Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings allegedly encroaching on the Right of Way of Abuja’s Ring Road 3 corridor. Wike issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing road projects across the FCT. The affected structures are located along the corridor linking…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the FCT Traffic Management authorities to clamp down on car racing in residential areas following complaints that the activity poses a danger to residents and other road users. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Wike said the issue had not been formally reported to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and commissioned before the end of 2026. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects on Monday, Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the Apo–Karshi…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration over the ongoing indefinite strike by FCTA workers, as the dispute heads for court hearing on Monday. Workers of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority began the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of billions of naira allocated as security votes. SERAP said the suit was prompted by worsening insecurity across several…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on his 58th birthday, commending his record of impactful public service and results-driven leadership. In a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Wike as a bold and outstanding performer…
Abuja, Nigeria – A lawyer, Bob James, has petitioned Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging her to suspend Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from the Body of Benchers following a public altercation with a naval officer in Abuja. The petition follows the circulation of a video on November 11…
Abuja, Tuesday – Drama unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, engaged in a tense confrontation with a group of Nigerian Naval officers during an inspection of disputed land within the city. The confrontation, captured in a video released by Channels Television, showed the minister angrily…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has granted a final 14-day grace period to property owners who violated land use regulations in parts of Abuja to pay a ₦5 million conversion fee or face enforcement action. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has presidential ambitions for 2027. Wike also denied having a close personal relationship with Makinde, emphasizing that their connection is strictly political, not personal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Wike explained that his recent…
