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Wike to PDP: Bring Peter Obi into 2027 presidential election and risk self-destruction

Peter AnayoSeptember 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 2, 202501628

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party risks self-destruction if it attempts to bring back former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, into its fold. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said the PDP had not learned from past......

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Abuja gets boost in water supply as Wike commissions N50bn

Peter AnayoAugust 20, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 20, 202501690

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has officially commissioned the newly refurbished Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant valued at approximately N50 billion, at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council. The Minister, who spoke during the inauguration of the project, said this project, awarded......

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FCTA to crack down on traffic offenders , destitute

Peter AnayoAugust 6, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 6, 202502116

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced a total clampdown on traffic offenders and destitutes in the nation’s capital, Abuja. FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has issued a directive to relevant authorities to fully implement the operation, aimed at tackling the increasing influx of destitutes......

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FCT Minister Wike orders probe into disputed sale of FG houses, institutes vetting committee

Peter AnayoJuly 28, 2025July 29, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 28, 2025July 29, 20250753

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration is re-examining the disputed sale of federal government houses in Abuja, focusing on the 2003-2005 housing monetization program. This program allowed thousands of civil servants to purchase public homes on an owner-occupier basis. The review aims to address “serious irregularities......

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Wike congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

Peter AnayoJuly 10, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 10, 202501561

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has applauded the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming Monday Okpebholo’s triumph in the Edo State governorship election held last September. In a statement released on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social......

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Teachers’ strike: Wike to meet Area Council chairmen, NUT, NANS Thursday

Peter AnayoJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 2, 2025July 2, 202501489

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the National Association of Nigerian Students to discuss the reopening of public primary schools in the FCT. The meeting was confirmed in a statement released......

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Tinubu praises Wike as transformational leader at ICC commissioning

Peter AnayoJune 11, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 11, 202502016

.As Minister renames centre after President FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a transformational leader with foresight, vision, and determination to succeed. Tinubu made the remarks during the commissioning of the International......

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Wike praises President Tinubu’s leadership style

Peter AnayoJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 6, 2025June 6, 202501624

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasized that Nigeria needs leaders like President Bola Tinubu to achieve the “Nigeria of our dreams”. Wike made this statement during his 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he highlighted the......

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Wike to deliver OAU distinguished lecture

Peter AnayoJune 5, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 5, 202501514

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been invited to deliver the esteemed Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife distinguished personality lecture. Scheduled for Thursday, the lecture will take place at the Oduduwa Hall on the OAU campus, where Wike will speak on......

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FCTA explains water supply disruption in Abuja

Peter AnayoJune 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 2, 202501806

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja Authorities of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has attributed the current water supply shortage in Abuja City Centre and satellite towns to a major rehabilitation project aimed at enhancing the efficiency of two water treatment plants. In a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant......