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Rivers: Rainbow Coalition Will Align With Areas of Political Strength, Wike

Daily Dispatch May 11, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the emerging “rainbow coalition” in Rivers State, ahead of the 2027 elections would shape its political strategy around areas where it commands electoral strength. Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing

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Apo Mechanics Relocation Finally Becomes Reality, Says Wike

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that the long-delayed relocation of Apo Mechanics to Wassa had finally become a reality under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke after inspecting ongoing projects, including the Wassa informal sector roads, Road CN2 in Katampe, OSEX Main Carriageways and Gaduwa Road in Abuja.

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Wike clarifies land allocation policy, says critics are being hypocritical

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at critics regarding the allocation of land to diplomatic personnel, accusing critics of hypocrisy for questioning policies from which they have previously benefited. ​In a pointed response to recent criticisms that the government is prioritizing foreign diplomats over “ordinary”

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Abuja Mega Projects Must Be Ready for Tinubu’s Third Anniversary, Wike Told Contractors

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, told contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, to meet agreed deadlines as the administration prepares for a major commissioning programme marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Wike spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing projects, including

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Wike Defends Witholding Of 10% IGR Meant For Area Council, Says Funds Targeted At Payment Of Teachers’ Salary in FCT

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended the witholding of 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, which is meant to be remitted to the area councils, insisting that the funds are being used to pay the arrears of salaries of […]

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Wike Urges EU Countries To Partner With FCT On Investments, Cultural Exchange, Others

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to deepen investment ties, strengthen cultural exchanges, and partner with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in areas of mutual interest to build a prosperous Abuja and Nigeria. Wike, while addressing EU Heads of Mission during a meeting at […]