Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi state, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu has ceded the state to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The governor spoke during a rally organised in Abakaliki to mobilise support for his re-election…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was structured to favour Atiku Abubakar, adding that Rotimi Amaechi made a mistake by joining the party. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said he foresaw the outcome of the ADC presidential primary and would have advised…
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…
Aisha Yesufu, human rights activist and a member of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), says Nyesom Wike is not a factor in her bid to represent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate. Yesufu spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. The activist is seeking the senatorial ticket of the NDC ahead of the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the presidential ambition of Seyi Makinde is “dead on arrival”. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed claims of a coalition between a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Makinde and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Earlier, Makinde had declared…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says many Nigerians demand infrastructure and public services but are unwilling to comply with tax obligations. Wike spoke while responding to questions from journalists over complaints about the conduct of some tax collectors in the FCT, particularly officials of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The minister…
Channels Television has dismissed claims by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that the station benefited from his “benevolence” through land allocation in Abuja. Speaking on Thursday’s edition of Morning Brief, Kayode Okikiolu, one of the programme’s anchors, said the property housing the station’s headquarters in Abuja was allocated long before Wike…
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…
