coalition. The remarks come days after Yesufu, in an interview on Channels Television, described the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of threatening to revoke the licence of a Rainbo Event Centre, the venue for its national convention. In a statement issued on Monday night, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the convention scheduled for Tuesday would…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will upgrade the status of traditional rulers in the FCT after they supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke during his “thank-you” tour of area councils in the FCT. The tour followed the February 21, 2026, council elections. He…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the FCT, will not return to the senate in 2027. Wike spoke on Monday during a media chat in Abuja. He said he had made the prediction over a year ago and remains firm in his position. “And all of you…
The FCT IRS Acting Chairman, Michael Ango, lost his position on Friday after Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the decision. Minister Wike Removes FCT IRS Acting Chairman Immediately Minister Wike relieved Ango of his duties with immediate effect, according to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on…
