‘He spat at your faces’ – ADC sympathizes with Fubara’s supporters as tension mounts in Rivers
Tension is rising in Rivers State after Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to show up at the government house on Thursday, a day after President Bola Tinubu lifted the suspension placed on him and other elected officials during the state of emergency. Hundreds of Fubara’s loyalists, popularly known as the Simplified Family, gathered to welcome him […]
Rivers: Call for Ibas’s probe thickens as emergency rule ends
The emergency rule in Rivers State has officially ended after President Bola Tinubu announced its suspension on Wednesday. With this decision, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned to their offices. Tinubu declared the six-month emergency rule back in March 2025 due to the […]
Nyesom Wike reacts to reports claiming he is ill and suffered a heart attack (video)
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken about the claims making rounds that he suffered a heart attack. Recently, there were strong rumours that the former governor of Rivers State was very sick and battling health issues after allegedly having a heart attack. Speaking during the commissioning of a project […]
FCT: I’ll write your condolence letter – Wike reacts to rumours of heart attack
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media that he suffered a heart attack while in London. Speaking at the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 construction from Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja on Thursday, Wike clarified that he only traveled abroad to […]
INTERVIEW: Why Rivers crisis may get worse – ADC chair rubbishes Wike, Fubara truce
The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Leader Sampson, has said that the political crisis in the state may not end soon despite the peace moves between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He explained that the fight in Rivers politics […]
Wike is not in the position to question anyone’s character – Media personality, Reuben Abati, slams FCT Minister over his attack on Peter Obi
Media personality and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike after the minister said that former PDP member Peter Obi “lacks character” and should not return to the party. Wike claimed Obi coming back to PDP would only harm the party. Wike argued that the PDP is the same party Peter […]
“If you want to destroy PDP, dare to bring in Peter Obi’ – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that talks about Peter Obi returning to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could be harmful to the party. Some PDP leaders are reportedly trying to persuade the former Anambra State Governor to rejoin the party ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, hoping he could […]
Rivers: I’m Satisfied With Conduct Of LG Election – Wike Says
Nyesom Wike, the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, has said he is pleased with how the local government elections in Rivers State are being conducted. He praised residents for coming out in large numbers to participate in choosing their local leaders. Wike made these comments while speaking to journalists after voting at Polling Unit […]
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the state of emergency in Rivers State will officially end on September 18. He explained that once the emergency period ends, the Rivers State House of Assembly will return to its normal functions. Wike made this statement shortly after casting his vote in […]
PDP’s decision to zone 2027 presidency to the South is Wike’s ‘done deal’ for Tinubu’s re-election – Dele Momodu
Publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing it as one of the most reckless choices in Nigeria’s democratic history. The PDP, during its National Executive Council meeting on Monday, August 25, announced that its presidential candidate for […]