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2027: I won’t sit in Abuja and let Atiku win, Wike says

MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has vowed to remain actively involved in the political affairs of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he will not stay in Abuja and allow former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to win. Wike, who spoke during his monthly media parley in Abuja on […]

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Aug 01, 2026 post

Wike says Fubara’s bid to build political structure early was biggest mistake

THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has identified what he described as the major mistakes made by his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying the Rivers governor moved too quickly to establish an independent political structure and attempted to govern without the backing of those who brought him to power. Speaking […]

Jun 03, 2026 post

Police arrest INEC official, quiz Wike’s aide over alleged voter data leak

THE Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised release of sensitive voter information from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the arrest of an electoral official and the interrogation of Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. […]

May 29, 2026 post

FCTA warns hotels, event centres against hosting unrecognised political groups

THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed operators of hotels, event centres and other public facilities in Abuja to transact only with leaderships of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The administration also warned that properties used for meetings or activities of groups it described as illegal organisations could face […]

May 11, 2026 post

APC clears 33 Rivers Assembly aspirants, disqualifies Fubara allies

THE screening committee set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Rivers State House of Assembly election has cleared 33 aspirants while disqualifying 65 others ahead of the party’s primaries. The committee, headed by Muraina Ajibola, screened 98 aspirants who obtained nomination forms to contest the 32 seats in the state assembly. The […]

May 04, 2026 post

Wike backs Alabo George for 2027 Rivers governorship

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed Mr Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship. George, a former commissioner for works, is expected to contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what is shaping up to be a key political […]

Feb 19, 2026 post

Rivers House of Assembly suspends Fubara’s impeachment after Tinubu’s intervention

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier this month. The resolution to pause the process was reached on Thursday during plenary at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Lawmakers […]

Jan 27, 2026 post

After Fubara feud, Wike in fresh showdown with FCT workers

THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, is in fresh battle with workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), weeks after feud with Rivers State Governor, Mr Sim Fubara. On Monday, the striking Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), staged a protest at the National Industrial […]

Jan 13, 2026 post

Odili to Wike: Fubara is political leader of Rivers State

Former Rivers State governor, Dr Peter Odili, has reaffirmed his backing for Governor Siminalayi Fubara as political tensions continue to simmer in the state. Speaking at a public gathering in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Odili told Fubara that he enjoyed the overwhelming support of Rivers residents and encouraged him not to waver. According to Odili, […]