Pro-Wike Group urges Rivers residents to back Tinubu’s second-term bid
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.
PDP a formidable party, not charity organisation – Wike
“Forget the idea that PDP is a charity organisation. PDP remains a formidable political force despite its current challenges.
Wike, Labour reach midnight truce as strike is suspended
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and organised labour unions have reached a midnight agreement that led to the suspension of the ongoing strike and the immediate resumption of work by affected employees.
Rivers Crisis: 41 political groups criticise Tinubu’s aide over remarks on Wike
By Daniel Abia Port Harcourt — A coalition of 41 political groups operating under the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has expressed displeasure over recent remarks attributed to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, Mr Daniel Bwala, concerning the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, in relation […]
Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states – Tinubu
Tinubu announced that Gov. Kefas has assumed the leadership of the party in Taraba by virtue of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the APC.
‘We didn’t deny Wike access to stadium, it’s under reconstruction’ – Rivers govt
“Even the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, where the inauguration was eventually held, is a Rivers State Government–owned facility”
Your appeal not stay of execution, Wike tells striking FCTA staff
“Let me say that the mere fact that I filed a notice of appeal does not automatically mean there is a stay of execution.
FCT Workers’ Strike: We’re open to reasonable dialogue, blackmail won’t move us – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that the administration is open for reasonable dialogue with the striking workers. The Minister stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja Nigeria’s Capital after Court ruling that order the workers to resume work. Wike insisted that the administration had substantially met workers’ […]
Contractors debunk claim of N152bn payment
Indigenous contractors have debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects
Wike vs. FCT Workers: Court fixes Tuesday to rule on motion to halt strike
The National Industrial Court (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has adjourned until Tuesday for ruling on a motion seeking to stop workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from continuing their ongoing strike.
Does democracy belong to the people or only men in power?, by Stephanie Shaakaa
Wike is PDP by registration, APC by alignment, and something far more consequential by operation. He has refused to surrender control
‘Wike to join APC before 2027 elections’
The former governor of Rivers state and current minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike may be set to finally dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to pitch his political tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Why I declined to constitute panel to probe Fubara — Rivers CJ
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has explained why he declined the request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a seven-man panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, citing subsisting court orders restraining him from taking such action.
Wike vs. Workers: FCTA secures court order to break JUAC strike
The brewing cold war between the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and the administration’s workforce reached a legal flashpoint on Thursday, as the FCT Administration successfully moved to disarm the labour unions through the judiciary.
Rivers Chief Judge declines to constitute panel to probe Governor Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing an existing court order restraining such action.
Wike names Sani Daura Head of Protocol
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has appointed the outgoing Director of Protocol in the Administration, Alhaji Sani Musa Daura, as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters.
