Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday broke his silence on speculation about Governor Siminalayi Fubara seeking re-election in 2027. Wike, who featured on Channels Television, declined to make a direct commitment, warning that such debates could trigger avoidable political tension in the state. When asked if he would back Fubara for a second term, Wike cautioned against heating the polity with premature political campaigns. He said, “Let’s not bring up what can cause unnecessary crisis. We still have two years. Let us focus on helping the governor to deliver governance.…
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England international, Marcus Rashford announced himself to Barcelona fans in spectacular fashion, scoring twice in a 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Thursday night, September 18. The win got the Spanish champions off the mark in this season’s Champions League, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland hit his 50th goal in the competition on a night full of European drama. Rashford, still waiting for his first goal since joining on loan from Manchester United in July, broke the deadlock just before the hour. He rose sharply to nod in a Jules Kounde cross, silencing…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has intensified consultations with political heavyweights as he prepares to make another run for the presidency in 2027. An official announcement on his political platform is expected in November. Naija News learnt that Obi’s recent meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja was aimed at seeking his support and persuading him not to join the 2027 race. According to multiple sources who spoke with Punch, Obi later briefed former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the outcome of the Jonathan meeting, while also soliciting his continued backing. A senior insider in Obi’s camp…
The disappearance of two persons, including a senior aide to Governor Hyacinth Alia, has raised tension in Benue State. Alia’s Principal Special Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation, Atu Terver, was reported to have gone missing on Tuesday while travelling between Makurdi and Abuja. The second, a social media activist, Asom Jerry, has also been unaccounted for, sparking speculation online about whether he was arrested by security operatives or abducted. Speaking with Punch on Thursday, Terver’s wife, Civir, confirmed that her husband was missing. According to her, he was expected in Abuja but never arrived. “He left Makurdi on Tuesday…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and former Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Femi Ayodele, has claimed that former governor Ayodele Fayose has over 170 of his loyalists appointed into the government of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Speaking via a statement on Thursday, he raised concerns over the alleged growing influence of Fayose in Oyebanji’s administration. Ayodele questioned why Fayose, who he said had lost relevance in the PDP, should now be celebrated within the APC at the expense of genuine party members who worked for the party’s victory. He said, “As at the last count,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken about a past discussion with the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole. Naija News reports that Wike, while appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, stated that Cole approached him immediately after discovering his clash with the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. According to Wike, Cole had indicated interest in working with him, and when he questioned him about his loyalty to the former Governor of the State, Rotimi Amaechi, the APC chieftain said, “He doesn’t care about Amaechi and Amaechi…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed the Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, Tonye Cole. Naija News reports that Cole had, in a recent interview, criticised Wike over his relationship with the ruling APC while still claiming to be a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Cole said Wike should stop confusing people about his political loyalty, saying, “Is he APC or is he PDP? As far as we know today, he is PDP.” In response, Wike, while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed putting aside past differences with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to enable the State move forward. Naija News reports that Wike made this known on Thursday, during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. The former Governor of Rivers State said he has forgiven Fubara and is currently speaking with him. He said, “We have been speaking. I don’t talk to a man I have not forgiven, so I have forgiven him. “I’m not a politician that says one thing here and does another different thing tomorrow. If…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was part of the recently conducted local government election in the state. Naija News reports that Wike made this known while fielding questions on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Thursday. Wike recalled how he drove to Fubara’s residence to discuss the election, stressing that there was nothing that was done without the governor’s involvement. According to the Minister, Fubara informed him that he would not be available during the election because his son had a prior engagement. He said, “This is…
Reports are suggesting that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, still wants to interfere in the leadership and governance in Rivers State. Naija News learnt that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s failure to show up on Thursday after reinstatement was partly due to ongoing talks on important appointments in the state. Recall that thousands of supporters, who had thronged the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, to welcome Fubara, went home disappointed after he failed to appear. Fubara was scheduled to resume duties as Governor on Thursday, following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the…
