67 m. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the construction of a new annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The development is aimed at enhancing the commission’s capacity ahead of future elections. Speaking during a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, June […] The post FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago “Opposition Coalition Will End Tinubu’s Failed Government” – Paul Ibe

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its allies, including Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, are rattled by the growing strength of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to news men Sunday, Ibe described the panic within the ruling party […] The post “Opposition Coalition Will End Tinubu’s Failed Government” – Paul Ibe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps Summon Edun, Cardoso Over 2021 Audit Reports, Alleged FRA Infractions

The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on Monday over alleged internal control weaknesses in the 2021 Auditor General’s reports and non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. The House joint committee […]

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3 d. ago President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Acting chairman of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah has hailed President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing them as defenders of democracy. George Turnah said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, the […] The post President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Wike says ground rent revenue drives Abuja’s infrastructure growth, defends renaming of ICC after Tinubu

Says I have land to ‘bury’ critics, From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the commissioning of the Apo to Wassa axis of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) II, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike spotlighted the critical role of ground rent revenue in funding Abuja’s rapid development, while also robustly defending the decision […] The post Wike says ground rent revenue drives Abuja’s infrastructure growth, defends renaming of ICC after Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bayelsa PDP commends Tinubu, Supreme Court, Wike for sustenance of democracy

Pro-Wike Rivers lawmakers, Anyanwu, Orbih, too From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as defenders of democracy. The acting chairman of the party, George Turnah, said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, […] The post Bayelsa PDP commends Tinubu, Supreme Court, Wike for sustenance of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide

Tribune Online Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has said the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu is seeing the spirit of his principal and is in need of urgent deliverance and rehabilitation before things get out of hand. Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide Tribune Online

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5 d. ago I’ll Keep Giving Tinubu’s Enemies High Blood Pressure – FCT Minister Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not stop unveiling impactful projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to frustrate the President’s critics. Wike made this vow on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 from Ring Road 1 to Arterial Road N20 in Abuja’s Katampe […] The post I’ll Keep Giving Tinubu’s Enemies High Blood Pressure – FCT Minister Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago PDP Crisis: Bayelsa Chapter Aligns With Wike, G5 Over Southern Ticket Push

Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the G5 group for their decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South and for reaffirming Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. In a statement issued in Yenagoa on Tuesday, Acting Chairman George Turnah […] The post PDP Crisis: Bayelsa Chapter Aligns With Wike, G5 Over Southern Ticket Push appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Ignore Busybodies, Focus On Transformation Of Abuja” – Tinubu To Wike

President Bola Tinubu has advised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to ignore distractions and remain focused on delivering quality leadership in Abuja. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of the rehabilitated International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. The president commended Wike’s commitment to transforming the nation’s capital […] The post “Ignore Busybodies, Focus On Transformation Of Abuja” – Tinubu To Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Wike renames international conference center after Bola Tinubu

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced the renaming of the Abuja International Conference Centre read more Wike renames international conference center after Bola Tinubu

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7 d. ago Tinubu to Wike: Ignore busybodies, continue with your good work

Minister renames ICC Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stay committed to his impactful work and disregard detractors he described as “busybodies.” The President made these remarks on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during the official […] The post Tinubu to Wike: Ignore busybodies, continue with your good work appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ground rent: Caution Wike against sealing 34 embassies – SERAP tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has advised President Bola Tinubu to call Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike to order over a purported plan to seal 34 diplomatic missions for failing to pay ground rent in Abuja. The FCT administration under Wike had published the details of 9,000 debtors in national […] The post Ground rent: Caution Wike against sealing 34 embassies – SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advocated zoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket to the southern region in the 2027 election. Wike stated this when he read a communiqué after a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party under the aegis of the “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP” […] The post 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Prudent budgeting, effective management drive early completion of ICC –Wike

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that early completion of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in the FCT is a testament to disciplined budgeting and robust project management. He made the revelation during yesterday’s inspection of the facility ahead of its commissioning. He attributed the timely […] The post Prudent budgeting, effective management drive early completion of ICC –Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PDP crisis: Wike addresses stakeholders calls for unity, says respect for constitution key to party’s survival

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on all members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to strictly adhere to the party constitution as the only way to preserve unity and democratic integrity within the party. Speaking at a crucial stakeholder meeting convened on short notice in […] The post PDP crisis: Wike addresses stakeholders calls for unity, says respect for constitution key to party’s survival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Wike Inspects Abuja Conference Centre Ahead Of Tuesday Commissioning

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike has conducted the final inspection of the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), ahead of its commissioning by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. Wike also announced that the original builders of the facility, Julius Berger, will retain maintenance responsibilities under a strict user-pay system, in a […]

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8 d. ago Kpaduma Community Appeals To Wike For Integration, Not Resettlement

Residents of the Kpaduma community in the Asokoro Extension of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to integrate them into their ancestral land rather than relocating them due to ongoing road construction projects. Leaders of the community in a press briefing expressed appreciation for the minister’s development efforts, […]

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1 week ago “I Never Begged Wike For Money” – Reuben Abati Fires Back At Lere Olayinka

Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has dismissed allegations by Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, claiming he and his wife begged Wike for money. Olayinka had alleged on The Morning Show that Abati was removed from the Friday program due to bias and accused him of secretly supporting former […] The post “I Never Begged Wike For Money” – Reuben Abati Fires Back At Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘I Never Begged Wike For Money’, TV Anchor Reuben Abati Refutes FCT Miniter’s Aide’s Claims

Veteran journalist and Arise News Morning Show anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, has issued a strong rebuttal to comments made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against him on a live TV show. Recall that Olayinka, in what […]

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