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Senator Kingibe Criticizes Wike’s Appointment, Labels It a Major Error by Tinubu

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Senator Kingibe Criticizes Wike’s Appointment, Labels It a Major Error by Tinubu

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Nyesom Wike as Minister of the FCT, describing it as the most damaging move of his administration so far. Speaking in an interview on ARISE Television, the Labour Party lawmaker voiced her concerns, stating…

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Wike Urges Governor Okpebholo to Focus on Governance, Not Retaliation Against Obaseki

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Wike Urges Governor Okpebholo to Focus on Governance, Not Retaliation Against Obaseki

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has counseled the newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, to prioritize development efforts rather than revisit past political grievances through an investigation of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration. Speaking at a public event in Benin City on Sunday night, Wike acknowledged that while he…

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How I Risked My Life, Spent All I Have To Make Amaechi Gov’ – Wike

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How I Risked My Life, Spent All I Have To Make Amaechi Gov’ – Wike

In another of his political diatribe, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that he risked his life and spent all he had to make his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, the governor of Rivers State in 2007. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Wike made the revelations where…

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PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike Withdraws From Peace Deal, Blames Oyo, Enugu Governors For Party Crisis

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PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike Withdraws From Peace Deal, Blames Oyo, Enugu Governors For Party Crisis

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has withdrawn from all previous agreements aimed at resolving the Peoples Democratic Party’s internal disputes, in the ongoing crisis within the party. In a statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, personally signed by the minister, he accused fellow party leaders of betrayal and vowed to…

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Wike’s Aide Mocks Falana, Asks “How Many Major Cases Did You Win To Become SAN?”

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Wike’s Aide Mocks Falana, Asks “How Many Major Cases Did You Win To Become SAN?”

Relentless Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has been called out to list the number of major cases he won and what he has done for the development of the legal profession that qualified him to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), apart from being an “arrangee and errand lawyer.” The Senior Special Assistant…

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PANDEF Youths Give Wike 48-Hour Ultimatum, Calls For His Removal

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PANDEF Youths Give Wike 48-Hour Ultimatum, Calls For His Removal

The Pan Delta Forum (PANDEF) youth wing has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike, to retract his disparaging remarks against the Ijaw nation and PANDEF leaders. According to the youth wing’s national president, Doben Donyegha, Wike’s remarks were embarrassing and annoying, especially coming less than…

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Fubara Aligns With Gov Bala Muhammed, Chides Wike As PDP Gulf Widens

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Fubara Aligns With Gov Bala Muhammed, Chides Wike As PDP Gulf Widens

Following recent media outburst between the federal capital territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike and the Bauchi state Governor, Senator Balla Mohammed, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pitched his tent with the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, to put the party on the path of recovery. This is as Fubara restated…

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I Fought My Way To Power, You Didn’t Make Me Rivers Governor– Wike Tells Peter Odili

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I Fought My Way To Power, You Didn’t Make Me Rivers Governor– Wike Tells Peter Odili

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that his rise to power as the Governor of Rivers State was orchestrated by political leaders, including former Governor Peter Odili. Wike, in a statement, insisted that while he benefited from political support, his ascension was primarily a result of his…

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Rivers Crisis: Ex-Council Chair Speaks On Alleged Agreement With Wike To Deduct N20m From LG Allocations

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Rivers Crisis: Ex-Council Chair Speaks On Alleged Agreement With Wike To Deduct N20m From LG Allocations

A former chairman of the Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon Hope Ikiriko has dismissed the allegation that former governor Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, deducted N20 million monthly from local government allocations during his tenure. The claim surfaced recently in a viral video, where Victor Odili,…

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Rivers Elders Berate Wike, Demand Apology For Insulting Odili

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Rivers Elders Berate Wike, Demand Apology For Insulting Odili

Elders in Rivers State, under the aegis of Concerned Elders of Rivers State have called for an unreserved apology from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike following his recent barage of derogatory remarks against former Governor Peter Odili, a respected elder statesman and founder of PAMO University of Medical Sciences. The…

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