Wike’s aide dismisses APC national secretary’s comments, say minister has greater influence in Osun
The Senior Special Assistant on public communication and social media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has taken a swipe at the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, declaring that Wike wields more political influence in Osun State than the former senator. Olayinka’s remarks come […]
APC national secretary tells Wike to resign, accuses him of destabilising party in Rivers
Tensions have escalated within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over Rivers State politics, with National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru calling on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from his federal appointment. Basiru accused Wike of using his ministerial position to interfere in the party’s internal affairs and to destabilise […]
Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s Christmas payout, as Wike warns against political entitlement
Lawmakers in Rivers State have returned a N100,000 ‘Christmas gift’ credited to their personal bank accounts by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the transfer as unsolicited, unlawful, and in breach of due process. The decision by the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly underscores rising tensions between the legislature and the executive amid an ongoing political […]
Ex-AGF Malami, son, associate remanded by court over 16-count money laundering charge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son Abdulaziz Malami and one of his associates, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail application. The remand order was issued on […]
Wike denies allegedly promising to ‘hold down’ PDP for Tinubu ahead of 2027 election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike made the denial on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, reacting to comments […]
Abuse won’t deter my support for Tinubu —Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said he remains one of the most criticised political figures in Nigeria, ranking second only to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but insists the attacks will not weaken his political convictions or alliances. Wike made the remarks on Saturday in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area […]
DR Congo warns Nigeria against “Backdoor” World Cup qualification amid player eligibility dispute
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) football federation has cautioned Nigeria against attempting to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through administrative appeals after losing to the Leopards in the intercontinental playoff. The warning came in response to a formal petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), challenging the eligibility […]
Bayelsa mourns Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo following sudden death
Bayelsa State has been plunged into mourning after the sudden death of its 60-year-old deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed in his office on Thursday, and later passed away at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa. In a statement issued on Friday, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, […]
PDP leadership battle deepens as Wike, Makinde camps clash over INEC recognition
A fresh round of confrontation has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival political camps loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, resume hostilities over which faction is recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the authentic leadership of the party. […]
Nigeria’s First Lady addresses backlash over interaction with Osun Governor Adeleke
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has responded to public criticism regarding her interaction with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, describing the backlash as a “needless controversy.” The event, held in Ile-Ife on Sunday, marked a decade of Oba Ogunwusi’s reign and […]