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Nyesom Wike has publicly thrown his weight behind Samuel Anyanwu, the affirmed national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), amidst a prolonged leadership tussle. Speaking at Anyanwu’s 60th birthday, Wike assured his ally, “Don’t be afraid, I’m with you,” promising continued support...

Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, and suspended Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara declared the end of their political feud after a closed-door peace meeting hosted by President Tinubu at the presidential villa on Thursday. Both leaders pledged cooperation moving forward. Wike announced that all...

In a significant political development, President Bola Tinubu has successfully reunited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, along with members of the State House of Assembly. The reconciliation took place after a meeting...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised PDP Acting Chairman Umar Damagum for asking National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu to resume duty, arguing that such a directive is misplaced. Wike said “Strings and Stumbles” like this exposes the party’s internal confusion Wike declared that Damagum lacks...

President Bola Tinubu has asked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to block out distractions from “busybodies and bystanders” and stay focused on delivering infrastructural reforms in Abuja. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja...

Wike is rallying embattled PDP leaders to "save the party", despite being a central force in its internal crisis. His gathering of ex-Governors and top chieftains raises a critical question: Can the man who fractured the house now fix it? Wike hosts Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, and others under...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration is demanding ground rent payments from foreign embassies in Abuja, creating tension between Nigeria's revenue collection efforts and established diplomatic protocols. Several embassies have resisted the payment demands, citing diplomatic immunity and...

Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, called out Arise TV host Reuben Abati, suggesting he resign and work directly for Rotimi Amaechi after criticising Wike. Lere Olayinka accused Reuben Abati of bias and unprofessionalism on live TV. Olayinka claimed Abati now speaks for Amaechi, Wike's...

Democratic expression meets institutional control when two Obafemi Awolowo University students challenge power directly. Kelechi Ejike and Joshua Temitope Oladepo held "Compensate Victims of Demolition" placards during FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's "Nigeria of Our Dreams" lecture on June 5, 2025...

In Rivers State politics, some godfathers never stop calling the shots. Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi unleashed a scathing critique of his successor, Nyesom Wike, during an Arise TV interview, dismissing claims that Wike made him governor and asserting his former subordinate remains...

Suspended Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara met with President Bola Tinubu at the president’s private residence in Lagos on Tuesday, marking a significant political move amid the lingering crisis in Rivers state. Although the content of the closed-door meeting wasn’t made public, Fubara’s visit...

Nyesom Wike has hit back at Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that Nigerians, including himself, are hungry, accusing the former minister of being power-hungry, not starving. Amaechi recently said during his 60th birthday that “we’re all hungry,” citing worsening economic hardship. Wike responded...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike once again dominated headlines with another fiery media chat in Abuja, doubling down on his no-nonsense approach to governance while taking shots at political rivals—including Rotimi Amaechi and his estranged protégé, Governor Sim Fubara. From reclaiming unpaid...

When public officials dress for millions while citizens struggle for thousands, fashion becomes a political statement. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's £2,125 (N4.1m) Versace denim outfit at an Abuja event has ignited fierce debate about leadership sensitivity during economic hardship. Social media...