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Minister Wike Faces Backlash Over Threat to Shoot TV Presenter

April 4, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is facing mounting criticism after saying he would have “shot” a television presenter over comments made during a live broadcast. The remark, directed

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Wike Cancels 485 Abuja Land Titles, Leaving Buyers Facing Uncertainty

February 24, 2026

Hundreds of landowners in Abuja have been left in limbo after the Federal Capital Territory authorities cancelled 485 land documents over concerns they were not genuine. The decision, approved by FCT Minister

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Tinubu Again Meets Wike, Fubara Over Rivers Political Crisis

February 9, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held another meeting with Rivers State Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike as efforts continue to resolve a prolonged political standoff in the

Emergency Rule In Rivers: Fubara Urges Residents To Remain Peaceful, Law-abiding

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Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

January 28, 2026

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims that he is supporting candidates from a rival party ahead of a forthcoming state assembly bye-election. Mr Fubara said reports suggesting he

PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly At Supreme Court Over Fubara’s Suspension

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Rivers Chief Judge Declines to Probe Governor Fubara

January 23, 2026

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has refused to set up a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, citing existing court injunctions that prevent him from

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Water Scarcity Lingers In FCT For 2 Months: Kado Estate Residents Petition Wike

January 1, 2025

Residents of Kado Housing Estate (Phases 1 and 2) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to Nigeria’s Minister of FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, to end the lingering water scarcity

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Tinubu Removes Wike’s Ally, Woke As MD Of OORBDA After Protest, Appoints Dr. Ashiru

May 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has removed Wike’s ally, Chukwuemeka Woke as Managing Director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced the change in a statement on

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Peace Must Return To Rivers State, Wike Suffering From ‘God Complex’ – Lagos Lawyer Nzeakor

December 18, 2023

A Lagos-based lawyer, Fred Nzeakor has weighed in on the ongoing political tension in Rivers State, calling for peace among the different factions in the oil-rich state.

Tinubu Says Reforms To Cut Debt Service To Revenue Ratio Will Be Painful For Nigerians

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Tinubu Withdraws FCTA From Treasury Single Account, Gives Wike Financial Authority

October 13, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has declared the withdrawal of the Federal Capital Territory Administration from the Treasury Single Account, paving the way for an intriguing shift in financial dynamics.

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Brief Profiles Of Tinubu’s 28 Ministerial Nominees

July 28, 2023

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, finally sent a list of ministerial nominees for his cabinet to the National Assembly for screening. Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented

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Fayose Urges Tinubu to Make Wike Minister

July 10, 2023

By Chidera Abaratu, Journalism Mentee Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as one of the

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Wike Celebrates Ayu’s Removal As PDP Chairman

March 28, 2023

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has expressed happiness over the removal of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, and his replacement with Umar Damagum in an

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Suspend National Chairman, Ayu, Wike Replies PDP

March 24, 2023

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has berated the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the suspension of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over

#NigeriaDecides2023: See Full Breakdown 12 Lagos LGAs Declared Results

2023 Elections·Politics

LP Candidate Peter Obi Surges Ahead In Port Harcourt, Defying Governor’s Appeal

February 26, 2023

The preliminary outcomes of the electoral process in Port Harcourt, encompassing Phalga and Obio/Akpor, have surfaced, exposing the electorate’s non-compliance with Governor Nyesom Wike’s appeal to endorse his preferred incoming presidential candidate.

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Photos: Obasanjo, Ex-Gov. Fayemi Visit Wike

January 26, 2023

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo alongside former Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, visited the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in his country home, Port Harcourt on Thursday. Though it is not yet

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Governor Wike Redeems $20,000 Pledge To Rivers United Players, Officials

December 23, 2022

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday redeemed his pledge of $20,000 (#15,600,000) to each player and official of Rivers United that won the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League title, reports Prime

Opinion

Wike, Udom Emmanuel And Buhari: A Matter Of Honor

November 19, 2022

I am quite distressed that I have to return to this matter of lack of transparency and openness in the manner Gov. Udom Emmanuel is managing our finances so soon after my

Wike Tenders Apology To Oshiomole For Supporting Obaseki’s Re-election In 2020

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Wike Tenders Apology To Oshiomhole For Supporting Obaseki’s Re-election

November 16, 2022

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike apologised to the former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, over his role in the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in September 2020. Wike tendered the apology

Atiku At Uyo Pledges To Rescue Nigeria From Poor Governance

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Wike, Ortom, Makinde, Two Other PDP Governors Absent At Uyo Campaign Flag-off

October 10, 2022

Presidential campaign flag off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took place on Monday without the presence of five state governors of the PDP stock and national party officers. The party’s official

Sports·News

Governor Wike Pledges $40k To Players Of Rivers United For CAF Champions League

October 7, 2022

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has tasked Rivers United to go for victories in the team's CAF Champions League matches against Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca with cash prize of $40,000.00 on

Sports·News

Wike Rewards NPFL-winning Rivers United Players, Officals With N576m

July 21, 2022

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has rewarded players and officials of Rivers United with cash prizes for their title triumph as champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/2022 season reports

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PDP Picks Okowa As Vice Presidential Candidate For Atiku

June 16, 2022

Despite media reports that made the rounds over the selection of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as the running mate to Peoples Democratic Party aspirant Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday evening, Delta state

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PDP Will Present Best Candidate As Flagbearer For 2023 Election – Bode George

May 24, 2022

Former Vice Chairman of the South West zone in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Bode George has assured that the party will produce a credible candidate at the PDP primaries ahead

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Wike, A Hatchet Job-man, Umahi Tackles Rivers Governor Over Court Removal

March 14, 2022

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, who was removed from office by an Abuja High Court has taken a swipe at his Rivers State Counterpart, Nyesom Wike who he accused of making statements

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