1 hour ago Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticised Interim Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, accusing him and his allies of greed and selfishness that contributed to the misfortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Wike To ADC Coalition: Failed Politicians Can’t Save Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on opposition politicians who recently took control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing them as a “gang of failed and expired politicians” with no credible solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. At his monthly press briefing on Thursday, Wike criticised key coalition […]

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21 h. ago Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has commended stakeholders of the party for joining adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress. Mr. Dele, founder of Oviation Magazine said that some of the top members of the party decided to join ADC and leave the party for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […] The post Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Wike labels ADC takeover as gathering of “failed and expired politicians”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on the coalition that recently assumed control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding its leaders as a collection of “failed and expired politicians” with nothing new to offer Nigerians. Wike, speaking in Abuja during his […] The post Wike labels ADC takeover as gathering of “failed and expired politicians” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Stop Using Nigerians For Selfish Politics, Wike Warns Opposition Coalition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform to […]

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33 h. ago Politically Expired People Can’t See Tinubu’s Good Works — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated individuals he described as ‘political detractors’ for jumping from one political party to another since 1999. Wike, while speaking on Wednesday over constructions in the FCT, claimed that wherever his political  are watching from, they would see President Bola Tinubu commissioning his projects everyday. The […] The post Politically Expired People Can’t See Tinubu’s Good Works — Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago 2027 Opposition Coalitions Useless Without Electoral Reform – Dele Farotimi

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has warned that any coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections will be pointless unless Nigerians demand sweeping electoral reforms. Speaking on Wednesday with news men, Farotimi criticised Nigeria’s electoral system, calling it fundamentally compromised and unable to reflect the will of the people. “Every coalition […] The post 2027 Opposition Coalitions Useless Without Electoral Reform – Dele Farotimi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has again denied allegations that land has been allocated to the children of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike reaffirming that the claims are unfounded, politically motivated and pure blackmail. In a statement […] The post It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers: Battle may not be over, Fubara not Sowore – Shehu Sani

By Seyi Babalola Senator Shehu Sani, a former legislator, welcomed the reconciliation attempts between suspended Rivers State Governor Similayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, as excellent news. Sani hinted that the battle might not be over. He did, however, argue that peace should be allowed to return to the state. The announcement […] The post Rivers: Battle may not be over, Fubara not Sowore – Shehu Sani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’

Tribune Online JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’ We have all agreed to work together. Everything is over. We are members of the same political family. JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’ Tribune Online

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1 week ago FCTA willing to give farmlands to real, not political farmers — Wike

Tribune Online FCTA willing to give farmlands to real, not political farmers — Wike "But real farmers, not political farmers, who will keep the land as speculators. And then, when they know that much development has come, they start going to sell the land. FCTA willing to give farmlands to real, not political farmers — Wike Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PDP will soon become carcass – Fayose warns, rules out joining APC

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has sounded a grave warning that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, is on the brink of becoming a political “carcass” unless urgent and decisive measures are taken to rescue it from decline. Despite the party’s challenges, Fayose reaffirmed his steadfast loyalty […] The post PDP will soon become carcass – Fayose warns, rules out joining APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I Pity Tinubu, 22 Governors Endorsed Jonathan, Yet Woefully Lost 2015 Election: Ndume

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has warned President Bola Tinubu over massive defection from opposition parties. Speaking during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, Ndume distanced himself from the endorsement of Tinubu for a second term in office. According to him, former president Goodluck Jonathan secured the support of 22 governors of […] The post I Pity Tinubu, 22 Governors Endorsed Jonathan, Yet Woefully Lost 2015 Election: Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Study how Wike became minister under Tinubu — Ooni of Ife tells universities

Tribune Online Study how Wike became minister under Tinubu — Ooni of Ife tells universities The monarch went on to praise Wike’s political resilience and influence, noting that despite opposition and criticism, he continues to command significant relevance in the political space. Study how Wike became minister under Tinubu — Ooni of Ife tells universities Tribune Online

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