The dramatic encounter captured the nation’s attention and showed us a composed soldier who stood his ground against one of Nigeria’s most outspoken politicians.
With the 2027 elections fast approaching, Ata’s remarks suggest that Wike’s political trajectory could play a pivotal role in the APC’s prospects in Rivers State.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved a new National Minimum Wage of ₦70,000 for staff of the FCT Administration (FCTA).
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended Engr. Shehu Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).
The Chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has issued a caution to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to be wary of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at claims by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, suggesting he is manoeuvring to secure the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidacy for 2027.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed any possibility of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election.
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the recent actions of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his decision to gift houses and cars to judges.
In a strong appeal to President Bola Tinubu, Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), called for an immediate halt to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike’s demolition of residential properties in Abuja.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to remove all shanties in Abuja to enhance security in the capital.
The recent demolition of homes in the Ruga settlement along Airport Road in Abuja has sparked public outcry, as residents took to the streets on Friday, November 8, demanding that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike be held accountable for the destruction of their community.
In a recent development, former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial improprieties.
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a stern rebuke to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to focus on the urgent issues affecting Abuja rather than using his office for personal political battles.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his decision to revoke Julius Berger's certificate of occupancy (C of O) on land allocated to the company over two decades ago.
Former presidential candidate and PDP chieftain Dele Momodu has accused Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his associates of orchestrating a crisis within the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has responded to recent statements by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, which warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against interfering in Rivers State's political affairs
In a fresh twist, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of Martins Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, sparking celebration within the political camp of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and influential Rivers politician.
Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has accused Governor Sim Fubara of engaging in anti-party activities by supporting the Action Peoples Party (APP) during the recent local government elections.
In a fierce rebuttal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to proceed with the local government elections held on October 5, despite a court ruling.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets for opposing the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has shed light on the crisis brewing in Rivers State, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of attempting to remove the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule.
Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Timi Frank has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of plotting to block federal allocations to Rivers State's 22 local government councils following the recent local government elections.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dealt a significant blow to the PDP Governors Forum by endorsing the Rivers State congresses, a move solidifying Nyesom Wike’s grip on the party’s internal power struggle.
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