COLUMNS

Wike, Fubara, And A Captured State

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde In the last couple of days, Rivers State has been in the news for the wrong reasons. Since the 2023 general elections that returned Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of the State, the state has not enjoyed any semblance of peace beyond six months. The state and its

NEWS

FCT Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders Vow Support For Tinubu, Hail Wike +photos

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

Leaders and Traditional Rulers in communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have vowed to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government, noting that “the appointment of an Abuja indigene as a Minister and strategic national roles has strengthened the people’s sense of belonging and purpose within the federation.” During a visit

Politics

Rivers LG Elections: Fubara Loses To APC

Daily Dispatch August 31, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 20 out of the 23 local government areas in Saturday’s Chairmanship and Councillorship elections, according to results released by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In contrast, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managed to secure only three LGAs. Notably, Governor Siminalayi

NEWS

Wike Inaugurates Committees On Land Use Abuse In FCT, River Park Pstate

Daily Dispatch August 8, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated two committees to address the land issues at River Park Estate and abuse of the land use act in FCT. Wike, while inaugurating the committees in Abuja, described the two issues as “very important” in streamlining the activities of the FCT Administration […]

NEWS

FCT Emerges Nigeria’s Top Foreign Investment Destination

Daily Dispatch August 5, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has emerged as the top destination for foreign investment into Nigeria, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report titled Nigeria Capital importation, Q1 2025, said the FCT attracted $3.04bn to come first from the $2.54bn Lagos attracted during the period. According to Daily Trust, […]

EDUCATION

UNIPORT Honours Wike, Names Convocation Arena After Him

Daily Dispatch July 26, 2025

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State has named its convocation Arena after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The arena, was officially inaugurated on Saturday by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. The inauguration was part of activities marking the university’s 35 Combined […]