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The Impact of Political Leadership on Infrastructural Development In Nigeria: Between Dividends of Democracy and Good Governance

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

A Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja delivered by His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike at the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium, main campus of the University of Abuja. Opening RemarksI am profoundly honoured to address this distinguished

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FCT Council Election: I ‘ll support only those supporting President Tinubu – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will only support whoever supports President Bola Tinubu’s reelection, irrespective of political party in the FCT Area Councils’ election, scheduled for February 21. The Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka in a statement issued on Sunday said Wike stated

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FCT Magistrate Court Buildings To Be Delivered By June As Wike Inspects Project Sites

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction of Magistrate Court buildings in three different locations across the federal capital, confirming that contractors are expect to deliver the new facilities by the end of June 2026. Speaking during an inspection tour of various court sites on […]

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FCT Bus Terminals Awaiting FEC Approval To Begin Operations – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once the the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the operations and management of the terminals is approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Wike gave the assurance […]

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Airport – Kuje – Gwagwalada Mega Road Projects For Commisioning In June – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 11, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the ongoing dualisation of the Airport road to Kuje and Gwagwalada roads has reached an advanced stage, which will be ready for commissioning in June, this year, as part of activities to mark the President third years in office. Wike gave […]

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Wike confirms Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis, expresses hope it’ll be the last

Daily Dispatch February 11, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed confirmed the reported meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and other leaders of the State, over the political rift in the State, expressing confidence that the intervention will be the last. The Minister stated this while answering […]