Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country, describing the late Senator as “a dependable ally who...
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Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy, pending further consultations with relevant stakeholders. The directive was issued by the Mandate Secretary of the Transportation Secretariat, Dr. Chinedum Elechi, in a letter addressed to the Managing Director...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the outcome of the just-concluded Area Council elections in Abuja, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded significant victories. In a special broadcast on national television and radio stations on Sunday evening, the Minister said the peaceful conduct...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a viral video showing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress at a polling unit, where he allegedly told them that after voting, they should “leave the rest” for him. The PDP National Chairman,...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the movement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, around various polling units in Abuja under the guise of “monitoring.” National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said Wike’s “monitoring” exercise, after unilaterally imposing a curfew on potential...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he unilaterally imposed a movement restriction ahead of the recent area council elections, insisting that the decision was taken with the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists after monitoring the polls in parts of...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed serious concern over government’s declaration of premature curfew in Abuja ahead of the upcoming elections on Saturday. The party in a statement on Saturday, asserted that government’s decision to impose restrictions on movement a day before the election is a blatant move to...
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Ireti Kingibe, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to reconsider and suspend the movement restriction imposed ahead of the FCT Local Government elections. On Thursday, Wike declared Friday a work-free day and announced a restriction...
Ahead of the FCT Area Council elections, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially declared Friday, February 20, 2026, as a Work Free Day for all residents of the FCT. In a formal broadcast addressed to the residents of the FCT, the Hon. Minister said...
Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following legal hurdles and rising political tensions in the state. The decision according to Channels TV report, was reached during Thursday’s sitting after the impeachment process became entangled in legal and...
Former Coordinating Director, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Prof. Aminu Gusau, has commended Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for his bold governance, infrastructural renewal and decisive leadership. Gusau stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series, organised...
African Democratic Congress (ADC), has strongly condemned remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing his declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates as reckless and inflammatory. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the party warned that such rhetoric...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once the the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the operations and management of the terminals is approved by the Federal Executive...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the ongoing dualisation of the Airport road to Kuje and Gwagwalada roads has reached an advanced stage, which will be ready for commissioning in June, this year, as part of activities to mark the President third...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected some ongoing projects in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. He explained that...
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation. Wike made the remarks at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Monday night. While...
Organised labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have reached an agreement that has led to the immediate resumption of duties by workers affected by the recent industrial action in Abuja. The resolution was communicated through a circular issued on Tuesday to all...
National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and three other parties from embarking on any form of strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by...
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Thursday resumed the indefinite strike earlier declared on January 19 over unresolved welfare demands. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that activities remained largely paralysed across FCTA Secretariats, Departments...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. A statement on Wednesday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, described Sani Daura as a seasoned civil servant with...