“No Rift with the Military” — Wike Clears Air on Abuja Land Dispute

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting a disagreement between his office and the Nigerian military, describing such claims as “false, mischievous, and unfounded.” Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Wike clarified that he maintains a cordial and respectful relationship with the Armed Forces and would never act […]

Peter Obi Calls Wike–Navy Officer Clash a National Embarrassment

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent public confrontation between the Nyesom Wike-led Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a naval officer in Abuja, describing the episode as “a national embarrassment” and a symptom of Nigeria’s deepening governance crisis. In a statement posted Wednesday on his X […]

Mohammed Badaru Reaffirms Protection for Military Officers Amid Wike Clash

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting all members of the armed forces performing their lawful duties across the country. Speaking during a ministerial press briefing at the National Defence College in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru emphasized that no officer acting within the scope of legitimate authority would […]

Wike Bans Mobile Phones For AGIS, Land Staff After Clash With Naval Officer

In a move stirring widespread criticism, the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and the Department of Land Administration, both operating under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have instituted a sweeping ban on mobile phones for certain staff members — a decision traced directly to the office of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal […]

Dele Momodu Slams FCT Minister Wike Over Soldier Clash in Abuja

Veteran journalist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has criticized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, following his heated confrontation with a military officer during an enforcement exercise in Abuja. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows Wike in a tense exchange with a soldier while attempting to gain access […]

Abuja Showdown: Soldiers Block FCT Minister Nyesom Wike from Gaduwa Land

Abuja witnessed a dramatic standoff on Tuesday as soldiers blocked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from accessing a parcel of land in the Gaduwa district, sparking a heated confrontation. Eyewitnesses say the incident escalated when armed personnel stopped Wike and his entourage from entering the site. One of the officials […]