The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Monday that it will not dictate to its disciplinary committee regarding whom to invite for interrogation. The party clarified that, having been properly established by the National Executive Committee (NEC), the Tom Ikimi-led disciplinary committee is expected to operate independently and fulfil its mandate without interference. PDP's National…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over allegations of anti-party activities. PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, revealed the summons on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Abdullahi announced that Wike has been called to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, affirming that no individual is above the party. During the PDP state congress at the party's secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike warned PDP governors against interfering in the…

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a scathing warning to People's Democratic Party (PDP) governors supporting his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening to ignite political crises in their states if they continue to meddle in Rivers' affairs. Wike vowed to retaliate against any governor who…

Former Senator Dino Melaye has said it is the end of the road for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and the National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, have destroyed the party. Melaye said this in a post he shared on his X account on Saturday, bemoaning the crisis…

Nyesom Wike is the minister of the FCT. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared on Wednesday that, based on principles, he would not go back on the political issues that have pitted him against his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. At a media parley to mark his one year…

The officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have decided to punish members who worked against the party and its candidates in the

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, alleged on Thursday that a senator was sponsoring anti-government protests in Abuja. Briefing journalists after an emergency security meeting, the minister said security agencies in the territory identified a senator as one of those sponsoring the anti-government protests. He did not mention the name of the senator but…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said that his administration is prioritising people-focused development by providing essential infrastructure and amenities that will improve the quality of life of citizens. "It has been a very challenging time for us in the country. We are still retooling and rejigging our financial system to bring prosperity and relief to…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the federal government will commence a two-month free ride service on the Abuja Light Rail following its commissioning on Monday. Wike announced this on Thursday during a ministerial press briefing reviewing the 12-month performance of President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja. The minister said…

Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, has accused the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, and the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, of colluding with former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to sabotage the elected government and Governor of Rivers…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for reconciliation in the ongoing political discord in Rivers State, urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to sheath their swords and collaborate. Jonathan made this plea on Monday during the inauguration of the Trans-Kalabari Road in the state. Expressing concern over the recurring…