Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why the red chamber cannot outrightly stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, from demolishing structures in the nation’s capital. Akpabio, who explained that all demolitions could not be stopped because some were ordered by the courts, mandated the minister to continue with demolition of … Read more
There was a mild drama on the floor of the Senate on Thursday when Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, stormed out in anger after being prevented from presenting a motion on demolitions in Abuja. The incident happened during a plenary session, which was said to be proceeding smoothly until Senate President … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue with the demolition exercise in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike, who defended the demolition of properties in the nation’s seat of power, said he won’t be swayed by blackmail, adding that the structures being demolished by the Federal Capital Development … Read more