Tag: Wike
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Wike approves recruitment of 34 resident doctors for FCT hospitals
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a seven-year residency training to enhance health-care delivery in FCT. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications
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Land revocation: What kind of mentality is that? – Wike refutes PDP’s allegation
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its land title was revoked as a ploy to suppress opposition. Wike made the statement during a visit by officials of the Body of Benchers, led by Chairman Chief
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Why NBA faults state of emergency in Rivers – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has faulted the Nigeria Bar Association’s (NBA) stand that the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu was unconstitutional and illegal.
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Wike’s mega rally: Diri’s security alarm baseless – Aide
Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Public Communications and Social Media, says Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa’s security alarm over a rally is baseless.
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Rivers crisis: PANDEF chairman, Igali confirms plan to reconcile Fubara, Wike
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has stepped in to mediate between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a bid to resolve their ongoing political dispute. This peace initiative, which aims to address the tensions exacerbated by the political conflict, comes after President Bola…
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Wike, Natasha and the explosions in the creeks – By Etim Etim
Suddenly, the crisis in the Nigerian Senate has been replaced in the headlines by the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Tinubu and the resurgence of bombings in the creeks. Senator Godswill
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Caution Wike over comments on Ijaw people – INC to Tinubu
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over his comments on the Ijaw. The INC was reacting to alleged comments credited to Wike
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Wike V Fubara: Supreme Court fixes date to hear all appeals in Rivers cases
The Supreme Court has set February 10, 2025, to hear two separate suits filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the validity of the local government elections conducted in Rivers State in 2024. On the same day, the apex court will hear five additional cases related to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State,…
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Wike directs security agencies to go after criminals in abandoned buildings
The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the establishment of a Special Task Force to dislodge criminal elements hiding in uncompleted structures, abandoned plots of land and buildings across the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Department of Security Services, FCT Administration, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Wednesday.
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Wike sends strong message to Abuja criminals ahead of yuletide
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed to deal with criminals in the nation’s capital this season.