A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has announced the unsealing of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, describing the development as a significant step toward restoring stability within the opposition party. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that political associates must stand firmly by the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, announcing a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition to sustain his legacy. Speaking at a Night of Tribute...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports alleging that the party held a meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as misleading and unauthorized. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the faction said it had...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday led tributes to the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry, describing him as a principled and courageous leader whose life was defined by service, conviction and commitment to the public good. At a Night of Tribute held at the...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has ordered for the immediate arrest and seizure of the plot of land where a multi-story hotel building collapsed last Friday, in the Jikwoyi area of the nation’s capital, Abuja. In a stern warning to developers, the Minister, who...
A heavy rainfall accompanied by a strong windstorm on Monday destroyed the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, a facility recently commissioned by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The storm, which struck a few hours earlier, also caused minor damage to the Nyanya pedestrian bridge...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, offered land and cash gifts to senior officials of the electoral body. In a statement issued on April 7, 2026, PDP National Publicity...
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified one of the comments made by the Minister during yesterday’s Media Chat, on Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, saying he only spoke figuratively. Olayinka, in a...
Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as reckless and violent remarks made by Nyesom Wike, following his controversial comment about shooting a journalist during a live television discussion. The human rights organisation warned that such language from a senior government official could encourage violence against journalists and...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong displeasure over comments made by Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, during a recent political programme, saying he was so frustrated that he wished he could “shoot him through the TV screen.” Wike made the remark on Friday...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a fresh plot by agents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the party through a sponsored protest in Abuja, following what it described as growing momentum within its ranks. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the Supreme Court will ultimately determine the ongoing leadership tussle within the party, amid escalating tensions and legal battles over control of its structures. In a press statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the PDP...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its planned national convention will proceed as scheduled, despite reports of legal attempts to halt the exercise. Members of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee on Saturday said they had not received any court order stopping the convention slated for Sunday, March 29,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would shock Nigerians in the 2027 general elections by demonstrating its strength. Wike also stated that the party’s National Convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30, will go ahead as planned, adding that...
In a landmark move to strengthen the relationship between the government and indigenous authorities, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has presented land allocation documents to members of the FCT Council of Chiefs. Speaking during a meeting with the traditional rulers in Abuja on Friday,...
Four men have been arrested by the police for allegedly using the name of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to defraud a military officer of a sum of N150 million. One Yashim Kajang, of number 3, Martin Elegoma Street, Nigeria Army Post Housing E, Phase1 Kurudu,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described President Bola Tinubu’s support and commitment to timely project delivery as responsible for the massive infrastructural development being recorded in the territory. Wike said this on Wednesday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT, noting that...
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 107TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) Held in Abuja, Monday, 23rd March 2026 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its 107th Meeting in Abuja, where it deliberated extensively on key issues affecting...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain confident as the 2027 general elections approach, insisting that the absence of PDP governors in some states should not discourage aspirants. Speaking at the party’s 107th National Executive...
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ensure the completion of road projects, especially in the satellite towns so as to ensure better living conditions for the people, urging the residents to continue to support the President...