Tag: Wike
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FCT Minister Wike Revokes 762 Land Plots in Abuja, Issues Warning to 614 Others
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Certificates of Occupancy for 762 plots of land in Abuja’s prestigious Maitama 1 District. The minister has also issued a two-week ultimatum to 614 additional property owners to clear their outstanding bills or face similar revocation. The sweeping action affects numerous prominent Nigerians and organizations,…
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PDP Chieftain Blames Tinubu for Party Crisis Over Wike’s Appointment
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, has directly blamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing crisis within the opposition party, pointing to the controversial appointment of Nyesom Wike as FCT Minister. “He has no business appointing our member into his cabinet without talking to us,” Sowunmi stated, adding that while the president…
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Falana Challenges Wike’s N50bn Property Demolitions, Judges’ Housing Gifts
Leading constitutional lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has declared FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s recent property demolitions and judicial housing gifts unconstitutional, warning these actions could trigger costly legal battles for the government. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana emphasized that Wike’s approach to both property demolitions and judicial housing provisions breaches established legal frameworks. Demolitions…
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The Chance Will Not Be There: Wike Dismisses Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Ambitions
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s potential bid for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027, stating emphatically that such an opportunity “will not be there.” Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday evening, Wike responded to Atiku’s recent criticisms of President Bola…