By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Impressed by the outcome of the February 21 Area Council election in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate elevation of the Etsu Kwali to a first-class chieftaincy, framing the move as a reward for the community’s unwavering loyalty to the current administration. […]

‘Our local government congresses were attacked across Oyo State, including Ibadan North, Ogbomoso South, Igboora in Ibarapa Central and Akinyele’

“PDP dispute is a family affair gone sour,” Justice Georgewill said, adding that with the notice of withdrawal, the matter “could be settled” 

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Kuje Area Council Chairman-elect, Samuel Musa, against abandoning his constituents once he assumes the levers of power and wealth. Speaking on Thursday during a “thank you” visit to Kuje in the aftermath of the February 21 Area Council elections, […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to address the long-standing land ownership grievances of the FCT indigenous population by ensuring they receive Certificates of Occupancy Cs of O for their ancestral lands.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to implement court orders and restore the role of Area Councils regarding the administration of outdoor advertising in the territory.

“Under Buhari, the issue of electronic voting came up; people like Rotimi Amaechi were in government; they said, ‘No, don’t sign; if you sign, you lose the election.’ This is the same person now calling for electronic transmission,” Wike said.

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has declared that peace has now returned to his state, Rivers, following President Bola Tinubu’s mediating influence on him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, for standing by him during a period of political isolation following his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has approved the nullification and cancellation of 485 land title applications across the territory after they failed rigorous integrity checks.

By John Alechenu, AbujaA former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for the successful and peaceful conduct of the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Councils elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six Area Councils in […]

Nigeria’s political heavyweights are locked in a high-stakes contest today as voters troop out for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections and simultaneous bye-elections in Kano and Rivers states.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his prompt signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, describing the move as a significant step in deepening Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on […]

A political pressure group, Grassroots Democratic Voice (GDV), has appealed to residents of Rivers State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria’s democracy should be judged by its ability to deliver functional infrastructure and public services, rather than by elections alone.