Wike Reclaims 7,000 Hectares from University of Abuja, Reduces Land Allocation.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reclaimed 7,000 hectares of land from the University of Abuja, reducing the institution’s landholding from 11,000 to 4,000 hectares in the Giri District.

Wike, speaking during the commissioning of newly constructed access roads in the area, accused the university of illegally occupying and fencing off large portions of land without proper documentation.

"The University grabbed 11,000 hectares without any document. That cannot continue," Wike said. "You see them fencing everything, and before long, they start selling off our land."

He directed the FCTA’s Director of Lands and other relevant agencies to formalize a reduced 4,000-hectare allocation to the university, with the remaining land earmarked for planned development projects.

Wike emphasized that the land recovery was part of his broader strategy to accelerate infrastructure and urban development in the district. He also revealed that internal road construction within the area would soon begin, stating:
“Now that we’ve opened access roads, we've instructed the Executive Secretary of the FCDA to begin planning for internal roads. In another year, this district will look completely different.”

The minister also announced plans to collaborate with the National Assembly to establish new institutions in the district, with the FCTA ready to provide land support for their development.

He added that the newly completed access road would enable the EFCC Academy in the district to begin full operations.
“They now have access roads to move in equipment and begin development. This will encourage others to invest and build in the area,” he said.

Highlighting how lack of infrastructure often discourages land development, Wike promised to provide essential amenities such as roads, water, and electricity to attract investment and promote growth.

“When you allocate land without infrastructure, development stalls. We’ll do our part to ensure basic facilities are in place,” he assured.

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Tinubu: We’ve Upgraded 8,800 Health Centres, Spent N45.9bn; Over 100,000 Nigerians Benefit from Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu announced that his administration has spent N45.9 billion to upgrade 8,800 primary healthcare centres, improving maternal care and diagnostics in underserved communities, though specific locations weren’t mentioned.

Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Tinubu also revealed that over 100,000 Nigerians have so far benefited from the national consumer credit scheme, with 400,000 more set to join in the next phase to boost small businesses and financial inclusion.

He highlighted achievements in infrastructure, including completion of 279 roads, construction of major highways like the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road, and expansion of rural roads.

Nigeria has reportedly received over $52 billion from Afreximbank, supporting projects in energy, health, manufacturing, and creative industries, such as the Dangote Refinery and the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence.

Tinubu confirmed Nigeria’s approval of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and announced the launch of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja with $5 billion capital to support clean energy transition.

He praised Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah for growing the bank’s assets from $5 billion to $37 billion, and commended the institution’s role in Africa’s pandemic response, trade integration, and SME development.
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Fubara, Wike, Amaewhule Reunite Publicly After Tinubu-Brokered Peace Talks

Rivers State’s suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and suspended State Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule made a rare joint public appearance at a funeral in Rumueprikom, just two days after President Bola Tinubu hosted peace talks in Abuja aimed at resolving their nearly two-year-long political rift.

The gathering, which took place in Wike’s hometown, comes after months of tension that previously led to a state of emergency declaration in the state. Though no political statements were made, the event signals possible progress toward reconciliation.

Prominent political figures, including Senators Allwell Onyesoh, George Sekibo, and Olaka Nwogu, were also in attendance, alongside other top leaders from the PDP and APC.

Their shared presence has reignited hopes that the prolonged political crisis may finally be drawing to a close.
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BREAKING: After a meeting with President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, and Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, have resolved their differences.
— Imran Muhammad

Tinubu to reinstate Fubara - Here are four conditions to be met

Fubara will be reinstated to complete his four-year tenure BUT must forgo any plans to seek a second term in 2027

Wike would be allowed to nominate all the local government chairpersons across the 23 LGAs of the state.

Fubara has also agreed to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike who were suspended from the state assembly.

In return, the lawmakers will not initiate any impeachment proceedings against him.

FUBARA SPEAKS AFTER PEACE MEETING WITH WIKE.

