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Umahi ready to change federal roads narrative, says APC chieftain

POLITICS

Umahi ready to change federal roads narrative, says APC chieftain

Bode September 15, 2023

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Chaka Nweze, says the Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has so far shown readiness to change the poor narrative of federal roads in the country. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...

Wike: Beyond the bulldozers and focus on city centre

Bode September 14, 2023

At a news conference shortly after he was sworn in, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, promised to restore the Abuja Master Plan even if it takes demolishing all illegal buildings and structures. “It is not going to be business as usual. Those distorting...

METRO

FCTA to give attention to development of satellite towns – Wike

Bode September 13, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike said that the FCT Administration would give due attention to the development of satellite towns. Wike stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of Mandate Secretaries for the FCT Administration. He said that...

Nyesom Wike during the Inauguration of the projects in Abuja 2

METRO

FCTA releases list of 135 roads for rehabilitation, resurfacing in FCT

Bode September 12, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has released the list of some of the 135 roads inaugurated for rehabilitation and resurfacing in Wuse, Garki, Gwarimpa and Maitama Districts. The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, who inaugurated Phase I of the projects on Monday, gave the contractors...

METRO

Don’t engage in contract variation – Wike warns contractors handling rehabilitation of 135 roads

Bode September 12, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has cautioned contractors handling the rehabilitation of 135 roads in the capital city and civil engineering services against contract variations. Wike, who gave the warning while inaugurating the projects in Abuja on Monday, said that the...

METRO

Wike flags off re-surfacing and rehabilitation of Abuja roads

Bode September 10, 2023

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – As part of efforts to improve road infrastructure in Abuja, the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, will on Monday, 11th September, 2023, flag-off the re-surfacing and rehabilitation of existing roads and remedial works on bridges of major roads in...

METRO

Wike speaks on inviting EFCC, ICPC to probe former FCT Minister, Bello

Bode September 10, 2023

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has debunked an online media report (not NATIONAL ACCORD) alleging that he planned inviting the EFCC and ICPC to investigate his predecessor, Malam Muhammad Bello. The rebuttal is contained in a...

OPINION

Reign of forced evictions and Nigeria’s housing shortage By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI

Bode September 6, 2023

Nigerians, particularly many residents of Abuja, woke up recently to a reported threat by the new Minister for the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, to demolish any building that contravenes the Abuja master plan. Wike, going by media reports said; “If you know you have built where you are...

POLITICS

Expel Wike at your own peril, Fayose warns PDP leaders

Bode September 2, 2023

A former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against expelling Nyesom Wike. Wike, a chieftain of the PDP, worked against the party in the 2023 presidential election and has since been appointed as a member of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. ...

Nigerian News

Wike, 2face, others make list of 100 peace icons in Africa

Bode August 30, 2023

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, renowned veteran singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that they were named among other Africans in the list released by the organiser on its website...

From L-R: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike; Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud; and Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory administration, Me Adsole Olusade, during a meeting with contractors on Monday to get them back to site

METRO

FCT to deliver millennium tower project in two years – Wike

Bode August 29, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike said on Monday that the ministry will deliver the Millennium Tower project in the next two years. Wike stated this in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with contractors handling different projects in the FCT. The News Agency...

Former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State

METRO

N5bn palliative: FCT considering transportation, food – Wike

Bode August 29, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCTA is considering transportation and food supplies support with the N5 billion palliative received from the Federal Government . Wike stated this in Abuja on Monday after a closed-door meeting with contractors handling different projects...

BUSINESS

Tinubu, Wike, others to attend CIBN Banking, Finance Conference

Bode August 29, 2023

President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, are among dignitaries expected to attend the 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Mrs Bukola Smith, Chairperson, Consultative Committee of the 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference...

METRO

Wike: I’ll get every contractor back to site with direct supervision from my office

Bode August 29, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he will get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision and office of the Minister of State. Wike, who stated this at the opening of a meeting with contractors handling different projects in the...

Wike and the gods of Abuja

METRO

Wike and the gods of Abuja

Bode August 28, 2023

First, he’s a news maker. The word is going round that there’s a new sheriff in town. His dance steps, his spoken words, and his actions are unique and distinct. His ability to anatomize scenarios and come up with unerring interpretations is unmatched. His croaky voice albeit, may...

METRO

Wike frowns at congratulatory billboards, advertorials in his honour

Bode August 27, 2023

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has requested well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory billboards in his honour. Mr. Wike stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Press, Office...

Rescue operation ongoing at the site of the building collapse at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja, on Thursday

METRO

Victims of Abuja building collapse laud Wike for settling medical bills

Bode August 26, 2023

Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-story building located at Lagos Street, Garki Village collapsed on Wednesday, killing...

METRO

Abuja building collapse: Wike orders arrest of landlord, victims count losses

Bode August 24, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has, ordered the arrest of the owner of the two-storey building that collapsed on Wednesday night at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja. The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA), said in a statement that that two victims...

The Lexus SUV Nyesom Wike use on Wednesday while inspecting rail track rehabilitation in Abuja

METRO

Wike speaks on buying N300m bullet proof SUV

Bode August 23, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has refuted claims of purchasing a N300 million Armoured Lexus LX600 SUV on assumption to office. Wike made the rebuttal shortly after a visit to Metro Train Station, Abuja on Wednesday to inspect ongoing rehabilitation of Abuja...

METRO

Wike inspects rail transport project, first official assignment

Bode August 23, 2023

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, inspected the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System rehabilitation project as first official assignment. Wike told journalists during a visit to the ARMT Metro Station, in Abuja, that the measure was part of his resolve to...