WIKE – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 06 May 2026 18:05:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png WIKE – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Wike Defends Withholding of Area Councils’ IGR to Pay Teachers’ Salaries https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-withholding-of-area-councils-igr-to-pay-teachers-salaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-withholding-of-area-councils-igr-to-pay-teachers-salaries/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483180 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the decision to withhold 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of area councils in the territory. Wike said the funds are being used to offset salary arrears owed to primary school teachers, a move he described as necessary to end recurring [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-withholding-of-area-councils-igr-to-pay-teachers-salaries/feed/ 0 Wike Hosts Rivers APC Delegates in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480407 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers State at his residence in Abuja. Those in attendance included the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, senators, members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Wike Assures Abuja Residents of Road Projects Completion, Backs Tinubu for 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-assures-abuja-residents-of-road-projects-completion-backs-tinubu-for-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-assures-abuja-residents-of-road-projects-completion-backs-tinubu-for-2027/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479734 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that President Bola Tinubu will ensure the completion of ongoing road projects, particularly in satellite towns, to improve living conditions. Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing residents of communities along the Bwari–Kubwa road who turned out to welcome [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-assures-abuja-residents-of-road-projects-completion-backs-tinubu-for-2027/feed/ 0 Adeyanju Alleges Makinde Eyeing FCT Minister Role in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/adeyanju-alleges-makinde-eyeing-fct-minister-role-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adeyanju-alleges-makinde-eyeing-fct-minister-role-in-2027/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479651 Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is positioning himself to replace Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2027. Adeyanju made the claim in a video shared on his social media page, where he also described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a distraction. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adeyanju-alleges-makinde-eyeing-fct-minister-role-in-2027/feed/ 0 FCT Resident Doctors Laud Wike Over Implementation of Demands https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-resident-doctors-laud-wike-over-implementation-of-demands/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-resident-doctors-laud-wike-over-implementation-of-demands/#respond Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473582 The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for implementing key demands of the union. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr George Ebong, gave the commendation during an outreach programme at the Durumi Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Abuja. Ebong [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-resident-doctors-laud-wike-over-implementation-of-demands/feed/ 0 Mutfwang Distances Himself From PDP’s Expulsion of Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu https://www.theinfostride.com/mutfwang-distances-himself-from-pdps-expulsion-of-wike-fayose-anyanwu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mutfwang-distances-himself-from-pdps-expulsion-of-wike-fayose-anyanwu/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471866 Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dissociated himself from the decision by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and other senior party figures. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mutfwang-distances-himself-from-pdps-expulsion-of-wike-fayose-anyanwu/feed/ 0 Wike hails court ruling halting PDP convention, says judgment curbs impunity https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hails-court-ruling-halting-pdp-convention-says-judgment-curbs-impunity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hails-court-ruling-halting-pdp-convention-says-judgment-curbs-impunity/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470886 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has applauded the Federal High Court ruling stopping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from conducting its planned national convention, saying the decision marks a significant step against impunity within the party. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday restrained the PDP from holding [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hails-court-ruling-halting-pdp-convention-says-judgment-curbs-impunity/feed/ 0 Wike: Babachir Lawal Wanted Tinubu’s Vice Presidential Slot https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-babachir-lawal-wanted-tinubus-vice-presidential-slot/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-babachir-lawal-wanted-tinubus-vice-presidential-slot/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465601 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, is still bitter over not being chosen as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2023 elections. Wike made the claim during an interview [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-babachir-lawal-wanted-tinubus-vice-presidential-slot/feed/ 0 Wike Says He Wanted Fubara Removed, Hails Tinubu for Saving State from Anarchy https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-says-he-wanted-fubara-removed-hails-tinubu-for-saving-state-from-anarchy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-says-he-wanted-fubara-removed-hails-tinubu-for-saving-state-from-anarchy/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408550 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he had pushed for the outright removal of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Wike made the disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, where he commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-says-he-wanted-fubara-removed-hails-tinubu-for-saving-state-from-anarchy/feed/ 0 Supreme Court Reinstates 27 Rivers Lawmakers, Orders Halt on State Funds https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-reinstates-27-rivers-lawmakers-orders-halt-on-state-funds/ https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-reinstates-27-rivers-lawmakers-orders-halt-on-state-funds/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404185 The 27 lawmakers from Rivers State reinstated by the Supreme Court on Friday erupted in jubilation, celebrating their victory with singing and dancing at the court premises in Abuja. The lawmakers, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and led by Martin Amaewhule, had been at the center of a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-reinstates-27-rivers-lawmakers-orders-halt-on-state-funds/feed/ 0 Oshiomhole Thanks PDP for ‘Giving’ Wike to Tinubu Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-thanks-pdp-for-giving-wike-to-tinubu-administration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-thanks-pdp-for-giving-wike-to-tinubu-administration/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399768 A former governor of Edo State and ex-President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed gratitude to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allowing Nyesom Wike to serve in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oshiomhole commended Wike, a PDP stalwart, for his developmental strides as the Minister of the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-thanks-pdp-for-giving-wike-to-tinubu-administration/feed/ 0 CUPP Alleges Plot to Arrest Opposition Lawmaker Ugochinyere https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-alleges-plot-to-arrest-opposition-lawmaker-ugochinyere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-alleges-plot-to-arrest-opposition-lawmaker-ugochinyere/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398375 The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged a plot by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and security agencies to arrest Hon. Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu, the lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The CUPP raised the alarm in a statement issued on Thursday following a press [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cupp-alleges-plot-to-arrest-opposition-lawmaker-ugochinyere/feed/ 0 Court to Rule on Suit Against Defecting Rivers Lawmakers January 21 https://www.theinfostride.com/court-to-rule-on-suit-against-defecting-rivers-lawmakers-january-21/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-to-rule-on-suit-against-defecting-rivers-lawmakers-january-21/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395246 The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has fixed January 21, 2025, to deliver its ruling on a suit filed by Labour Party candidates and pro-Fubara lawmakers against the Rivers State House of Assembly and 27 lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule. The pro-Fubara lawmakers, including Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy, and Adolphus Timothy, are challenging the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-to-rule-on-suit-against-defecting-rivers-lawmakers-january-21/feed/ 0 Wike Alleges Rift with Peter Obi’s Camp Over Refusal to Align Before 2023 Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-alleges-rift-with-peter-obis-camp-over-refusal-to-align-before-2023-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-alleges-rift-with-peter-obis-camp-over-refusal-to-align-before-2023-elections/#respond Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391639 Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that Peter Obi’s supporters are now at odds with him for refusing to align with their group ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike disclosed that Obi’s camp heavily lobbied him prior to the elections, but he declined their overtures, believing that the Labour Party candidate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-alleges-rift-with-peter-obis-camp-over-refusal-to-align-before-2023-elections/feed/ 0 Wike Defends His Loyalty, Says No One Can Call Me an Outsider in the PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-his-loyalty-says-no-one-can-call-me-an-outsider-in-the-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-his-loyalty-says-no-one-can-call-me-an-outsider-in-the-pdp/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389135 Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing claims that he is an outsider or a mole within the party. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Wike addressed speculations that he was distancing himself [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-defends-his-loyalty-says-no-one-can-call-me-an-outsider-in-the-pdp/feed/ 0 PDP Denies Filing Appeal in Rivers State Legal Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383471 The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied filing any appeal at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, challenging an order from the Rivers State High Court. The order in question restrains the Chief Judge of Rivers State and the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly from receiving or [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/feed/ 0 Rivers State AG Asserts Loss of Assembly Seats by 27 Lawmakers https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-ag-asserts-loss-of-assembly-seats-by-27-lawmakers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-ag-asserts-loss-of-assembly-seats-by-27-lawmakers/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380404 The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, has declared that the 27 members of the State Assembly loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike have forfeited their seats. Iboroma emphasized that these lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year and are no longer members of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-ag-asserts-loss-of-assembly-seats-by-27-lawmakers/feed/ 0 Governor Sim Fubara Vows to Focus on Development Amidst Clash with Predecessor Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-focus-on-development-amidst-clash-with-predecessor-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-focus-on-development-amidst-clash-with-predecessor-wike/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378744 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to prioritize improving