3 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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 Coalition urges Wike, Fubara to sign peace pact within 90 days

The Coalition for Democracy and Development has called on the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the suspended Governor, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to put aside their differences and sign a new peace pact within the next 90 days. The CDD condemned both Wike and Fubara urging them to prioritise the welfare of the people in Read More

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1 week ago Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers The suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, blamed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for orchestrating the President’s decision, alleging that Wike frustrated all efforts to peacefully resolve the crisis. Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Impeachment move: Tension in Rivers as Assembly serves Fubara misconduct notice

Tension and apprehension gripped Rivers State on Monday following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu by the state House of Assembly. The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly loyal to the former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, served Fubara and Prof Odu with a Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of stalling budget process, denies receiving gov’s letter

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment, particularly the directive requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers. The Martin Amaewhule-led House, which is loyal to the former governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers house of commotion: Wike mocks Fubara as groups threaten pipeline attacks

AS the political crisis in Rivers State continues to fester, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over recent developments in the state. Wike, who boasted of his victory in the political battle between him and the governor, said, “You are down by two-zero,” referring to Fubara. Read More

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2 w. ago Wike to Fubara: You’re surrounded by those who want your seat

Tribune Online Wike to Fubara: You’re surrounded by those who want your seat Look at Danagogo, who wanted to be governor. He was so pained that he was not given the ticket; he was the one following the governor, and he (Fubara) did not know. He will lead you (Fubara) to hellfire... Wike to Fubara: You’re surrounded by those who want your seat Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Those Supporting Fubara Are Natural Ingrates, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has described all those supporting incumbent Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in the ongoing political crisis in the state as ‘natural ingrates’. Wike disclosed this on Saturday while speaking at a Thanksgiving Service and civic reception held in his honour by NEW Associates at […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom WIke, has issued warning to his successor, Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor, to be careful with people surrounding him. Speaking at a grand reception in his honour by the Kalabari people of the state on Saturday, Wike revealed that many political associates of Governor Fubara had once lobbied […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: You are already down, more to come – Wike to Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown a jab at Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the latter is down and there is more to come for him. Fubara has been embroiled in a political beef with his predecessor, and Wike pulled no punches when he criticised him for “surrounding himself […] The post Rivers crisis: You are already down, more to come – Wike to Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fubara surrounded himself with people who lobbied me to be governor — Wike

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom WIke, has said that the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, surrounded himself with those who wanted to be governor of the state. Wike made the revelation while speaking at a grand reception in his honour by the Kalabari people of the state on Saturday. According to him, the Read More

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2 w. ago I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares

Ijaws host FCT minister in style From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he would not stop the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from performing its constitutional functions. Wike also blamed the Secretary to the […] The post I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: I won’t stop assembly from performing duties — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not stop the Rivers State House of Assembly from performing its Constitutional duties. Wike said he foresaw the current political crisis in the state and advised his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take that route, but the latter refused, surrounding himself with people Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara, Wike Should Accommodate One Another – Prof Ikechukwu

A Strategic Management and Human Capital Development expert, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to sheathe their swords. Ikechukwu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today asked the duo to accommodate one another in resolving the crisis plaguing the oil-rich state. “Both parties should […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the recent letter he sent to the state House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Governor Fubara, after a Supreme Court verdict, wrote a letter to meet with Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers in the state. The development is coming […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja During a media chat on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, criticised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for disrespecting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to bring peace to the state. He addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, emphasising the importance of […] The post Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Wike slams Fubara for writing Rivers assembly, says letter ‘useless’

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the state House of Assembly. The letter, which sought a meeting with lawmakers about the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s political situation, was dismissed by Wike as “useless.” Speaking with journalists in Abuja Read More

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