PDP Crisis: Court defers hearing of pro-Wike faction’s suit till Jan 14
…as Turaki’s camp alleges bias, asks judge to hands off By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned further proceedings on the suit seeking to nullify the outcome of the National Convention the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, recently held in Ibadan, Oyo state, till January 14, 2026. The adjournment […]
PDP Convention: People can gather anywhere, but it’s a nullity — Wike’s faction
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the planned national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a “nullity”.
Compel Wike to apologise to naval officer, Falana urges Tinubu
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has called on President Bola Tinubu to compel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to apologize for using derogatory remarks against a serving naval officer, A. M. Yerima, during a dispute over a plot of land in Abuja.
Abuja land dispute: Wike denies rift with military, insists on rule of law
FCTA’s duty is to protect the integrity of Abuja’s master plan and ensure that all developments conform with approved land use provisions
Wike: No officer or soldier on lawful duty’ll be punished — Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has said no officer or soldier on lawful duty would be punished as a result of the altercation that ensued between soldiers and the Minister of the FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday
Wike: Effective policing in Canada vs. military overreach in Nigeria
Yesterday, my car broke down on one of the express roads in Toronto. I didn’t call the police; I was actually waiting for a towing vehicle while shivering under minus 4-degree weather, looking right and left to see if the towing vehicle was arriving soon.
Alleged Abusive Language: Apologise to the officer – Chidoka tells Wike
Former Minister of Aviation and governance expert, Osita Chidoka, has called on Minister Nyesom Wike to apologise to a law enforcement officer allegedly subjected to abusive language, emphasizing that ministers must exercise authority through proper channels, not personal presence.
Wike, soldiers bicker over alleged land grabbing
‘How can we continue to allow lawlessness? What about those who don’t have the military or security forces to protect them?’
Land Use violation: Wike grants 14-day grace to property owners
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has granted property owners who violated the approved land use clause in parts of Asokoro, Maitama, Wuse and Garki districts a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the new terms and pay a violation fee of ¦ 5 million each.
FCT residents back Wike’s infrastructural drive
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT have declared support for the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for what they described as his “remarkable leadership and unprecedented developmental strides” since assuming office.
PDP long dead: Jonathan hasn’t told me of any 2027 ambition — Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was “long dead,” blaming the party’s current woes on impunity, arrogance and disregard for internal democracy by some of its governors. Speaking during his monthly media chat monitored in Abuja, Wike said the ongoing exodus […]
