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  1. “You Are a Shining Star,” Tinubu Celebrates FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Birthday

    Nigeria “You Are a Shining Star,” Tinubu Celebrates FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Birthday

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has celebrated FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on his birthday, calling him a “shining star” in his cabinet. In a statement, Tinubu praised Wike’s courage, resilience, and his transformative work on infrastructure in Abuja, reinforcing his "Mr Project" moniker. Key...
  2. FCT Minister Wike Announces New Housing for Judges Under Tinubu’s Plan

    Nigeria FCT Minister Wike Announces New Housing for Judges Under Tinubu’s Plan

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced new budgetary provisions to construct additional residences for High Court judges in Abuja as part of President Tinubu’s judicial support agenda. Rooted in the storm of institutional reform, the move aims to enhance productivity, security, and...
  3. Wike-Backed PDP Faction Dissolves NWC, Appoints 13-Member Caretaker Committee

    Nigeria Wike-Backed PDP Faction Dissolves NWC, Appoints 13-Member Caretaker Committee

    The Digest: A PDP faction supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dissolved the party’s National Working Committee and inaugurated a 13-member caretaker panel. Key Points The caretaker committee was inaugurated at a NEC meeting held at Wike’s residence. The panel, chaired by Abdulrahman...
  4. Wike Rejects Expulsion from PDP, Criticises Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde’s Faction

    Nigeria Wike Rejects Expulsion from PDP, Criticises Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde’s Faction

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed threats of expulsion from the People's Democratic Party, vowing to resist a faction led by Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde. Key Points Wike asserted he has been a foundational PDP member since its inception. He criticised...
  5. Wike-Backed PDP Faction Holds BoT Meeting in Abuja Amid Party Polarisation

    Nigeria Wike-Backed PDP Faction Holds BoT Meeting in Abuja Amid Party Polarisation

    The Digest: The PDP faction supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike held a Board of Trustees meeting in Abuja on Sunday, aiming to restore confidence through overdue state congresses. Rooted in the storm of internal division, the gathering reflects deepening rifts within Nigeria’s main...
  6. Wike Fires FCT Revenue Boss Ango After Recent Staff Commendation

    Nigeria Wike Fires FCT Revenue Boss Ango After Recent Staff Commendation

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Michael Ango, the acting chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), with immediate effect. The abrupt removal comes just weeks after Ango was honoured by staff for his "visionary and exemplary leadership" at...
  7. Wike Denies Defection, Says He Remains in PDP After Rivers Lawmakers' Exit

    Nigeria Wike Denies Defection, Says He Remains in PDP After Rivers Lawmakers' Exit

    The Digest: Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the defection of 16 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While acknowledging their right to leave, Wike described...
  8. PDP Formalizes Expulsions: Issues Official "Certificates" to Wike, Fayose, and Others

    Nigeria PDP Formalizes Expulsions: Issues Official "Certificates" to Wike, Fayose, and Others

    The Digest: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has issued formal certificates of expulsion to eleven of its former high-profile members, transforming political dismissal into a documented decree. According to Leadership, this action, explained by new National Chairman Tanimu Turaki, seeks to...
  9. Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sues INEC, Police Over Convention and Secretariat Control

    Nigeria Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sues INEC, Police Over Convention and Secretariat Control

    The Digest: The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved to the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sues to invalidate the recent national convention in Ibadan and reclaim control of the party's sealed national secretariat. Key...
  10. FCTA Announces Crackdown on Ground Rent Defaulters From Wednesday

    Nigeria FCTA Announces Crackdown on Ground Rent Defaulters From Wednesday

    The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared it will begin enforcement actions next Wednesday against property owners who have defaulted on ground rent, land use conversion fees, and other statutory bills. According to a statement from the FCT Minister’s office...
  11. Wike: Nigeria’s Democracy Not Under Threat, Slams PDP Faction’s Call for US Intervention

    Nigeria Wike: Nigeria’s Democracy Not Under Threat, Slams PDP Faction’s Call for US Intervention

