Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike has criticised some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State for declaring support for his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During an interactive session with some media executives in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike said that the PDP in the state are “political buccaneers”. Last week, former PDP National …

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Hon. Chidi Amadi as his chief of staff. This was made known yesterday in a statement by the director of press to the minister, Anthony Ogunleye. According to the statement, Amadi has vast experience in public service and has held several strategic political positions including PDP Chairman of Obio/Akpor local government area and chief …

Former coordinators of the Grassroots Development Initiative (CDI), a political arm of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State have pledged their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The coordinators represent Obio/Akpor, Ogu/Bolo, Port Harcourt City, Opobo/Nkoro, Gokana, Bonny, Ahoada West, Ahoada East, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Oyigbo, Asari-Toru, and Akuku-Toru LGAs. The former coordinator in Obio/Akpor …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned the newly appointed Chief of Staff and commissioners not to use their new position to stalk or antagonise perceived political enemies. He said that all contending challenges have been surrendered to God with the confidence that He would continue to intervene in a manner that will shock the world. Fubara stated this …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to informants of kidnappers, bandits and criminals in the territory to repent or die in the hands of security operatives. Wike spoke yesterday at a town hall security meeting, held in Kuje town in the Kuje Area Council of the territory. The minister also urged residents …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has vowed to discourage the granting of bail to kidnappers. This was as he directed the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in the territory to commence monthly security meetings to improve the security situation in their areas of jurisdiction or risk sanctions. The minister gave the directive on Friday during a …

Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State is thankful to his predecessor Nyesom Wike for his support following the Supreme Court’s validation of his election. The Supreme Court earlier in the day affirmed Fubara’s victory as the governor of the oil-rich state, throwing out the challenge of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Tonye Cole. The judges, yesterday, in a unanimous decision …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike has assured residents that the security agencies are not sleeping over security challenges in the territory. He urged the people not to panic. On Tuesday, the minister summoned an emergency closed-door meeting with heads of security agencies in the FCT, as well as Chairmen of the six Area Councils …

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, has mended fences and realigned with his estranged friend and Southsouth Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Victor Giadom. Wike, who was hosted by Giadom at his Bera country home in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday, said he was happy to be back to his …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Ministry of Finance has released N50 billion to the FCT to finance ongoing capital projects. According to the minister, the amount is 50 per cent of FCT’s N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget, approved by the National Assembly. Wike made the announcement, after an inspection tour of some …