The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has blamed chairmen of the six area councils for the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the territory. Wike, who addressed journalists in Abuja on Tuesday shortly before a close door emergency meeting with security agencies and the chairmen, said the...
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Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is taking steps to address security challenges affecting some sections of the territory. Wike gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, before a close door emergency meeting with security agencies...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to clampdown on criminals vandalising street lights in the federal capital, Abuja. Secretary, Command and Control Centre, Department of Security, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr Peter Olumuji, disclosed this in an interview...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT Administration will work round the clock to deliver the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System project on May 29. Wike stated this after an inspection tour of the project in Abuja on Thursday,...
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing infrastructure, inclusive growth, and sustainable environment, conducive for economic empowerment and social well-being of FCT residents in 2024. Wike said in a New Year message in Abuja on Monday, that the resolve is embedded in the Renewed...
The Ministerial Task Force on City Sanitation and Management, Federal capital Territory (FCT), has said stiffer penalties await defaulters of the Abuja Master Plan in 2024. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, the Director, Development Control, FCT Administration, gave the warning while interacting with journalists after the committee’s end-of-year celebration in...
The Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, says his principal, Governor Siminalayi Fubara didn’t sign a “peace agreement” with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, under duress at the Presidential Villa on Monday. Johnson spoke on Wednesday during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme. “I...
Amid the political crisis rocking Rivers State, ex-governor Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians not to pull the ladder they used in getting to exalted positions. “Don’t pull the ladder that you use in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there,” Wike said...
As the political climate in Rivers State gets turbo-charged, the Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 Governorship Candidate, Beatrice Itubo, has urged ex-governor Nyesom Wike to make peace with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. “I’m using this medium to call on the FCT minister to come back to his godson...
The number of resignations in the Rivers State Executive Council has risen to nine after two more commissioners handed in their resignations following the departure of seven of their colleagues from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet. The latest to resign are the Commissioner for Special Projects, Emeka...
The Minister of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked the National Assembly to approve the N17 billion appropriated for the FCT Administration in the N27.5 trillion 2024 proposed National Budget. Wike made the appeal when he appeared before the Joint Session of the Senate...
The political tsunami sweeping Rivers State appears unabating as three more commissioners on Thursday resigned from Governor Sim Fubara’s cabinet. The latest to pull out of the cabinet are the Commissioner for Works George-Kelly Alabo – who served in the same capacity under Nyesom Wike’s government –...
The All Progressive Congress(APC)in Rivers, on Monday urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to join the party in the state. Its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha, made the remark while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt in reaction to the defection of the 27...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a protest calling for his resignation, insisting that it was sponsored even though he agreed demonstrations are welcomed in a democratic setting. Wike, a former Rivers State governor, assumed office as the FCT minister months...
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has inaugurated Phase II of the rehabilitation and resurfacing of roads in FCT, towards making Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike explained during the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, that the Phase II would cover 49 roads in...
A group, Niger Delta Peace and Development Advocates(NDPDA), has faulted calls for the removal of Mr Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Kelvin Ebi-Thomas, the President, NDPDA, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Yenagoa on Thursday. Ebi-Thomas...
The Coalition of River Leaders of Thoughts has expressed confidence on the ability and capacity of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to deliver on the mandate of the nation’s capital. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Chief Sunnie Chukumele...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended women and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for dedicating their lives to protecting the territorial integrity of the country. He also commended them for combating crime and terrorism within the borders of the country. Wike...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday sought approval of the National Assembly to spend N61.6 billion 2023 supplementary budget. Wile made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT at the National Assembly complex...
The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), to provide infrastructure in the area earmarked for the construction of residential buildings for judges in Katampe District, Abuja. The minister also directed FCDA to provide infrastructure, particularly roads in the area designated for...