Wike Blasts Contractors Over Slow Pace Of Federal Judicial Projects In Abuja
NIGERIA, ABUJA – The Federal Government has raised concerns over the slow pace of work at the ongoing Judges Quarters and Court of Appeal Complex construction sites in Abuja. During an inspection on Tuesday, the Minister of FCT Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, said some sections of the projects showed “satisfactory progress,” but stressed that the overall […]
Tinubu’s Agenda Is Touching Lives, Even Schoolchildren Are Happy – Says Wike
NIGERIA, ABUJA – FCT Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, met primary school pupils while inspecting a bridge linking Maitama with Gishiri. The minister stated on his official social media handle that the children greeted him from their school premises. “I joined them in the school,” Wike wrote, expressing delight at the children’s excitement. He said, “I […]
FIRS Denies Owing Ground Rent, Demands Apology from Wike
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has condemned the invasion of its offices by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) officials over alleged non-payment of ground rent. FIRS denied owing 25 years’ ground rent for two of its offices at Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, stating that it had paid the sum of N2,364,003.26 covering […]
Wike’s Budget Pitch Sparks Debate, After Defends Of N1.78 Trillion FCT Plan Before Lawmakers
ABUJA, NIGERIA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, defended the N1.78 trillion 2025 FCT budget before lawmakers yesterday. Speaking at the National Assembly, Wike said 72.3% of the budget targets capital projects, totaling over N1.28 trillion. He stated that the remaining 27.7%, approximately N494.13 billion, is allocated for recurrent expenditure in […]