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…
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…
