Tambuwal’s Comments On Me, Tinubu, Won’t Go Unanswered – Wike Wike’s aide says the Minister will respond to Tambuwal’s comments soon. Tension grows between the two political figures over loyalty and integrity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to respond to comments made by former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu … Read more
Wike Confirms Death of FCT Head of Service Grace Adayilo Adayilo passed away in the early hours of Monday He described her as a dedicated and hardworking woman The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the FCT Civil Service. Eko Hot … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that the political crisis between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, strengthened his resolve and reshaped his perspective on leadership. Speaking at the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili in Port Harcourt on Friday, Fubara explained that he no longer viewed the challenges as … Read more
Governor Odili Accuses Wike Wike’s Aide Rebuffs Accusations He hints on Wike’s Response The war of words between prominent Rivers State politicians intensified as Dr. Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State, accused Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike of attempting to capture Rivers as his “private estate.” Speaking at a Christmas ballad … Read more
Sara-Igbe Alleges Wike’s Control of Rivers Funds for Presidential Bid Rivers Crisis: Wike Accused of Resource Manipulation by Sara-Igbe Wike’s Presidential Ambitions Linked to Rivers State Money – Sara-Igbe Former Publicity Secretary of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Anabs Sara-Igbe, has attributed the political crisis in Rivers State to Nyesom Wike’s alleged desire to control … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka, has explained the rationale behind the revocation of a multi-million naira land allocated to Paulosa Nigeria Ltd nearly 40 years ago. He also dismissed allegations of land grabbing against the … Read more
Reactions from various quarters in Nigeria have trailed the decision by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to construct 40 housing units in Katampe District, Abuja, for judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 40 housing units are intended for judicial officers of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Rivers State Government to probe arson, killings, and the destruction of property in several local government headquarters. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, was inaugurated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances of securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket for the 2027 election, asserting that it “will simply not happen.” In a live media interview on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike argued that Atiku had repeatedly presented his … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the 36 state governors from bypassing the National Judicial Council (NJC) by providing cars and housing for judges. SERAP argues that such actions violate the principles of separation of powers … Read more
President Bola Tinubu wielded his political sledgehammer on Wednesday, shaking up his cabinet with forceful precision. Five ministers were sacked, 10 were redeployed and seven new nominees were brought in to fill key positions. However, several high-profile ministers, including Nyesom Wike, Adegboyega Oyetola, David Umahi, and Atiku Bagudu, narrowly escaped the axe. The president’s reshuffle … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has claimed that Peter Obi’s supporters are now targeting him because he refused to ally with them ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike stated that Obi and his team lobbied him extensively before the polls, but he declined their offers, believing that Obi would not succeed in the … Read more
Rivers State has been overwhelmed by political crisis since the coming on board of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on May 29, 2023. Rivers remains one of the most strategic states in the country. It is the cosmopolitan home base of the nation’s oil and gas industry and is also home to the nation’s second most important … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing to secure victory in the presidential election in Rivers State last year. Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In response to a … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the rule of law in order to restore peace in the state. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike emphasized that peace is only possible when court judgments are followed. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly stated that he has no apologies for opposing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 presidential election. Wike explained that his decision to work against his party’s presidential candidate was driven by the PDP’s abandonment of fairness, equity, and justice. The former Rivers … Read more
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Sunday as the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the recent local government elections. They claimed no legitimate election took place on Saturday. Following the controversial poll, Governor Siminalayi Fubara proceeded to swear … Read more
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a peaceful protest on Saturday morning in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt, expressing opposition to the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. The protest, which took place near the Polio Club, saw about 100 participants, mostly youths, denouncing … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he believes in Tinubu’s leadership and his respect for the president, whom he views as a father figure. Wike made these statements during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG. The … Read more