Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications and social media to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified the minister’s controversial comment about Seun Okinbaloye, saying it was not meant literally. Wike had said in a media chat on Friday that he would have shot Okinbaloye through his TV over…
Isaac Fayose, businessman and younger brother of former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose, has criticised his brother over his alleged support for Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Isaac Fayose spoke during an interview with News Central. He accused his brother of aligning with Wike for personal interests, particularly financial gain. “My brother…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists at the national convention of a PDP faction loyal to him, Wike said the trio laid the foundation for the party’s collapse. He said their actions at…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike denied claims it would support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. As reported by ALO360 the group stated clearly that the opposition party would field its own candidate. Spokesperson Issues Firm Denial Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze addressed journalists…
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…
