19 h. ago Wike Tackles Rivers Elders, Clerics Over State’s Political Crisis

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged elders of Rivers State to show the efforts they had made towards resolving the political crisis in the state. Wike, who is the immediate-past governor of the state, spoke on Friday during a birthday anniversary thanksgiving of one of his allies in Port Harcourt, […]

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19 h. ago Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has dismissed claims that former Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa joined the APC to dodge EFCC investigations. Ahon dismissed the allegations making the round in the state following the governor’s switch along with former Governor […] The post Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Wike hails Okowa’s endorsement of Tinubu, says it validates his 2023 position 

Nyesom Wike has applauded former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu.  read more Wike hails Okowa’s endorsement of Tinubu, says it validates his 2023 position 

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42 h. ago NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, met on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, but postponed discussions on state police despite escalating insecurity. Attendees included governors, Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and CBN Governor Yemi […] The post NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation

Delta State has experienced a dramatic political shift with the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political history and has already begun to reshape the region’s political landscape. […] The post Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike

The political landscape in Delta State took a significant turn on Wednesday as both Ifeanyi Okowa, former presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections have been hailed by several political figures, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of […] The post “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “I’m Open to Forgiving Fubara” – Wike Says Amid Rivers Crisis

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has signaled his willingness to reconcile with suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, but on one conditionan apology. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike stated that peace is possible if Fubara approaches the matter with sincerity and remorse. The political fallout between both […] The post “I’m Open to Forgiving Fubara” – Wike Says Amid Rivers Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that his plan was to get Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara removed and not to be suspended. Wike noted that President Bola Tinubu saved the oil rich state from crisis and anarchy by suspending Governor Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in the state. […] The post “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Wike accuses PDP governors forum of impunity, warns of further loss in 2027

Nyesom Wike , the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has lashed out at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) read more Wike accuses PDP governors forum of impunity, warns of further loss in 2027

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8 d. ago “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike

In a recent media appearance in Abuja on Friday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, explained his decision to back Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, while withholding support for Peter Obi of the Labour Party. Wike revealed that his decision to support Tinubu was driven […] The post “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Emergency Rule In Rivers Not Enough, I Wanted Outright Removal Of Fubara — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, revealing that he had hoped for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead. Wike made the statement during a media chat held in Abuja on Friday morning monitored by our […]

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2 w. ago Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project 

By Henry Uche   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and other prominent Nigerians from both the public and private sectors would tomorrow, 14th April, bankroll a N3.5 billion National Secretariat project of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of […] The post Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Develop Your Lands In Two Years Or Lose It” – Wike Warns Abuja Landowners

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that landowners might lose their properties to government over failure to develop it after two years. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, Director of Land Administration in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said that the reforms will become operational from April 21, 2025. He […] The post “Develop Your Lands In Two Years Or Lose It” – Wike Warns Abuja Landowners appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike’s Aide Slams Ada George, Accuses Rivers Elders Of Hypocrisy

Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has criticized former Rivers State Governor Ada George over his recent remarks on the political turmoil in the state. Olayinka expressed disappointment, saying elders like George, who remained silent when Governor Sim Fubara allegedly acted like an emperor, are now lamenting like “children who lost their most […] The post Wike’s Aide Slams Ada George, Accuses Rivers Elders Of Hypocrisy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun

Asks party to forget 2027 election   From Jude Owuamanam, Jos   A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Plateau state, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, has disclosed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, vowed that he […] The post Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has again, berated Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike over the ongoing rift between him and Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with DW Africa, Amaechi insisted that Wike’s fight with the suspended Governor is about money sharing. Reacting over recent declaration of […] The post Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan

Tribune Online VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Atiku, in a recent interview, had claimed, “So in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names. The committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in third. So I picked number one.” VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka

Tribune Online Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has counselled the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, to focus on the serious business of governance and stop raising baseless security alarms over a mega rally in support of the FCT Minister. Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Tribune Online

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