Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his exit from the party. Wike spoke at the national convention of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to him. He said Obi’s decision to leave the LP during its…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike should defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they support President Bola Tinubu. Makinde spoke on Sunday during a courtesy visit to Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state. He said anyone aligning with Wike’s camp and…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will upgrade the status of traditional rulers in the FCT after they supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke during his “thank-you” tour of area councils in the FCT. The tour followed the February 21, 2026, council elections. He…
Paul Moses, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has declared that votes in the council cannot be manipulated. Moses spoke in a video that has since gone viral on social media ahead of the FCT local council election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. AMAC is one…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly will comply fully with President Bola Tinubu’s directives following his latest intervention in the state’s political crisis. Wike spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after inspecting ongoing projects in the…
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress declared its support for Nyesom Wike. They abandoned Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Chairman Senator George Sekibo made this statement during Wike’s thank-you visit to Okrika Local Government Area. This move highlights the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The congress pledged full allegiance to Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister. Sekibo…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recently issued a strong warning about Rivers State politics. He declared that residents will avoid past mistakes in the 2027 elections. This statement highlights the ongoing tensions in the state. Wike spoke during a thank-you visit to the Khana people in Bori, Khana Local Government Area….
Hon Stephen Abraham Ajiya, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for restraint regarding calls to remove the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, following a reported clash with a military officer in Abuja. He noted that the dispute can be resolved without asking the Defence Ministry to dismiss the minister. Proper…
The PDP expulsion crisis intensified on Saturday. The Umar Damagun–led faction removed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and eight other senior figures for alleged anti-party activities.The announcement came during the party’s Elective National Convention in Ibadan. It immediately sparked debates within the political community. Wike Among 10 Leaders Affected The PDP expulsion…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has demanded that the Nigerian Navy issue an immediate, unreserved apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This follows his public confrontation with junior naval officer Lieutenant AM Yerima at a Wike land site in Abuja. Additionally, PANDEF emphasized that such incidents undermine civil-military respect. Igali condemns officer’s conduct Speaking…
