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 […]
Wike Defends Taking Sons on UAE Official Trip Amid Criticism
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to growing criticism over his decision to travel with his two sons, Jordan and Joaquin, to the United Arab Emirates for an official engagement. The controversy erupted after Wike attended the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor’s Forum in Dubai, where his sons […]
Wike Blames Opposition for False Claims of Christian Killings in Nigeria
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition politicians of promoting what he described as a “false and divisive narrative” that Christians are being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria. Speaking at a public engagement in Abuja, Wike said the claims were politically motivated and designed to undermine the federal government. […]