Tag: Nyesom Wike
Rivers Guber Race: Wike speaks on endorsing candidate for 2027
Wike also commended council chairmen, Rivers State elders, and leaders of both political parties for effectively
2027: We have only endorsed President Tinubu, no one else – Wike
The former Rivers State governor dismissed speculations of secret endorsements for governorship and other elective positions, stressing that his position…
Wike rejects claims of secret backing for aspirants
Wike cautioned against what he described as a growing haste among political actors seeking endorsements ahead of future elections, warning…
Saraki, Lamido, Akpoti-Uduaghan, others attend PDP national convention in Abuja
The national convention is being organised by a faction of the party led by Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Wike dismisses Supreme Court move, insists PDP convention will hold
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described as “baseless” the decision by a faction of the Peoples…
2027 PDP: ‘We’ll follow Wike, Makinde, Bala’- Lamido
Lamido emphasized that with Wike, Makinde, and Bala holding the most influence, the rest of the party has little choice…
2027 PDP: Makinde speaks on ‘surrendering’ to Wike’s faction
“I came to the public domain to say that I was in a meeting with Wike and President Tinubu, and…
1,659 FCTA workers get appointment confirmation after years of waiting
“This is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to renew the hope of the FCTA workforce,” he said.
‘Wike won elections, court battles because I sowed seeds for him’- Pastor Ibiyeomie
“I told the Lord, for my sake, not because of him. The day they were to change the result and…
Wike promises more infrastructure projects for Kuje residents
He added that the residents also requested that the Tipper Garage to LEA Secretariat Road should be dualised.
Wike slams Amaechi, others over ‘hypocrisy’ on e-voting in new Electoral Act
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and other opposition…
FCT Polls: Why APC lost Gwagwalada LGA – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has attributed the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) loss in Gwagwalada Local…
FCT Polls: ‘I have the right,’ Wike defends curfew
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the curfew imposed ahead of the February 21 area…
I was left lonely after APC sacked me as Chairman, but Wike gave me hope – Oshiomhole
Reflecting on the period, Oshiomhole said despite leading the APC to victory in the presidential election against the then ruling…
‘Femi Falana, stop talking nonsense’- Wike hits over FCT election restrictions
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has blasted human rights lawyer Femi Falana for commenting on the movement restrictions imposed during last…
Wike Replies Ireti: I didn’t impose FCT curfew without Tinubu’s approval
Speaking while monitoring the elections in Garki, Karu, Karshi, Wasa, Apo, and Ketti, Wike said: “I never imposed a curfew…
‘FCT Bus Terminals awaiting FEC approval to begin operations’, – Wike
The Kugbo and Mabushi terminals have been completed and inaugurated in June 2025 to celebrate Tinubu’s second year in office,…
Rivers Crisis: Wike makes U-turn, calls for peace between governor, assembly
Rivers Crisis: Wike makes U-turn, calls for peace between governor, assembly
Rivers Crisis: Wike confirms Tinubu’s intervention, issues final warning to Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu intervened in the lingering political…
I was with Wike, but I’ve repented – Makinde blasts PDP faction
Speaking during the commissioning of the newly constructed PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Makinde questioned Wike’s achievements in his home…
Wike slams Turaki: Court vindicates my PDP faction, Stop lying to Nigerians
Speaking during the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held yesterday in Abuja, Wike questioned Turaki’s earlier claim that the…
Obey Court Order or Face Law, Wike tells striking FCT Workers
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said the FCT Administration remains open to reasonable dialogue with…
Breaking: Wike’s candidates defeat Fubara’s faction in APC primaries
Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe and Mrs. Bulabari Henrietta Loolo have won the APC primaries for the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana…
SERAP drags Governors, Wike to Court over Security Votes Secrecy
The group is also seeking an order mandating the release of implementation and completion reports, as well as concrete plans…
Fayose Warns Fubara: Don’t dare call yourself Rivers ‘001’
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has issued a warning to Governor Sim Fubara over his self-declaration as the “001”…
Primate Ayodele: Not even APC leaders can save Fubara from Wike
Rivers State Governor Siminal Fubara, despite the backing of top All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders cannot defeat former Governor Nyesom…
Wike rejects Igbo lineage, slams Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Nyesom Wike, has firmly rejected claims linking him to Igbo ethnicity, insisting he remains an Ikwerre man and not of…
Fubara, Wike Clash: President Tinubu wades in
The President is conscious of the delicate balance required: Fubara commands widespread support among the grassroots, while Wike remains a…
CRP kicks against attempts to use social media influencers against Wike
A group known as Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has alleged that the ongoing political tension in Rivers State has extended…
Wike meets APC, PDP leaders, moves to block Fubara’s second term
The meeting is seen as a strategic follow-up to Wike’s Saturday statement in Okrika, where he warned that allowing Fubara…