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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

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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

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Video: Wike warns APC National Secretary to steer clear of Rivers politics

Daily Dispatch January 5, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, over his recent comments concerning Rivers State. Reacting sharply, Wike cautioned Basiru to refrain from making statements about Rivers politics, insisting that the state should not be taken […]

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2027: Wike urges other states to replicate Rivers rainbow coalition for Tinubu

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged other States to emulate Rivers State’s rare ability to build a broad-based, cross-party political alliance, for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that no state currently matches the Rivers State “Rainbow Coalition” model ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said […]

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2027: We‘ll follow Wike’s instruction – Rivers APC

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

Leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared that whatever instruction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives on 2027 elections concerning the State will be followed. The Chairman of the party, Mr Rejoice Otobo, stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit […]