46 m. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 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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49 h. ago Teachers, Area Council Workers Stage Protest in Abuja Over Unpaid Wages

Primary school teachers and workers from the Area Councils, united under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), took to the streets of Abuja to protest outside the gate of the FCT Minister. The demonstration was sparked by the failure of the six area council chairmen to […]

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51 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago FCT Minister inspect key road projects, confident of May completion for Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja  Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a comprehensive inspection tour of key road infrastructure projects, expressed optimism about meeting timelines for several critical roadways ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. According to a statement by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the Minister expressed […] The post FCT Minister inspect key road projects, confident of May completion for Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Tinubu’s Infrastructure, Security Push Making Impact In FCT – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), praised President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, stating that it is already bringing tangible improvements for FCT resident. During an interview on Thursday, Wike highlighted the significant strides being made in areas such as infrastructure, security, and service delivery, emphasizing that the President’s vision is […] The post Tinubu’s Infrastructure, Security Push Making Impact In FCT – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 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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58 h. ago FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the read more FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

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59 h. ago Wike inspects FCT road projects, targets May 2025 completion

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, during a comprehensive inspection of key road projects on Thursday, expressed confidence in meeting completion deadlines for President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in May. A press release by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye detailed Wike’s satisfaction with the progress and quality of several infrastructure […] The post Wike inspects FCT road projects, targets May 2025 completion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NLC Shuts Down Wike’s Office, Demands N70,000 Minimum Wage For Area Council Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, staged a dramatic protest at the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers of the six Area Councils in the Territory. Hundreds of placard-carrying workers, including teachers and health professionals, marched from […]

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3 d. ago Wike investigates unauthorised subcontracting of ICC furniture renovation, threatens sanctions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike expressed dismay on Wednesday over the unauthorised subcontracting of the furniture installation for the ₦39 billion International Conference Centre (ICC) renovation in Abuja. During an inspection of the ICC and the N16 road project in Gishiri, Wike discovered that the furniture contract, originally awarded […] The post Wike investigates unauthorised subcontracting of ICC furniture renovation, threatens sanctions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Wike Summons FCTA Officials, Contractor For Outsourcing ICC Project

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has called for an urgent meeting with senior officials from his administration and representatives of Julius Berger, the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. The directive followed allegations that a part of the contract was outsourced to another company without the […]

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3 d. ago Wike orders Julius Berger, AIC, FCDA to address contract discrepancy

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has ordered Julius Berger, Abuja Investment Company Ltd (AICL), and read more Wike orders Julius Berger, AIC, FCDA to address contract discrepancy

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4 d. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has defended Nyesom Wike’s membership of the Body of Benchers, asserting it was earned through significant contributions to legal education infrastructure, not courtroom achievements. In a statement responding to criticism from […] The post Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘How Many Major Cases Did You Win To Become SAN’, Wike’s Aide Tackles Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has been challenged to list the number of major cases he won and what he has done for the development of the legal profession that qualified him to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), apart from being an “arrangee and errand lawyer.” Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom […]

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5 d. ago You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike

Popular human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling him Nigeria’s only life bencher with no case in any court. Falana, who spoke in a statement issued on Monday, was reacting to an allegation from Wike that he (Falana) misrepresented a […] The post You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago FCTA Sets Up Vetting Teams On Regularisation Of Area Council, Mass Housing Land Allocations 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the constitution of Vetting Teams to fast-track the process of regularisation of land allocations by the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The FCT Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated this while inaugurating the […]

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