The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said, that the FCT Administration (FCTA) is open for partnership with the Republic of Ireland. The partnership, he said, would be in the areas of agriculture, vocational education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Wike...
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Leaders of various ethnic nationalities in Niger Delta have paid a solidarity visit to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to convey the region’s appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and congratulate Wike on his appointment. A statement issued by Dr Kingsley Kuku on Saturday,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the survival of democracy in the country is hinged on the very vital role played by the judiciary. Barrister Wike made the assertion when a delegation of Federal High...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to ensure timely completion of ongoing renovation of the National Mosque and the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Wike gave the assurance after he inspected the ongoing renovation of the two national monuments in Abuja on Thursday....
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will provide the needed infrastructure before allocating land to anyone for development. Wike stated this when the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, visited him in Abuja on Thursday....
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned against any attempt to tamper with the political structure in Rivers. Wike gave the warning after a closed-door meeting with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman, Gov. Bala...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that building a viral economy for the country transcended political party affiliations. Wiki stated this when leaders of ethnic groups from the Niger Delta region paid him a solidarity visit in Abuja. The minister...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of the scavengers’ colony along the road corridor cutting across Mabushi, Jahi and Kado Districts.wike Wike gave the order in Abuja on Tuesday, when he visited the area, officially known as ‘Road N12’...
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory Wing has suspended its ongoing strike for six weeks following intervention of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. The Chairmen of the union, Mr Stephen Knabayi, confirmed the suspension in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted plans by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesome Wike, to partner with Israeli security experts on security challenges. MURIC Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, made his position known in a statement...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has sought the support of the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, to establish a Directorate of Women Affairs in the FCT Administration. Wike made the appeal on Wednesday, when he visited the First Lady in company of...
The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned former owners of 165 revoked lands in the FCT to stay clear of the properties or be prosecuted. The Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, gave the warning in Abuja on Sunday, when his team foiled an attempt...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike has called for collective efforts in rebuilding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, who made the call in his independence message in Abuja on Sunday, stressed that building a strong and resilient society...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has said the FCT Administration will take a firm decision on commercial motorcycle operators when buses are provided as alternatives. Wike, who stated this while fielding questions from journalists after inspecting some road projects in Abuja on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 3,000 personnel to provide adequate security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the country celebrates her 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by FCT NSCDC Public...
Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, on Friday in Abuja reassured residents of the territory of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to make Nigeria work for all. Wike gave the assurance while inaugurating Mr Ibrahim Aminu as the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat of the FCT Administration. He...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has relieved the heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration of their appointments with immediate effect. The Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Mr Anthony...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has reassured residents of the FCT of his commitment to improve the city’s infrastructure including roads and healthcare facilities. Wike, who stated this in his Eid-El-Maulud message in Abuja on Tuesday, also called upon the residents to equally...
The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, says a six-man committee has been set up to resolve the lingering dispute between local government employees and the six Area Councils in Abuja. Wike stated this while addressing newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local...