Tag: Wike
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Wike backs Tinubu’s move for local gov’t autonomy
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to actualise local government autonomy. Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary
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Wike orders maximum security for FCTA demolition team in Lugbe
Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has directed security agencies to provide maximum security to the FCT Administration’s team, currently demolishing illegal properties in Sabon Lugbe constructed by land grabbers. Wike gave the directive when he visited the demolition site in Abuja on Tuesday, along with Guards Brigade Commander and…
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Rivers Crisis: Call Wike to order, INC urges Tinubu
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over lingering crises in Rivers. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President, INC, made the appeal at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Wike threatens to kick out non-performing contractors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has threatened to kick out non-performing contractors executing projects in the FCT. Wike made the threat in Abuja on Friday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the
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Tinubu to build 40 houses for judges
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the building of 40 houses designated for judges and justices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, shared this information with reporters at the State House in Abuja following the Federal Executive Council meeting led by President…
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FG approves construction of roads in Abuja satellite towns
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Monday that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of roads in Abuja’s satellite towns. Wike made this known while addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting.
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Rivers: Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a suit seeking an order declaring the seats of the the 27 members of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, vacant. Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, held that the suit instituted by the Action…
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Guber poll: Edo CP debunks alleged ties with Wike
The Commissioner of Police in Edo, Nemi Iwo, has dismissed allegations linking his deployment to the state to the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike as baseless. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, on Monday in
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Shun protest, Tinubu working to address hunger – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has advised residents of the territory not to partake in the planned protest by some section of Nigerians. Wike made the appeal while interacting with residents after he inspected the ongoing construction of Saburi Road in Abuja on Thursday.
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Wike threatens to unseat lawmaker in 2027
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has threatened to unseat an unidentified lawmaker for criticising his successes as the FCT Minister. Wike made the threat during the inauguration of the construction of Mabushi