24 h. ago Wike urged to reactivate environmental Courts, Tribunals across FCT

The CRUX Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development Foundation (CERADF) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to

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29 h. ago Wike Fumes Over Unauthorised School Closure Directive, Vows To Sanction Officials Involved

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all officials and directors involved in the unauthorised directive to close schools will face strict sanctions. Wike announced this during an inspection tour of infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, stating that the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami […]

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31 h. ago Wike Suspends FCT Mandate Secretary Over Unauthorised Closure Of Schools

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended the FCT Mandate Secretary of Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, for issuing an unauthorised directive to close schools in the territory. Wike, who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, said that other senior […]

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31 h. ago FCT: Wike issues stern warning to officials over schools closure

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning that officials responsible for the unauthorised closure of

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33 h. ago Wike orders tougher security crackdown, relaunch ‘Operation Sweep’ in Abuja

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has directed security agencies to ramp up surveillance and tighten security read more Wike orders tougher security crackdown, relaunch ‘Operation Sweep’ in Abuja

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41 h. ago Federal capital administration Debunks Reports On Early school Closure, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all Government Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications […]

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58 h. ago PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike’s Loyalists Ask Court To Void Ibadan Convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to nullify the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2501/2025, the faction’s Acting National […]

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2 d. ago ‘Pay Ground Rents Now Or Risk Shutdown’, Wike Warns Abuja Property Owners

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the ongoing enforcement for the payment of ground rents and other statutory fees will conclude this week with no further extensions. Wike issued this final warning on Monday during an inspection tour of key infrastructure projects, including the N5 corridor in Life Camp […]

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3 d. ago Abuja Natives Seek Wike’s Help Over Demolition In Kuchibedna Community

A coalition of indigenous groups and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for immediate intervention over the plight of the residents of Kuchibedna community in Kafe District, whose homes were recently demolished by a developer. The call came amid growing tension over what community leaders describe as […]

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4 d. ago FCT Natives Appeal To Wike On Kuchibedna Community Demolition, Demand Compensation

A coalition of indigenous groups and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling for immediate intervention in the plight of the residents of Kuchibedna community in Kafe District, whose homes were recently demolished by a developer. The call came amid growing tension over what community leaders described […]

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8 d. ago Wike faults contractor over delayed completion of Judges’ quarters

(FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work at the ongoing Judges’ Quarters and Court of Appeal complex in Daki Biyu, Jabi, Abuja, warning that the contractor is unlikely to meet the revised December completion deadline.

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8 d. ago Wike rejects PDP factional leader’s claims, says Nigeria’s democracy stable

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed allegations by Tanimu Turaki, factional National Chairman of the read more Wike rejects PDP factional leader’s claims, says Nigeria’s democracy stable

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9 d. ago PDP Turmoil Deepens As Wike Blocks Bala, Makinde’s Motorcade At Party’s Secretariat

A crisis erupted on Tuesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat, as the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) and that of factional acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, clashed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the factional acting chairman, Mohammed, is backed by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. NAN also […] The post PDP Turmoil Deepens As Wike Blocks Bala, Makinde’s Motorcade At Party’s Secretariat appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike Seeks Stronger Economic Ties With Turkey, Lauds Easier Visa Process

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his administration’s commitment to strengthening economic and bilateral relations with the Republic of Turkey. The minister made the declaration on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at his office in Abuja. Wike while welcoming the envoy, […]

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1 week ago Wike vs Naval officer: Why Nigerian banks no longer trust land as collateral

A viral video showing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, in a heated confrontation with military officers over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja has done more than spark social media banter—it has ripped the veil off a far deeper crisis in Nigeria’s financial system: banks are quietly abandoning land and property as […]

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1 week ago ‘They Went To Ibadan To Start ‘Dirty December’ In November’, Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka Mocks PDP

Apparently reacting to the expulsion his principal, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and several other prominent members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the FCT Minister’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, has taken a swipe at party delegates who took part in the decision. LEADERSHIP reports that the PDP Elective National […]

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1 week ago FCTA Regrets Wike’s Standoff With Navy, Says Gaduwa Property Illegal

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed regret over the viral video showing a tense standoff between FCT minister, Nyesom Wike and armed naval officers, while maintaining that the disputed property in Gaduwa District of Abuja constitutes an illegal development. Senior FCTA officials while addressing journalists after Thursday’s FCT Executive Committee meeting clarified that […]

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1 week ago ‘He’s A Valuable Brother And Friend’, Wike Hails Fayose At 65

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on his 65th birthday, describing him as “a valuable friend and brother, who will never pretend about where he stands on issues.” In his letter of congratulation to the former governor, Wike said Fayose remained a […]

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1 week ago FCTA Apologises To Wike Over Open Spat With Naval Officer, Insists Disputed Land Is Illegal

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has broken its silence on the viral video showing a tense standoff between FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and armed naval officers, expressing deep regret over the incident while firmly maintaining that the disputed property in Gaduwa District of FCT constituted illegal development. Senior FCTA officials, addressing journalists after Thursday’s […]

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2 w. ago Wike denies rift with military, vows relentless crackdown on Abuja land grabbers

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed claims that a land dispute in Abuja led to read more Wike denies rift with military, vows relentless crackdown on Abuja land grabbers

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