4 h. ago Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, September 18, issued a robust response to activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore’s recent tweet labelling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal”. Sowore, on August 25, accused President Tinubu of dishonesty during his official […] The post Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election

In a move to dispel rumours of a rift, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed details of a late-night meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to discuss the state’s recently concluded local government elections. Appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the governor was […]

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5 h. ago Call off strike, Senate urges FCT resident doctors , Vows to meet Wike

The Senate, through its Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, on Thursday appealed to the National Association of read more Call off strike, Senate urges FCT resident doctors , Vows to meet Wike

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5 h. ago Tower Fire: Lagos Govt Denies Rescue Lapses, Says Victims Died From Smoke Inhalation

Panic gripped Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday when smoke from a basement fire scare forced evacuation at a six-storey building. The post Tower Fire: Lagos Govt Denies Rescue Lapses, Says Victims Died From Smoke Inhalation appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago ‘I’ve Forgiven Fubara, We Even Spoke On Phone’, Wike Declares Rivers Crisis Over

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has forgiven Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and revealed that they recently spoke on the telephone, signalling reconciliation after months of political turmoil in the State. “I can’t speak with a man I’ve not forgiven,” Wike said on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ […]

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6 h. ago ‘There Is No Law That Mandates Fubara To Resume Today,’ Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s absence from the Government House on Thursday, after expiration of the State of Emergency imposed on the State, saying governance was not confined to physical presence in office. “See, there is no law that says […]

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6 h. ago Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation

Tribune Online Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation The Ogun State Government has cleared the air over a news report that it stopped the rehabilitation of a road project in Sagamu facilitated by Senator Gbenga Daniel. Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that he has no issues with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the end of the emergency rule in the state. Daily Sun reported that scores of residents trooped out on Thursday to witness Fubara’s return after his six-month suspension. However, as of the […] The post Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike

According to the FCT governor, all stakeholders in the state are now committed to moving the state forward. The post I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Senate Urges FCT Resident Doctors To End Strike, Promises Talks With Wike

The senators assured the doctors that their concerns were receiving attention and promised to escalate the matter directly to the FCT Minister. The post Senate Urges FCT Resident Doctors To End Strike, Promises Talks With Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore

Tribune Online You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed disappointment over comments made by activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore,... You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore Tribune Online

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9 h. ago ‘I Will Sign Your Condolences’, Again, Wike Fires Back At Those Wishing Him Dead

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a fierce response to individuals spreading rumours of his ill-health, declaring that those wishing him dead will die before him. The minister, who spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to […]

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11 h. ago Drone Technology To Revolutionize Traffic Monitoring In Lagos – LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday officially launched the use of drone technology to monitor traffic across the state. The initiative also aims to improve accident response and enhance road safety measures in Lagos. Speaking at the unveiling, LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the initiative represents a major leap in traffic […] The post Drone Technology To Revolutionize Traffic Monitoring In Lagos – LASTMA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Plateau: Troops uncover illegal arms manufacturing factory, recover weapons

Tribune Online Plateau: Troops uncover illegal arms manufacturing factory, recover weapons The troops of 3 Division/JTF Operation Enduring Peace has uncovered illegal arm manufacturing factory, arrested weapon fabricator and Plateau: Troops uncover illegal arms manufacturing factory, recover weapons Tribune Online

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12 h. ago NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano

Tribune Online NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano The drugs were intercepted on Kano-Hadejia Road, leading to the arrest of three individuals. NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ending the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the action as a decisive move that restored democracy and prevented a looming crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications […] The post Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FCT Police alert residents to security drill in Abuja on Thursday, September 18

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that a crisis response simulation exercise will be conducted in Abuja read more FCT Police alert residents to security drill in Abuja on Thursday, September 18

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15 h. ago Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service had said the fire started from the inverter room located in the building's basement. The post Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Troops Escort Farmers, Neutralise Armed Robber In Benue Operations

  Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified security patrols across Benue State, escorting farmers to their fields and responding to armed attacks, with one criminal neutralised and arms recovered during a robbery incident in Ukum Local Government Area of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Media Information Officer of HQ JTF […]

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18 h. ago Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau

A bandit has been killed by troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace during an ambush in Odare Forest, Dutsen Zaki, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, spokesman for the task force, stated on Wednesday that the intelligence-driven operation occurred on September 16. Zhakom stated that the […] The post Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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