The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South South, Victor Giadom, has told Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he must pass through Nyesom Wike to win any political contest in the state. Giadom made the remark on Tuesday during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Gokana Local Government Area. He described Wike,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would collapse if he defects to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the remark while responding to questions about his political future during an end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt on Monday. Wike insisted that despite recent defections by…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has commented on the recent defection by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the APC. Wike stated that Fubara does not need his permission to switch parties. This comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two leaders. Wike’s Clear Position Wike spoke during a media chat in…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as Nigeria’s most abused politician after President Bola Tinubu. He also declared that political activities in Rivers State will formally begin in January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche,…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara over remarks he made during a road commissioning ceremony. Moreover, the lawmakers said the governor’s comments were unnecessary and capable of igniting new tension across the state. The Rivers Assembly reaction adds a fresh layer to the ongoing political standoff. Rivers Assembly Reaction: Lawmakers…
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…
A navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, survived an alleged assassination attempt on Sunday evening in Abuja. Reports indicate that unknown men trailed the officer in two unmarked Hilux vans without number plates. Lt. Yarima noticed the vehicles following him and made a quick strategic maneuver to evade them. His actions confirmed the suspected threat and…
Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the ongoing PDP national convention in Ibadan as a “social party.” He spoke on Saturday following the expulsion of Wike and 10 other members. The spokesperson added that the decisions taken at the convention were irrelevant. “They are free to say anything,” he said. Convention Branded…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports suggesting he called Naval Officer A.M Yerima a fool. He explained that the controversy exaggerates a personal conflict with the Nigerian military. Wike Speaks Out on Controversy During a press briefing, Wike clarified that some individuals are trying to create a false impression of a rift. “I never…
The PDP crisis has taken a dramatic new twist as a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, suspended the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The decision, announced on Saturday in Abuja, further exposes the growing division threatening Nigeria’s main…
