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Abe, Kobani nominates to head petroleum regulatory bodies, Wike thanks Tinubu

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0305
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for nominating Sen. Magnus Abe as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Kenneth Kobani as a non-executive member of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).......
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Wike revokes Kakatar 2011 Construction Company’s Contract of 6.4bn, re-awards Apo-Karshi road project at 30bn

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0288
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has terminated the contract of the Apo-Karshi road project, which was previously awarded to Kakatar Construction Company. This decision was announced by the FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, following inspections of various......
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Wike orders heightened security in Abuja as “Operation Sweep” resumes

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0309
  FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, has re-launched Operation Sweep, a joint security operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activities in Abuja, particularly kidnappings and armed robbery. The operation, which kicked off yesterday, involves a task force comprising the military, police,......
Education

Wike denies early school closure rumor, suspends Education official

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0607
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) Barr Nyesom Wike has clarified that the claim of a November 28, 2025, closure was false and misleading. Wike denied reports that government schools in Abuja would close early, stating that no such directive was issued. A statement issued by......
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FCTA orders government schools to conclude exams, shut down by Nov 28

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0406
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has issued an order for all government schools in Abuja to conclude their examinations and close by Friday, November 28, 2025. According to the directive, the first-term exams are set to begin on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with all subjects......
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Drama as soldiers stop Wike, FCTA officials from accessing Gaduwa Property

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0845
…Minister engage Army officer in shouting match …Vows to stop project   FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   Tempers rose high and a mild drama ensued on Tuesday when some soldiers stopped the Federal Capital Territory Minister,  Barr.  Nyesom  Wike and officials from the FCT  Department of Control from entering a property......
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FCTA debunks Sahara Reporters’ claims that Wike owes ABC staff salaries

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0672
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has rejected as “incorrect, unfair and subjective” a recent online report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike has failed to pay salaries of workers at the Abuja Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and......
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Wike orders 14‑day deadline for N5m violation fee on illegal property conversions

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0371
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, has handed a final 14‑day grace period to owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse who violated the land‑use/purpose clause, giving them a last chance to meet the approval conditions for converting or changing the use of their......
Politics

Wike hails court judgment nullifying PDP Convention

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0845
…Slams PDP leadership choices   FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Friday described the court judgment that nullified the planned PDP National Convention as “a wise and courageous decision” that reaffirmed the supremacy of the rule of law over impunity within......
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Wike says houses FG is building for judges will serve as retirement package

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0503
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja     FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike has stated that the houses built for Judges will be handed over to them upon completion and will become their personal property upon retirement. The Minister who stated this during the flagg- off of the construction of residences for heads......
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