You’ll collapse and die’ – Wike rains curses on politicians supporting betrayal
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued strong warnings to politicians he believes are supporting acts of betrayal against him. He made the remarks on Saturday in Port Harcourt while commissioning the Rivers State office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. Speaking passionately, Wike said lawmakers and political leaders who back betrayal will […]
Makinde in full, firm control of PDP in Oyo – Political scientist, Akinfenwa
A political scientist, Akinwunmi Akinfenwa, has stated that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is fully in charge of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. He made this assertion on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE Television’s Morning Show, where he analysed the balance of political power within the party. Akinfenwa acknowledged the political […]
Nyesom Wike saw future, took political risk – Ikwerre ex-LG Chair
Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Samuel Nwanosike, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, took a bold political risk by supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. According to him, that decision was based on foresight and has started yielding positive results for […]
FCTA workers protest: You’ll tell Nigerians what you want from Wike – Olayinka tells NLC
The spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has challenged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to clearly tell Nigerians what it wants from Minister Nyesom Wike. Olayinka made the remark on Monday as workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) resumed work despite plans by the NLC to stage […]
Wike Threatens To Take Over Stadium If Rivers Govt Denies Them Access
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he may take over a stadium in Rivers State if the state government refuses to grant access for its use. He made the statement while reacting to reports that certain groups aligned with him were being denied entry to the facility for planned activities. […]
Rivers: Fubara knows what to do if he doesn’t want impeachment – Lere Olayinka
Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, knows exactly what to do if he wants to avoid impeachment. Olayinka made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The Morning Brief, commenting on the ongoing political tension in the state. He clarified […]
Wike not APC leader in Rivers – APC Chieftain, Eze replies Abe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has rejected claims by former Rivers South-East Senator, Magnus Abe, that Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is the leader of the APC in Rivers State. Eze described the claim as irrelevant and misleading, insisting that party leadership can only be determined by […]
We’re no longer on strike but will stay at home – FCTA staff
Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have declared that although they have suspended their strike action, they will not resume work and will instead remain at home until their demands are met. This stance follows a court order directing them to halt the ongoing industrial action. Earlier on Tuesday, the National Industrial Court […]
Fubara: Wike’s candidates win two APC bye-election primaries in Rivers
Ahead of the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II bye-elections in Rivers State, aspirants linked to the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have emerged as winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. The primaries were held on Monday as part of preparations to fill vacant […]
Fubara: Wike wouldn’t have succeeded as governor if he had 27 ‘snakes’ – Dagogo-Jack
Former Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Power, Becks Dagogo-Jack, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, would not have achieved his record as Rivers State governor if he had faced the kind of opposition Governor Siminalayi Fubara is currently dealing with in the State House of Assembly. Speaking during […]