NEWS

FCT workers’ strike: We are open to reasonable dialogue, blackmail won’t move us – Wike

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that the administration is open for reasonable dialogue with the striking workers. The Minister stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja Nigeria’s Capital after Court ruling that order the workers

NEWS

Ogoni Leaders petition Tinubu, accuse Wike of undermining peace dialogue

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Leaders and people of Ogoniland have petitioned President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to undermine the ongoing Federal Government–Ogoni dialogue process aimed at resolving the decades-long Ogoni crisis. The petition was submitted under the auspices of the Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP), formerly

COLUMNS

Mr. President, Wike has done enough•Abandoned FCT…wrecking Rivers State-–he has to go

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

By Musa Pai Two of Nigeria’s most consequential power centres today are the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State. One is the seat of national authority and the symbol of our collective future; the other is the country’s energy nerve centre. Stability, competence, and restraint are therefore non-negotiable in the governance of both. What Nigeria […]

HEALTH

FCT doctors hails Wike over payment of 13 months hazard allowance, wage award

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

The Association Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his commitment to the welfare of doctors in the FCT. In a letter of appreciation to the Minister, dated January 15, 2026, the Resident Doctors commended the Minister for what they called […]

NEWS

10 out of 14 demands of workers have been met, remaining four being addressed – FCTA

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that 10 out the 14 demands of the workers that are on strike have been met, adding that other demands are being looked into with a view to addressing them. The FCTA also said that there are workers under various unions such as the Law Officers Association […]

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Wike Chairs first FCTA Executive Council meeting of 2026, sets agenda for Abuja

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday presided over the first Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Committee (Exco) meeting of 2026, outlining key governance priorities for the nation’s capital in the new year. The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together top officials of the FCTA to review ongoing programmes