62 h. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Mahmoud pushes for sustainable, inclusive, resilient economy

• inaugurates first green solar-powered market in Abuja From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud has reiterated the need for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy that would support local farmers, empower small-scale agribusinesses, and ensures that quality produce is readily accessible to every resident of the territory. According […] The post Mahmoud pushes for sustainable, inclusive, resilient economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FCT Minister Faults UniAbuja’s Massive Land Acquisition Without Dev’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed serious concerns about the large expanse of undeveloped land acquired by the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), now known as Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Speaking after inspecting various construction projects, including a vital 15km road leading to Wassa in AMAC and access roads to the […]

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4 d. ago Wike denies collapsing, says rumours are politically motivated

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked rumours that he recently collapsed due to ill read more Wike denies collapsing, says rumours are politically motivated

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4 d. ago I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at those wishing him dead, saying he will sign their condolence letters. Wike’s latest comment comes following rumours that he collapsed last week, with many speculating about his health status. Addressing the rumours after an inspection of four ongoing projects in the […] The post I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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7 d. ago Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructural development in Abuja Despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has played a crucial role in implementing key development projects in the capital city. His collaboration with the APC-led administration […] The post Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago I’m Happy Tinubu Has Confidence In Me, Says FCT Minister Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for publicly acknowledging his efforts and calling him “Mr Infrastructure.” Speaking to State House correspondents after the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr homage at the Presidential Villa IN Abuja, Wike described the President’s praise as a strong vote of confidence and a […]

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8 d. ago Body of Benchers honours Wike for judicial infrastructure, legal advocacy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Body of Benchers, Nigeria’s apex legal institution, has conferred an Award of Excellence on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for his transformative contributions to judicial infrastructure and the legal profession. The recognition came during a courtesy visit by a high-powered delegation led by the Chairman,  Adegboyega Awomolo and […] The post Body of Benchers honours Wike for judicial infrastructure, legal advocacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Wike’s Media Aide, Fayose’s Brother Tackle Each Other Over FCT Minister

Lere Olayinka, the Media Aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blasted Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of his former principal and two-time governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over the younger Fayose’s taunting of his current boss. Against the backdrop of the rumour about Wike’s ill-health on social media, Isaac Fayose took to […]

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9 d. ago Wike Criticises NBA Over ‘Double Standards’, Advocates Judicial Integrity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for its practice of publicly denouncing Supreme Court judgements without adequate review, highlighting a perceived double standards in how financial contributions are accepted. Wike made this known in a recent meeting with members of the Body of Benchers […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu Mega Rally Not To Cause Chaos In Bayelsa, Says PDP Zonal Scribe

The South-South zonal secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has assured that a proposed mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, slated for Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, was not to cause chaos in the State. He also defended his association with Wike, […]

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9 d. ago Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has advocated for increased revenue generation through taxes and ground rent payments in the FCT to fund impactful projects, stating the intent to aggressively pursue revenue collection within legal boundaries. He made this disclosure in Abuja on Friday during a rigorous tour […] The post Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of critical infrastructure projects, reaffirming timelines for completion ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in May. The sites visited according to a statement issued by Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, included the International Conference Centre […] The post Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike

Tribune Online FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to re-award the contract for the maintenance of the International Conference Centre to a local firm. Wike, who stated this on Thursday during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the facility, said the dilapidated condition his administration met at the Centre was a […] FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Tribune Online

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1 week ago PDP must follow due process for revoked land title reversal – Wike’s aide

The Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has said that only the minister can restore the revoked land title of the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party. PUNCH Online reports that the revocation of the land title of the PDP National Secretariat located Read More

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1 week ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CJIA Dismisses Reports Linking Justice Agim To Wike At UNICAL Convocation

The Coalition for Judicial Integrity and Accountability (CJIA) has dismissed as false the claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court accompanied Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) convocation ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025.   The group said after carrying out findings into the […]

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1 week ago Wike, Supreme Court judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation sparks controversy

The appearance of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Agim at the read more Wike, Supreme Court judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation sparks controversy

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