She described the Jabi Lake Recreation Area as a vital public space where residents gather for exercise, social activities and community events.

A leadership bloc within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims that the party is facing a leadership vacuum following a recent Supreme Court judgment.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his repeated appearances before appellate courts as a litigant significantly shaped his understanding of the law and deepened his respect for appellate adjudication.

“There is only one political party… there is only one leadership of the party under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara”

PDP faction loyal to Wike held its first NEC meeting at the party’s headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Monday.

He said, “Atiku is a serial failure. He is a serial contestant and loser, and I am sure that in 2031, he will still contest. Nigerians would be laughing at such a person making that kind of statement that nothing positive has been done.”

Wike said government was also addressing health infrastructure gaps through the rehabilitation of several health facilities across the territory.

“We do not deny access; these events actually generate revenue for the government. I am not aware of any such development, and I don’t even know which party you are referring to”

…Urges Loyalty Beyond Tributes The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced a N500 million support fund for the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, urging political associates not to abandon those he left behind. Wike made the announcement on Thursday during a Night of Tribute held in Port Harcourt in […]

For a country whose presidents speak so rarely that citizens hear more from rumours, Wike’s media chats now feel like a genre of their own

The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to retract a controversial remark and issue a public apology, warning that failure to comply could lead to a boycott of his media engagements.

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Administration has clarified comments made by its minister, Nyesom Wike, during Friday’s media chat, following a sharp rebuke from the Atiku Abubakar Media Office. 

Wike, and Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday engaged in a fierce war of words over the governor’s looming defection

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has praised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for what he described as the successful and well-organised conduct of its National Convention in Abuja.

“If we were not working together, if we were not united, it would be difficult. People are not happy that we are working together, so they must find anything to make sure we are divided,” Wike stated.