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Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, is enroute to China for a series of official engagements toward the provision of water for satellite towns in the FCT. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. …

No apology from Fubara yet – Wike replies Tompolo

No apology from Fubara yet – Wike replies Tompolo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected calls for reconciliation from former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, stating that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has not approached him for forgiveness. In a statement issued by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, the minister made it clear that forgiveness …

Wike hosts suspended Rivers lawmakers to dinner in UK

Wike hosts suspended Rivers lawmakers to dinner in UK

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hosted a group of suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly in the United Kingdom on Monday. According to a post by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the lawmakers—currently in the UK for a “legislative capacity building” program—were …

Despite banning group from hosting Wike in Bayelsa, Diri says he’s not against rallies

Despite banning group from hosting Wike in Bayelsa, Diri says he’s not against rallies

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said his administration will always abide by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals and will ensure that the prevailing peace and security of the state are not compromised. Diri stated this on Wednesday at the 158th State Executive Council …