the quality of life and socio-economic status of Rivers people rather than engaging with detractors. Amidst an ongoing conflict with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over control of the state’s politics and resources, Fubara emphasized his commitment to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-focus-on-development-amidst-clash-with-predecessor-wike/feed/ 0 Bode George Reveals Strategy to Resolve Atiku-Wike Rift in PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-reveals-strategy-to-resolve-atiku-wike-rift-in-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-reveals-strategy-to-resolve-atiku-wike-rift-in-pdp/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377485 Bode George, the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest, has suggested a path to resolve the rift between the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Arise Television, George acknowledged that there was a trigger for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-reveals-strategy-to-resolve-atiku-wike-rift-in-pdp/feed/ 0 Former PDP Chairman Accuses Wike of Creating Crisis Ahead of NEC Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/former-pdp-chairman-accuses-wike-of-creating-crisis-ahead-of-nec-meeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/former-pdp-chairman-accuses-wike-of-creating-crisis-ahead-of-nec-meeting/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375947 Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of attempting to create a crisis to boost his relevance before President Bola Tinubu, who is allegedly “getting fed up” with Wike’s involvement in FCT governance. Secondus claimed that Wike is fabricating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/former-pdp-chairman-accuses-wike-of-creating-crisis-ahead-of-nec-meeting/feed/ 0 Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition Accuses FCT Minister of Undermining Federal Character https://www.theinfostride.com/reformed-arewa-youth-coalition-accuses-fct-minister-of-undermining-federal-character/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reformed-arewa-youth-coalition-accuses-fct-minister-of-undermining-federal-character/#respond Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375038 The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of disregarding the principle of federal character in his appointments. During a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the group alleged that Wike was managing the FCT as if it were his personal fiefdom, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reformed-arewa-youth-coalition-accuses-fct-minister-of-undermining-federal-character/feed/ 0 Governor Sim Fubara Vows to Keep Nyesom Wike’s Camp Restless https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-keep-nyesom-wikes-camp-restless/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-keep-nyesom-wikes-camp-restless/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374920 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has denounced a purported list of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the state circulating on social media as fake. Fubara, who has been at odds with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, vowed to keep Wike’s camp restless. Speaking at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-vows-to-keep-nyesom-wikes-camp-restless/feed/ 0 Governor Sim Fubara Dismisses Accusations of Crowd Renting by Minister Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-dismisses-accusations-of-crowd-renting-by-minister-nyesom-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-dismisses-accusations-of-crowd-renting-by-minister-nyesom-wike/#respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374769 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has responded strongly to accusations made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, claiming that Fubara rents crowds for thanksgiving events. Governor Fubara criticized Wike’s comments, expressing regret for supporting Fubara’s gubernatorial bid. Wike’s remarks were made during a public address to supporters, where he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-dismisses-accusations-of-crowd-renting-by-minister-nyesom-wike/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Asserts Electoral Victory, Promises Continuity of Governance in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-asserts-electoral-victory-promises-continuity-of-governance-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-asserts-electoral-victory-promises-continuity-of-governance-in-rivers-state/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374238 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to serving out its full tenure, dismissing any notion of an early end to his tenure. He claimed that the people of Rivers State can attest to his victory in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Speaking during a solidarity visit by members of the Family [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-asserts-electoral-victory-promises-continuity-of-governance-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Rivers APC Criticizes Governor Fubara Over Remarks at Wigwe’s Funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-criticizes-governor-fubara-over-remarks-at-wigwes-funeral/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-criticizes-governor-fubara-over-remarks-at-wigwes-funeral/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:30:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372907 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his remarks at the funeral of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son over the weekend. Chief Tony Okocha, the chairman of the seven-man Caretaker Committee of the APC in the state, made this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-criticizes-governor-fubara-over-remarks-at-wigwes-funeral/feed/ 0 Lawmaker representing Ex Governor Nyesom Wike’s Ward Resigns, Backs Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-representing-ex-governor-nyesom-wikes-ward-resigns-backs-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-representing-ex-governor-nyesom-wikes-ward-resigns-backs-governor-fubara/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372518 Hon. Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker representing the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has announced his resignation. He declared his support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state and stepped down from his position as Leader of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-representing-ex-governor-nyesom-wikes-ward-resigns-backs-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 SERAP sues govs, Wike over alleged missing LGA funds https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-sues-govs-wike-over-alleged-missing-lga-funds/ https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-sues-govs-wike-over-alleged-missing-lga-funds/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:54:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371933 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal proceedings against several governors, including Nyesom Wike, over allegations of missing funds allocated to Local Government Areas (LGAs). The legal action underscores SERAP’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds. The Infosride delves into the details of the lawsuit, the specific [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-sues-govs-wike-over-alleged-missing-lga-funds/feed/ 0 SERAP Urges Governors, Including Wike, to Account for N40 Trillion Local Government Funds Within 7 Days https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-urges-governors-including-wike-to-account-for-n40-trillion-local-government-funds-within-7-days/ https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-urges-governors-including-wike-to-account-for-n40-trillion-local-government-funds-within-7-days/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:29:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369206 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on governors, including Governor Nyesom Wike, to provide an account of N40 trillion allocated to local government areas within a 7-day period. This move seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance in the utilization of local government funds. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/serap-urges-governors-including-wike-to-account-for-n40-trillion-local-government-funds-within-7-days/feed/ 0 Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Accuses Nyesom Wike of Disrupting Peace in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/elder-statesman-edwin-clark-accuses-nyesom-wike-of-disrupting-peace-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elder-statesman-edwin-clark-accuses-nyesom-wike-of-disrupting-peace-in-rivers-state/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368683 Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has accused Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT), of being unready to sustain peace amidst the political crisis in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Clark asserted that Wike’s ongoing activities were clear indications [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elder-statesman-edwin-clark-accuses-nyesom-wike-of-disrupting-peace-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 PDP Threatens Sanctions Against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for Alleged Anti-Party Activities https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-threatens-sanctions-against-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-for-alleged-anti-party-activities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-threatens-sanctions-against-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-for-alleged-anti-party-activities/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364891 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to sanction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for allegedly working against the party’s interests. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, made this declaration during a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. Damagum’s statement comes in the wake [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-threatens-sanctions-against-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-for-alleged-anti-party-activities/feed/ 0 Former Rep Member Warns of Frustration and Humiliation if Wike Shifts to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/former-rep-member-warns-of-frustration-and-humiliation-if-wike-shifts-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/former-rep-member-warns-of-frustration-and-humiliation-if-wike-shifts-to-apc/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364640 Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sani Muhammad Takori, representing Bukkuyum/Gummi federal constituency in Zamfara State, has voiced concerns about the potential fallout if Governor Nyesom Wike switches allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Takori cautions that such a move could lead to frustration and humiliation for Wike. Expressing his views in Gusau, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/former-rep-member-warns-of-frustration-and-humiliation-if-wike-shifts-to-apc/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Affirms Focus on Mandate, Not Conflict Amidst Ongoing Rift https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-affirms-focus-on-mandate-not-conflict-amidst-ongoing-rift/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-affirms-focus-on-mandate-not-conflict-amidst-ongoing-rift/#respond Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364559 In a clear stance against political discord, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared his administration’s dedication to delivering its mandate rather than engaging in confrontations. Governor Fubara conveyed this commitment during the official commencement of a housing project comprising 20,000 units for low-income earners in Mbodo-Aluu, along the International Airport Road in Ikwerre [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-affirms-focus-on-mandate-not-conflict-amidst-ongoing-rift/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Breaks Silence, Vows to Safeguard Rivers State Amid Political Turmoil https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-breaks-silence-vows-to-safeguard-rivers-state-amid-political-turmoil/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-breaks-silence-vows-to-safeguard-rivers-state-amid-political-turmoil/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364526 Against the backdrop of heightened political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has broken his silence, addressing the public in a video posted on his official X handle. Expressing gratitude to the people of Rivers State, Governor Fubara pledged to persist in safeguarding the interests of the state’s residents. He assured the public