Tag: Nyesom Wike

Tinubu hails Wike at 58 as ‘shining star’

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Tinubu hails Wike

…As FCT Minister defends support for President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as an “audacious top performer” and a “shining star” in his cabinet, as the former Rivers State governor marked his 58th birthday yesterday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu thanked God for Wike’s life, which he said has been defined by purpose, courage and service to the nation. The President praised the Minister’s resilience, “can-do attitude”…

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“You’re a threat to national security” – Wike attacks Turaki over ‘invitation’ to Trump

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Wike attacks Turaki

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has condemned the call by factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Kabiru  Turaki, urging US President Donald Trump and other Western nations to intervene in Nigeria’s political affairs. Wike, who spoke yesterday when the Board of the South-South Development Commission led by its chairman, Chibudom Nwuche, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, described Turaki’s remarks as reckless, inflammatory, and a direct threat to national security. Recall that Turaki, on Tuesday, alleged that Nigeria’s democracy was under siege following the clash…

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Wike blasts military intimidation, denies rift

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Wike blasts military

…Alleges Buratai’s 2019 election plot Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned what he described as acts of intimidation by security personnel, while insisting he has no quarrel with the Nigerian military over a disputed plot of land in Abuja’s Gaduwa District. Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Abuja, Wike said the confrontation arose when soldiers allegedly attached to a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd), blocked officials of the FCT Department of Development Control from enforcing a stop-work order on Plot…

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Tension in Abuja, as Wike, military clash over controversial land linked to ex-Naval Chief, INEC Chair

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Wike, military clash

A major controversy erupted in Abuja yesterday, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, clashed with Nigerian military officers over an alleged illegal occupation and development of a disputed 30-hectare property in the Gaduwa District. Wike, who personally led an FCT task force to the site, accused the soldiers of land grabbing and harassment of officials from the Department of Development Control. The officials had reportedly been chased away from the site earlier by armed military personnel. “I will not succumb to blackmail or intimidation”, Wike…

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Wike extends deadline for FCT property owners by 14 days

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Wike extends deadline

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved an additional 14-day grace period for property owners who violated land use conditions in parts of Abuja to pay a penalty fee of ₦5 million and other related charges. According to a statement issued yesterday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the new grace period begins on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and applies to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts. Olayinka said the decision followed the expiration of the…

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Wike faces backlash for taking 2 sons to Dubai as Summit delegates

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Wike faces backlash

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under intense criticism after attending the ‘2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum’ in Dubai, UAE, with his two sons, who were reportedly listed as official delegates. Photos and videos from the event showed Wike’s sons wearing delegate tags; a development that sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians accusing the minister of using public funds for a family trip. The summit, which gathered city leaders and government representatives from across the world, was meant to promote urban development…

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“I’m for Tinubu till 2031; not running for presidency in 2027” – Wike

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Wike on Tinubu

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied report that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is “pushing” him to run for the presidency in 2027. Wike described the report as “another lie from idle minds who have nothing to contribute to the development of the country”. A statement by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, said: “as far as Wike is concerned, it is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu till 2031”. He said it was shameful that the “pull Wike down” elements could not reason beyond such…

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“Why PDP leaders, Govs. are joining APC” – Wike

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Wike on PDP defection

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday attributed the recent defections of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and leaders to the capacity and decisive leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the flag-off of construction work on the main carriageways of the outer southern expressway in Abuja, Wike said those who once criticized the president are now aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). “I have been watching on television and social media. People who said I want to destabilise the party are now in the…

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Wike shuns Council of State meeting amid FCT Media briefings’ suspension

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Wike shuns meeting

Indications have emerged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Nyesom Wike’s absence from the National Council of State meeting may be linked to the Presidency’s reported decision to suspend his regular monthly media briefings as Minister of the FCT. It was gathered that the meeting, which had in attendance former Nigerian leaders, state governors, and former Chief Justices of the Federation, was represented on behalf of the FCT by Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State. The hybrid meeting had former Military Presidents in attendance, including Ibrahim Babangida…

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#WikeMustGo: Nigerians demand Wike’s sack after Nnaji’s exit

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#WikeMustGo

A social media storm has erupted across Nigeria as citizens call for the dismissal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The campaign, trending under the hashtag: #WikeMustGo, gained momentum shortly after the resignation of Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. Many Nigerians believe that Wike, who is facing multiple corruption and land-grabbing allegations, should also step down in the spirit of accountability and integrity. Reports circulating online allege that the former Rivers State governor and his wife, Eberechi Suzzette, acquired three luxury…

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