The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike has said that no amount of blackmail will bring peace to Rivers State. For peace to reign in the state, Wike, who is the immediate past governor, said that all critical stakeholders, including members of the National Assembly, must be involved with sincerity of purpose. He stated that the …

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has called for truce between suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalaye Fubara, and his predecessor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, who is also the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). After his assessment visit to the state, Dickson, who now represents Bayelsa West district in the Senate, commended all the sides in the …

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has announced sweeping reforms aimed at improving land administration in the city. The changes, set to take effect from 21 April 2025, include a strict 21-day deadline for land allottees to make full payments for right of occupancy (R-of-O) bills and associated charges. Failure to meet the deadline will result in …

Dear Governor Douye Diri, I could not help but see your passion as an Izon man on show, in a recent television appearance. I could feel the vibrant timbre of your voice belting out the resolutions of your government. I saw an expression of your ethnic mettle as a son of Ijaw land who would brook no nonsense under your …

An ancient Yoruba anecdote narrates the destructive nature of the tongue. Its moral is specifically targeted at leaders who take unconscionable decisions as dictated by their fleeting passion. It is the tragic life and reign of King Odarawu. Odarawu was an Alaafin in the old Oyo Empire. His brief reign in the late seventeenth century, after he succeeded his father, …

Since Nigeria’s last military ruler, General Abdulsalami Abubakar handed over the reins of power to a democratically elected government on 29 May 1999, the retired military officer’s visage has undergone remarkable transmutation. Abubakar, a four-star General, handed over to a more senior colleague, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who previously led Nigeria as military Head of State, between February 1976 and October …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has revealed that over N300 billion has been invested in various projects, commending President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructural development. Wike, who made this known yesterday during the commissioning of 19 kilometres of road in Paikon – Korea- Ibwa road in Abuja, said that ongoing and completed projects reflect the administration’s focus on …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with a delegation of Ogoni leadership at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at about 2:37 pm with the arrival of President Tinubu, had in attendance Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, traditional rulers, clergy and political leaders. The meeting discussed issues around possible resumption of oil exploration activities in the Ogoni …

Some vulnerable FCT residents including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, have filed a suit against the minister, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages over alleged breach of their fundamental rights. A legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, filed the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja on behalf of the vulnerable residents. Hikima, …

Former Senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, has accused politicians supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara of doing so not out of love for the state but for personal gains and to further their personal political ambitions, particularly to bring down the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Abe stated this at the Rivers State stakeholders’ programme hosted by Wike …