of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-breaks-silence-vows-to-safeguard-rivers-state-amid-political-turmoil/feed/ 0 Rivers APC Chairman Extols Nyesom Wike as Political Dean, Woos Him to Join Party https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chairman-extols-nyesom-wike-as-political-dean-woos-him-to-join-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chairman-extols-nyesom-wike-as-political-dean-woos-him-to-join-party/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364497 Tony Okocha, Chairman of the Rivers State Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the dean of politics in Nigeria. Okocha, speaking at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, emphasized Wike’s significant political influence, extending beyond Rivers State. Okocha urged Wike to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chairman-extols-nyesom-wike-as-political-dean-woos-him-to-join-party/feed/ 0 Defection of 27 Lawmakers Signals Wike’s Political Quandary, Says Former nPDP Spokesperson https://www.theinfostride.com/defection-of-27-lawmakers-signals-wikes-political-quandary-says-former-npdp-spokesperson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/defection-of-27-lawmakers-signals-wikes-political-quandary-says-former-npdp-spokesperson/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364230 Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the now-defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), has voiced concerns over the defection of 27 lawmakers aligned with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Eze contends that this mass defection underscores Wike’s inclination towards political peril. In a statement released to the media, Eze [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/defection-of-27-lawmakers-signals-wikes-political-quandary-says-former-npdp-spokesperson/feed/ 0 APC Urges FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to Join Party Amidst Surge in Defections https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-to-join-party-amidst-surge-in-defections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-to-join-party-amidst-surge-in-defections/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364001 The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended an invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to join their ranks, asserting that his presence is crucial for the party. Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, emphasized the party’s current position in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-fct-minister-nyesom-wike-to-join-party-amidst-surge-in-defections/feed/ 0 Reno Omokri Identifies Critical Flaw in PDP Strategy for 2023 Presidential Election https://www.theinfostride.com/reno-omokri-identifies-critical-flaw-in-pdp-strategy-for-2023-presidential-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reno-omokri-identifies-critical-flaw-in-pdp-strategy-for-2023-presidential-election/#respond Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363733 Sociopolitical activist Reno Omokri asserts that PDP’s failure to nominate Nyesom Wike as vice presidential candidate was a pivotal error, impacting election results. In a post on X, Omokri stated, “The biggest mistake in the PDP during the #NigerianElections2023 was not giving Wike the vice presidential slot. By how many votes did we lose to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reno-omokri-identifies-critical-flaw-in-pdp-strategy-for-2023-presidential-election/feed/ 0 PDP Acting Chairman Declares No Suspension for ‘Disloyal’ Members, Emphasizes Reconciliation https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-acting-chairman-declares-no-suspension-for-disloyal-members-emphasizes-reconciliation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-acting-chairman-declares-no-suspension-for-disloyal-members-emphasizes-reconciliation/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363117 Umar Damagum, the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirmed that the National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership would refrain from suspending or dismissing any ‘disloyal’ member. This statement follows calls from PDP stakeholders urging Damagum to take action against individuals, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, for alleged anti-party activities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-acting-chairman-declares-no-suspension-for-disloyal-members-emphasizes-reconciliation/feed/ 0 Lukman Accuses APC NWC of Political Machinations in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/lukman-accuses-apc-nwc-of-political-machinations-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lukman-accuses-apc-nwc-of-political-machinations-in-rivers-state/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:13:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362288 Dr. Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman, North-West, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has leveled accusations against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, alleging manipulative politics in the dissolution of Rivers State executives across all levels. Last week, the APC’s NWC announced the dissolution of the Rivers State Executives and appointed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lukman-accuses-apc-nwc-of-political-machinations-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Ijaw National Congress Advocates Reconciliation for Political Harmony in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/ijaw-national-congress-advocates-reconciliation-for-political-harmony-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ijaw-national-congress-advocates-reconciliation-for-political-harmony-in-rivers-state/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:17:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362223 The Ijaw National Congress Worldwide has called upon the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to pursue reconciliation with Governor Siminialayi Fubara in the interest of peace and prosperity in the state. Expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing political tensions, especially between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, the group emphasized its commitment to truth [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ijaw-national-congress-advocates-reconciliation-for-political-harmony-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 President Tinubu has directed me to build new Appeal Court in Abuja – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360416 Nyesom Wike, who serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that he has been given a direction from the president to construct a new Court of Appeal in Abuja. This was announced by the Minister of Justice during the opening ceremony of the 2023 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/feed/ 0 FCT open for discussion with UAE on tourism development – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:44:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360402 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, stated on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory Administration, also known as the FCTA, is open to have discussions on the topic of tourism development with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was disclosed by Wike during a visit to his office in Abuja by Salem [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/feed/ 0 Wike desires to rule two political parties, has extraordinary resources – Dele Momodu https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-desires-to-rule-two-political-parties-has-extraordinary-resources-dele-momodu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-desires-to-rule-two-political-parties-has-extraordinary-resources-dele-momodu/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359880 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, aspires to be the monarch of two political parties, according to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu, who made the revelation on Wednesday. Momodu stated that Wike’s access to resources is enormous and unstoppable. The seasoned reporter was responding to a user who had criticized [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-desires-to-rule-two-political-parties-has-extraordinary-resources-dele-momodu/feed/ 0 Rivers crisis: Outcome of Wike’s meeting with PDP Governors in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359138 It has come to light that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, met with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum. The details of this meeting have been made public. You may recall that in the wake of the political upheaval that occurred in Rivers State on Sunday night, the governors of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Fubara vs Wike: I need my base to remain politically relevant https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vs-wike-i-need-my-base-to-remain-politically-relevant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vs-wike-i-need-my-base-to-remain-politically-relevant/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359072 Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, has declared that he is powerless without the support of his constituents. Wike stated once he loses his base as a politician, he has lost his relevance politically. The former governor of Rivers State has stated that he will not be disturbed by the slander directed at him. On [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vs-wike-i-need-my-base-to-remain-politically-relevant/feed/ 0 PDP governors gather in Abuja for emergency meeting over Rivers Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:20:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359040 On Tuesday evening, governors who are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) converged on Abuja for an emergency meeting. It was learnt that the meeting was called because of the current issue in Rivers State, which is occurring because some members of the state house of assembly have begun attempts to impeach Sim Fubara, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/feed/ 0 Rivers Unrest: Let there be peace – PDP NWC begs Wike, Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-unrest-let-there-be-peace-pdp-nwc-begs-wike-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-unrest-let-there-be-peace-pdp-nwc-begs-wike-fubara/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:07:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359027 Both the current Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been asked by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to put their swords down. After the Rivers State Assembly made a motion to impeach the governor, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-unrest-let-there-be-peace-pdp-nwc-begs-wike-fubara/feed/ 0 Fubara: Timi Frank urges Tinubu to sack Wike as minister https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-timi-frank-urges-tinubu-to-sack-wike-as-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-timi-frank-urges-tinubu-to-sack-wike-as-minister/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358948 Timi Frank, who served as a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a call for President Bola Tinubu to immediately fire Nyesom Wike from his position as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike is being accused of being the mastermind behind a plot to remove Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-timi-frank-urges-tinubu-to-sack-wike-as-minister/feed/ 0 Rivers crisis: Drive Wike out of town with your executive power – Bwala to Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-drive-wike-out-of-town-with-your-executive-power-bwala-to-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-drive-wike-out-of-town-with-your-executive-power-bwala-to-fubara/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358859 Daniel Bwala, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, or PDP, has issued a call to action to the governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, urging him to utilize the full weight of his executive powers to force Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, out of town. According to Bwala, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-drive-wike-out-of-town-with-your-executive-power-bwala-to-fubara/feed/ 0 Abuja belongs to all Nigerians — APC chieftain Vatsa tackle Gumi https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-belongs-to-all-nigerians-apc-chieftain-vatsa-tackle-gumi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-belongs-to-all-nigerians-apc-chieftain-vatsa-tackle-gumi/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:30:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358685 Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has noted that the era of using ethnic and religious identity to attract sympathy or favour is over in the north. Vatsa, who spoke in Minna, was reacting to the recent attack against FCT Minister [...]

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