Tag: Nyesom Wike

PDP: Wike’s faction takes over National Secretariat in Abuja

Aminu Imam
Wike’s faction PDP Secretariat

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has taken over the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This follows the reopening of the premises by the Nigeria Police Force after months of closure due to internal disputes. The development was confirmed on Saturday by the National Working Committee (NWC) led by AbdulRahman Mohammed. In a statement issued through the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, the leadership warned against any act that could disrupt activities at the secretariat or threaten peace. The crisis within the PDP…

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IBAN blasts Yusuf Mamman over ‘misguided’ attack

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IBAN demands retraction

…Defends stand against threat to journalist Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has strongly rebuked Yusuf Mamman over what it described as an “unfounded and dangerous” attack on the association and its leadership, following its condemnation of a controversial remark by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued  on Wednesday, signed by its Interim Secretary Fidelis Duker, IBAN said Mamman’s criticism of its reaction to Wike’s alleged threat against a Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, was not only misguided but…

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IBAN demands retraction, apology from FCT minister over ‘shoot’ remark

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IBAN demands retraction

…Threaten boycott of press briefings until compliance The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) – the recognised umbrella body representing the interests of all independent broadcast stations across the country – has issued a strong warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding a retraction and public apology over a controversial comment directed at a television journalist. In an issued statement dated April 6, 2026, the association said it may direct its members nationwide to boycott all media engagements involving the minister if he fails…

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Outrage trails Wike’s ‘shoot’ remark as Amnesty, Atiku’s camp demand apology

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Outrage trails Wike’s ‘shoot’ remark

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under intense criticism from rights groups and political actors following a controversial remark in which he said he could ‘shoot’ a television anchor during a live broadcast – comments that have sparked concerns over press freedom and political intolerance. The backlash followed Wike’s reaction to statements made by Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, who had raised concerns about a potential one-party state while discussing the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. During…

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Wike nullifies 485 Area Council land documents in FCT

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APC on Wike2

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has nullified 485 Area Council land documents in Abuja, citing failure to pass official verification processes and confirmation that several applications were fake. According to a public notice issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)’s Departments of Land Administration and the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), the minister approved the cancellation of applications that “failed the necessary official checks for genuineness, and have been confirmed to be fake”. It added that the affected applications would be removed from the regularisation…

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2027: “Wike free to campaign for any party” – APC

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APC on Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insisting he has the constitutional right to support and campaign for candidates from any political party. Speaking during an interview yester, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed concerns over Wike’s backing of APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. According to Morka, Wike — as a Nigerian citizen — enjoys full constitutional freedom to support any candidate of his choosing, regardless of political affiliation. He emphasised that such actions…

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2027: “We don’t need Govs. to mobilise support for Tinubu” – Wike

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FCT Police urge NLC2

…Launches pro-Tinubu radio station in Rivers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State do not require the involvement of state governors to mobilise political support ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike stated this  yesterday, at the inauguration of the Port-Harcourt office of the ‘Renewed Hope Ambassadors’, a political support group. According to him, existing political structures in the state are sufficient to organise independently. He said, “We don’t need a governor to mobilise us. We have senators,…

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“I never stole taxpayers’ money as Gov. or Minister” Wike replies his critics

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Wike replies his critics

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by what he described as enemies of Abuja’s development, accusing him of stealing taxpayers’ money during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State and repeating the same as FCT Minister. Wike described the claims as politically motivated opposition, insisting they are part of a coordinated smear campaign aimed at discrediting the progress being recorded in the nation’s capital. According to him, those spreading the allegations are being sponsored by forces uncomfortable with the reforms and visible developments taking…

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Insiders reveal timing for Wike’s defection to APC

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Abuja Court declines Wike bid3

Former Rivers state governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, may be on the brink of formally quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with insiders indicating that the timing of his defection has already been fixed. According to reports, a very close ally of the minister disclosed that Wike’s eventual move to the APC is no longer a matter of speculation but of strategy and timing. The source said Wike, who was appointed FCT minister by President…

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“Resign and face your Rivers politics” – APC Nat. Secretary blasts Wike

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APC blasts Wike

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, advising him to resign his ministerial role and focus fully on his “obsession” with Rivers State politics. In a strongly-worded statement issued yestetday in Osogbo, Basiru criticised Wike’s recent remarks, saying the former Rivers governor has no authority to meddle in APC affairs, especially as he is not officially a member of the party. Responding to Wike’s veiled threats and suggestions that he (Basiru)…

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