There may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for Rivers State, as its suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed strong hope that peace is on its way back to the state following a high-level intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Daily Post reported.

On Thursday night, President Tinubu hosted a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa between Governor Fubara and his political rival and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in a bid to resolve the prolonged political crisis that has rocked the oil-rich state.

The closed-door meeting reportedly ended on a positive note, with both parties reaching an agreement to lay down their swords and embrace peace.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Fubara sounded confident and relieved.

According to him, the state’s progress has been held back for too long by political infighting, and now is the time to move forward in unity.

“For me, it’s very important that this day has come. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace, and by the special grace of God, this night, with the help of Mr. President and the agreement of the leaders of the state, peace has returned to Rivers State,” Fubara said.

He further promised that his administration would do everything possible to sustain the peace and prevent a return to the chaos that has plagued the state in recent months.

"HE'S SAD TO SEE WIKE, FUBARA TOGETHER AGAIN"- FCT MINISTER'S AIDE, LERE KNOCKS LAWYER.


Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long term feud between the two politicians.

The development has been generating mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

While some reactors are excited over the development, others are pessimistic, holding that the recent agreement may still hit the rock.

An activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a post on his Facebook page, urged Governor Fubara not to hang loose, stating that the Minister may still make his life miserable.

Apparently responding to Deji, Lere in a post on his X handle said the lawyer is sad to see the two politicians reconciled.

He wrote, “One Online Bazeless Lawyer is on Social Media lamenting over the return of Gov Fubara to his political base.

“He is sad to see Wike and Fubara together again.

“Money no go flow from the Rivers again. Online Bazeless lawyer must to lament”.

Tinubu has Tinubulize Nigeria and as well Faburalize Rivers state with the help of Wike.

"NO MATTER THE AGREEMENT YOU HAVE WITH WIKE, HE'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE MISERABLE"- ADEYANJU WARNS FUBARA.

Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has warned the suspended governor of Rivers State to be wary of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

Adeyanju stated this while reacting to the recent declaration of peace by both politicians.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu met with Wike, Fubara, and the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday night to discuss the lingering crisis in the state.

According to reports, the President was able to end the face-off between Governor Fubara, Wike, and the lawmakers.

Reacting to the development in a post on his Facebook page, the activist expressed pessimism that the agreement between the duo may still hit the rocks.

He urged Fubara not to hang loose, stating that the Minister may still make his life miserable.

According to the lawyer, “No matter the agreement you have with Wike, he will make your life miserable. Wike is an unreasonable man.

“Fubara will not be able to sleep with two eyes closed and 2027 will be worst. Even when Wike makes a vow, his vow is as useless as the T in buffet.”

Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that the political crisis plaguing Rivers State would soon be resolved by the National Assembly.

He made the disclosure on Thursday during the commissioning of the Kugbo Taxi and Bus Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Akpabio promised that the National Assembly would play a key role in ensuring political stability and restoring peace in the state.

He disclosed that efforts were underway to address the root causes of the crisis and foster reconciliation among aggrieved stakeholders.

“We are determined to ensure that normalcy returns to Rivers State. The National Assembly will work closely with all parties involved to ensure lasting peace and progress for the people,” Akpabio said.

The political crisis in Rivers State had led to the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and the state legislature, three months ago.

President Bola Tinubu suspended Fubara for six months while declaring a state of emergency.

Since his suspension, Fubara had met with Tinubu and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, his estranged political godfather, in a move to push for reconciliation.

Recently, Wike, who expressed readiness for reconciliation, had charged Fubara to meet with other aggrieved stakeholders in the state for settlement.

TINUBU SET TO REINSTATE FUBARA, BARS HIM FROM SEEKING RE-ELECTION.

President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State, but under the condition that Fubara must not seek re-election in 2027.

The decision followed a closed-door meeting held on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

In attendance were FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule, and several lawmakers.

