Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that the new court of appeal complex under construction in Abuja will reach completion in May 2026. He made this disclosure following an inspection of the judicial facility and accompanying judges’ quarters. The minister conducted the site visit as part of a broader…
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 African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of interfering in the ongoing area council election in Abuja. In a statement on Saturday, the party condemned Wike’s movement around polling units under what it described as the guise of “monitoring.” The ADC said the minister’s presence…
Voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are heading to the polls today to elect new area council chairmen and ward councillors. The election is underway across the nation’s capital amid heightened political attention and security measures. INEC Deploys Officials Across Six Area Councils The Independent National Electoral Commission scheduled the area council election for…
The Rivers House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Lawmakers announced the decision during plenary on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The move pauses weeks of political tension between the governor and the assembly. Impeachment Move Began in January In January, lawmakers loyal to…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will ensure that only candidates aligned with Bola Tinubu win the February 21 area council election. Wike spoke on Saturday in Abuja. There, he addressed guests at the 60th birthday celebration of Sandy Onor, a former senator who represented Cross River Central. ‘I Have…
A civic advocacy group, iOccupy Nigeria, has questioned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its apparent approval of a radio station established for the 2027 re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu. The group raised concerns following the unveiling of Majority FM 89.5, a new radio station commissioned by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital…
The Rivers State Government responded to claims from supporters of President Bola Tinubu. Organizers planned a rally at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. However they moved the event to another location. Wike’s Accusation Nyesom Wike accused the state government of denying access to the stadium. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory spoke…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to forcibly gain access to a public stadium in Rivers State. He accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of denying his political group access to state-owned facilities. Wike made the remarks on Saturday in Port Harcourt while addressing a mammoth crowd at a rally…
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration initiated a strike. They protested unpaid allowances and minimum wage arrears. The Joint Union Action Committee coordinated the action. T his followed a seven day ultimatum that expired without resolution. Moreover employees shut down major offices in Abuja. Security forces restricted access to the FCTA Secretariat. The disruption…
