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Police summon ex-Rivers SSG Danagogo for alleged plot to assassinate Wike

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, to Abuja to answer questions for an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The invitation, issued by the Intelligence

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Rivers impeachment: Two Lawmakers step back, call for peaceful resolution

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have pulled out of the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, urging their colleagues to seek an amicable settlement. The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents Omuma State Constituency, and Peter Abbey of […]

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Don’t hold grudges because I chose politics — Wike fires back at critics, reaffirms grip on Rivers votes

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions. The Minister stated this on Sunday during the grand finale of his “thank you” tour to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, […]

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Wike harps on unity for progress in Rivers

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, called for unity of purpose for the growth and progress of Rivers State. Wike made the call during his ongoing “thank you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers. He said that unity had brought progress and development for Andoni people, stressing the need […]

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No budget in Rivers, Fubara spending public funds illegally – Ewor

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2026

A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has expressed concern that Rivers State do not have an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Ewor expressed the concern on Wednesday, during a “thank you” visit to Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state by the Minister […]

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Wike claims ₦50bn role in Tinubu’s victory, warns against political marginalisation

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked fresh political debate after declaring that he spent about ₦50 billion to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s president. Wike, speaking during a political engagement, said his contributions to the 2023 presidential campaign were substantial