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The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to forcefully break into and damage the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt if the Rivers State Government continues to deny him access to hold political rallies. Issuing the warning during an event to...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on November 15, 2025. Presiding Judge Uche Agomoh ruled the convention was organised in flagrant disregard of multiple court orders and barred the elected National...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that fully meeting the financial demands of striking FCT Administration workers would prevent the government from funding critical infrastructure. Addressing the impasse during the launch of new ambulances, Wike...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed it is engaged in high-level, behind-the-scenes negotiations to resolve the protracted political crisis in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. APC National...

The Digest: Public primary schools and local health centres across the Federal Capital Territory remain closed for the ninth consecutive day as the strike by FCT Administration workers continues, despite a National Industrial Court order to suspend the action. The Joint Unions Action Committee...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has initiated contempt proceedings against striking workers of the FCT Administration (FCTA). The move follows the workers' refusal to comply with a January 27 order from the National Industrial Court, which...

The Digest: Striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have continued their industrial action despite a National Industrial Court order to suspend the strike. The unions, including the Joint Union Action Committee, Nigeria Union of Teachers, and Nigeria Union of Local...

The Digest: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory to continue their strike against the FCT Administration, despite a National Industrial Court order to suspend the action. In a circular, NLC acting general secretary Benson Upah cited...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to striking workers, threatening to make a "scapegoat" of anyone who blocks office gates and to apply the "big stick" against those who fail to resume work. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Wike...

The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all its striking workers to resume duties immediately on Wednesday. According to a circular signed by the Acting Head of Service, Nancy Sebati Nathan, the directive follows a court order from the National Industrial...

The Digest: The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja has issued an order compelling workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing indefinite strike. According to a ruling, Justice E.D. Subilim granted an interlocutory injunction following a suit...

The Digest: Official and academic activities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remain completely grounded as the indefinite strike by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) enters its sixth day. The strike, over unpaid wage awards and a litany of grievances, has expanded with the...

The Digest: Tension flared in Abuja on Monday as a group of protesting workers reportedly chased the motorcade of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to a report by Daily Trust, the aggrieved workers, who are on strike over unresolved welfare and salary issues...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu faces a significant strategic dilemma in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections, caught between supporting the state's governor, Siminalayi Fubara, or the influential Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. While Wike was instrumental in delivering...

The Digest: Nigerians on social media have sparked debate over perceived extravagance after photos from the graduation of Joaquin Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, showed him wearing Maison Margiela Tabi flats valued at approximately $2,470 (around ₦3.7 million). A post highlighting the...

The Digest: An old video of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has resurfaced online, in which he criticizes the practice of sending Nigerian students abroad to study courses like Law, Economics, and English. In the clip, the former Rivers State governor questions why Nigerians would seek overseas...

The Digest: Youth protesters have staged a demonstration at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, calling for the removal of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protest follows a public dispute between Wike and APC National Secretary...

The Digest: Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has affirmed that Siminalayi Fubara is the recognized leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Bwala stated that this position aligns with both the party's national chairman...

The Digest: Joaquin Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has graduated with a Master of Science degree in Management and Technology Change from King’s College London. Images from the ceremony were shared on social media by the minister’s media aide. The...

The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly claims that Chief Judge Simeon Amadi has acknowledged receipt of the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu. This comes despite a High Court interim order issued last week, which restrained the Chief...