    The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly dismissed calls by a PDP faction for US intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs, asserting that the nation’s democracy remains stable and secure. Key Points: Nyesom Wike rejected PDP Chairman Umar...
  12. Wike-Led PDP Faction Expels Governors Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal

    Nigeria Wike-Led PDP Faction Expels Governors Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal

    The Digest: The Nyesom Wike-led faction of the PDP has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) for alleged anti-party activities, dramatically escalating the party's internal war just hours after physical clashes at its Abuja headquarters. Key...
  13. Wike-Led Faction Seizes PDP Headquarters in Anti-Turaki Protest

    Nigeria Wike-Led Faction Seizes PDP Headquarters in Anti-Turaki Protest

    The Digest: Supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led faction have taken control of the PDP national headquarters in Abuja, staging massive protests against newly elected Chairman Kabiru Turaki and effectively occupying the party secretariat ahead of parallel meetings. Key Points: Wike-backed...
  14. Police Fire Teargas at PDP HQ as Rival Factions Clash Over Parallel Meetings

    Nigeria Police Fire Teargas at PDP HQ as Rival Factions Clash Over Parallel Meetings

    The Digest: Chaos erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters in Abuja as police fired teargas to disperse rival factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and newly elected Chairman Kabiru Turaki, who had scheduled competing meetings at the same venue. Key Points: Police deployed teargas to...
  15. PDP Crisis Escalates as Turaki, Wike Factions Schedule Parallel Meetings at Party HQ

    Nigeria PDP Crisis Escalates as Turaki, Wike Factions Schedule Parallel Meetings at Party HQ

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party faces an imminent internal showdown as newly elected Chairman Kabiru Turaki and expelled members loyal to Nyesom Wike have scheduled simultaneous meetings at the party's national secretariat on Tuesday, prompting police intervention. Key Points...
  16. Turaki Leads PDP Delegation to Police Over Wike, Anyanwu "Impudence"

    Nigeria Turaki Leads PDP Delegation to Police Over Wike, Anyanwu "Impudence"

    The Digest: The newly elected PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, and party leaders have marched to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja to formally protest against expelled members Nyesom Wike and Samuel Anyanwu, who are convening a rival National Executive Committee meeting. Key...
  17. Police Deny Assassination Attempt on Naval Officer in Wike Confrontation Fallout

    Nigeria Police Deny Assassination Attempt on Naval Officer in Wike Confrontation Fallout

    The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory police command has officially dismissed reports of an assassination attempt against Lieutenant AM Yerima, the naval officer who recently confronted FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. According to TheCable, authorities described the circulating stories as...
  18. Wike-Backed PDP Faction Calls Emergency NEC, BoT Meetings Amid Party Rift

    Nigeria Wike-Backed PDP Faction Calls Emergency NEC, BoT Meetings Amid Party Rift

    The Digest: A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has summoned urgent meetings of its National Executive Committee and Board of Trustees for Tuesday in Abuja. According to TheCable, the sessions called by Abdulrahman Mohammed's group will address...
  19. Lieutenant Yarima Evades Assassination Attempt in Abuja Days After Wike Clash

    Nigeria Lieutenant Yarima Evades Assassination Attempt in Abuja Days After Wike Clash

    The Digest: Nigerian Navy Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, who recently confronted FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Abuja on Sunday evening. According to Vanguard, the officer was trailed by armed men in unmarked vehicles but used strategic maneuvers to...
  20. [VIDEO] The Moment Bode George Announced the Purge of Wike, Fayose from PDP

    Nigeria [VIDEO] The Moment Bode George Announced the Purge of Wike, Fayose from PDP

    The Peoples Democratic Party has carried out a major internal cleansing, with founding member Chief Bode George announcing the expulsion of key figures, including Nyesom Wike and Ayo Fayose. In a dramatic convention moment captured on video, George accused the FCT Minister of recruiting members...
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