Omoyele Sowore, social rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has described Nyesom Wike as a violent individual who “does not miss any opportunity to exhibit violence.” Sowore made the allegation during a recent interview with journalists, citing past encounters and experiences to justify his claims. His comments come on the heels of a recent…
Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, says he is not intimidated by comments made by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his remark that Nigeria is drifting into a one-party state. In a media chat, the minister said he “would have shot him” over comments on Nigeria’s political…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, over comments on Nigeria’s political direction. Wike spoke on Friday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja. Okinbaloye had raised concerns in the Thursday edition of the programme over a possible drift towards a…
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….
