A potential showdown is looming between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. This conflict stems from ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, where Wike and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, both … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged anti-party activities. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike has been … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned state governors to steer clear of the affairs of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State. Wike gave this warning at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday during the party’s state congress, vowing to cause political crisis in the state of any … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has accused some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of playing two sides against President Bola Tinubu. Wike said these governors “love the president at night but say a different thing” during the day. The former governor of Rivers State spoke at the PDP’s … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Abuja Industrial Park will create 40,000 jobs and improve Nigeria’s economy when fully operational. Wike made this statement when he visited the site, located at Idu Industrial Zone, Abuja, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite the party’s internal crisis. He made the vow while speaking at a media parley on Wednesday, marking his first anniversary as a minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum has vowed not to allow critics of his leadership style to intimidate him into abdicating his responsibilities. He made the vow in response to Chief Edwin Clerk, and a former Party Spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, who both criticized his handling of the party’s affairs … Read more
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared the Park and Pay scheme in Abuja illegal. Wike made this announcement during a live media parley with select journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, marking his one year in office. The minister revealed that a senior advocate alerted him to a scheme siphoning government funds under … Read more
A group under the umbrella of the Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy, VATLAD, has demanded thorough investigations into recent explosions in Rivers. The National President, Mr Igbini Emmanuel, made this call at a news conference in Port Harcourt, saying that the police should unmask those behind the explosions. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, … Read more
The Chairperson, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Ireti Kingibe, LP, FCT, has debunked the allegation that she sponsored protest in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said that security agencies in the territory have identified a senator as one of those sponsoring … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that security agencies in the territory have identified a senator as one of those sponsoring the anti-government protest. Wike disclosed this shortly after an emergency FCT Security Council meeting in Abuja on Thursday night, August 1. According to him, it was discovered that … Read more
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated no formal request has been made for the use of Eagle Square for the #EndBadGovernance protest, emphasizing the need to follow official channels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that his office has not received any formal request for the use … Read more
APC confirms that Minister Nyesom Wike does not influence the Rivers State chapter and remains a staunch PDP member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, disclosed that the ex-governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not influence the decisions taken by the Rivers … Read more
PDP Governors support Rivers State Governor Fubara in his conflict with predecessor Wike, emphasizing the need for wider stakeholder consultation to ensure peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a firm stand on the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister … Read more
Two Factions of Rivers Assembly Hold Parallel Sittings The two factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly today held parallel sittings. At its sitting, the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House loyal to the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara screened a new commissioner-nominee, Emmanuel Frank-Fubara. This followed an invitation for him to appear before it for screening and … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt dismissed two appeals by Local Government Chairmen loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, challenging the extension of their tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt on Monday,dismissed two appeals filed by Local Government Chairmen loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike. The appeals, CA/PH/137M/2024 … Read more
Minister Nyesom Wike extends condolences to former Senate President Bukola Saraki on the passing of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki, who died at 89. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, extended his condolences to former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the passing of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki. Florence Morenike … Read more
The G-60 lawmakers clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment did not reinstate the 27 sacked Rivers State lawmakers but ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as G-60, have clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Rivers State House of Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed bills advocating for the creation of Adada and Etiti states in the South-East. Senator Okey Ezea of the Labour Party, representing Enugu North, sponsored the bill for Adada State. He described the move as bold and justified, noting that the agitation … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the relocation of traders and mechanics from Apo Mechanic Village to Wassa, resolving a 15-year conflict. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sanctioned the relocation of traders and mechanics from Apo Mechanic Village in Abuja … Read more