Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, made a festive visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Lagos residence, accompanied by his sons, Jordan and Joachin. The President warmly welcomed them, marking a brief Yuletide discussion. According to Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the FCT Minister, President […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instructed all government hospitals in Abuja to offer free medical treatment to those injured during a tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. This directive was announced in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has made it clear that he will continue demolishing properties in Abuja, despite calls from the Nigerian Senate for an investigation. The Senate recently established a committee to look into the demolitions after many residents were displaced, and asked Wike to provide an explanation […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged politicians to prioritize public welfare and development over personal interests. His remarks came during the commissioning of Okocha Road in Rumuolumeni, Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), the hometown of Nyesom Wike, former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Wike had also served […]
On Sunday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike caused a major embarrassment to Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, during his state visit to Nigeria. Wike, visibly intoxicated, greeted Modi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, presenting him with the key to the city. After a brief photo session, Wike, under the influence of alcohol, […]
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has hit back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to “stop grabbing people’s land” and distributing it to his allies. Adeyanju’s comments came after a war of words between the two, sparked by the demolition of a community by the FCT Joint Task […]