56 h. ago Wike Criticises NBA Over ‘Double Standards’, Advocates Judicial Integrity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for its practice of publicly denouncing Supreme Court judgements without adequate review, highlighting a perceived double standards in how financial contributions are accepted. Wike made this known in a recent meeting with members of the Body of Benchers […]

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61 h. ago Wike vows aggressive tax collection to fund critical FCT projects

Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has pledged to aggressively pursue revenue collection through taxes and ground rent payments. read more Wike vows aggressive tax collection to fund critical FCT projects

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3 d. ago Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has advocated for increased revenue generation through taxes and ground rent payments in the FCT to fund impactful projects, stating the intent to aggressively pursue revenue collection within legal boundaries. He made this disclosure in Abuja on Friday during a rigorous tour […] The post Wike reveals plans to aggressively pursue revenue collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of critical infrastructure projects, reaffirming timelines for completion ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in May. The sites visited according to a statement issued by Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, included the International Conference Centre […] The post Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike

Tribune Online FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to re-award the contract for the maintenance of the International Conference Centre to a local firm. Wike, who stated this on Thursday during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the facility, said the dilapidated condition his administration met at the Centre was a […] FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Wike’ll block Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambition, says minister’s aide

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal will frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made the declaration while reacting to Atiku’s recent comment that he had no regrets about not picking Wike as his running mate in the 2023 Read More

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8 d. ago Wike Focused On Infrastructure Delivery Despite Criticisms – Princess Ngozi

National president of the Progressive Organisation for Peace and Transformational Compliance (PROPATRAC), Princess Carol Ngozi, has commended the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, for remaining focused on delivering modern infrastructure to residents despite tough choices that have come with criticisms. She described Wike as the best FCT minister in the history of Abuja who has […]

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2 w. ago Demolition: Wike slams acting FCDA secretary for allegedly defrauding Gishiri victims

Tribune Online Demolition: Wike slams acting FCDA secretary for allegedly defrauding Gishiri victims The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday criticised the acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Yunana Dauda, for an alleged attempt to defraud victims of the demolition at Gishiri village. Demolition: Wike slams acting FCDA secretary for allegedly defrauding Gishiri victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “I’ve Defeated Them Before, I’ll Continue To Defeat Them” – Wike Vows Amid Ongoing Dispute With Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue fighting people he described as political enemies. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service in Abalama town, Asari-Toru Local Government Area ,of Rivers State on Saturday, Wike commended people of Ijaw, urging them to disassociate themselves from bad individuals, capable enough set the state on […] The post “I’ve Defeated Them Before, I’ll Continue To Defeat Them” – Wike Vows Amid Ongoing Dispute With Fubara 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 Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt governance through the instigation of Read More

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