It is understood that the agreement is part of a broader peace deal aimed at restoring political stability and democratic order in Rivers State.

Under the terms of the truce, Fubara will serve out his current four-year term but is barred from contesting for a second term.

“The arrangement is clear: no second term, no local government control, and peace will return,” a presidency source familiar with the negotiations said.

The deal also grants Wike political leverage. According to sources, the FCT Minister will nominate all local government chairpersons across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. This move is expected to restore grassroots control to Wike’s camp.

“The president made it clear that Rivers cannot afford a prolonged crisis. The deal is about restoring calm, but it comes at a steep cost for Fubara,” another source explained.

In addition, Fubara has agreed to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike, who were earlier suspended by the state assembly. In exchange, the lawmakers will refrain from pursuing any impeachment proceedings against him.

“Wike is the real winner here. By controlling the local government chairmen, he retains significant influence over the state’s political machinery, which will be crucial for 2027,” a source added.

President Tinubu meets with Fubara, Wike, and Rivers State Lawmakers to resolve their conflict.

Nyesome Wike, Siminalayi Fubara, may have ended their rift after meeting with Pres. Tinubu.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria

Bola Tinubu Conference Centre booked till 2027 Wike.

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the recently inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre has been booked till 2027.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu, inaugurated the renovated Conference Centre, previously the Abuja International Conference Centre on the 10th June 2025, as part of projects to mark his second anniversary in office.

Following the inauguration, critics, including former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, had faulted the N39bn spent on the renovation of the ICC, noting that the sum could have been spent on other development projects, particularly in the Education Sector.

However, speaking during the inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja on Thursday, Wike noted that despite the criticisms, the ICC had been booked until 2027, adding that he was seeking ways to adjust bookings to accommodate the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review’s request to use the place.

NANS gives Wike seven days to reopen Abuja schools.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to reopen public primary schools in Abuja.

The student body said failure to do so would result in protests and the shutdown of the Federal Capital Development Authority.

The warning follows the continued closure of public primary schools in the FCT for over two months, due to unresolved issues between the FCT Administration and the Local Government Education Authorities.

In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday by its National President, Olushola Oladoja, and National PRO, Samson Adeyemi, NANS accused the FCTA of denying children from low-income backgrounds access to basic education.

ANOTHER PROTEST BREAKS OUT AS VERYDARKMAN, SCHOOLCHILDREN DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF WIKE'S HOUSE

Popular social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has staged a protest at the entrance of the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.

The protest follows Wike’s announcement of plans to withhold 10 per cent of the statutory allocation to area councils due to their failure to implement the new minimum wage for primary school teachers, an issue which has led to an ongoing strike.

On Monday, however, VDM gathered school children dressed in uniforms and conducted a class in which he taught them the letters of the alphabet.

“S for Suegbe, T for Tinubu, W for Wike,” VDM called out, while the children repeated.

According to him, Wike’s gate would henceforth serve as the pupils’ new classroom.

AAC Slams Wike-Led FCT Administration For Spending Billions On ICC While Teachers’ Strike Enters Day 90 Sahara Reporters

I will ensure FCT residents see your good works.

Wike tells President Tinubu

Wike Defends ₦39bn Conference Centre Renovation, Says Critics “Lack Taste”.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the ₦39 billion renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, insisting the upgrade was thorough and reflective of Nigeria’s stature as the “Giant of Africa.”

Speaking on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway in Abuja, Wike dismissed criticism of the project’s cost and scope. He stated that aside from the original block structure, every other aspect of the facility had been overhauled.

“The only thing left untouched in the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is the block work.

Those criticising the ₦39 billion spent on the rehabilitation of Bola A.T. International Conference Centre don’t have good taste -- Wike.

FCT MINISTER SUSPENDS FCDA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, SHEHU HADI AHMAD

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspension of Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect.

According to the statement, he has been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, FCDA, even as no reason was given for his suspension.