Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has fired back at Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi regarding the distribution and administration of revenues generated from the removal of fuel subsidies. Wike clarified that President Bola Tinubu lacks the legal authority to dictate how state and local governments allocate the financial inflows they receive from the subsidy policy. Addressing a media parley in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, the minister maintained that Obi should redirect his inquiries toward how sub-national governments are utilizing their increased funds rather than blaming the federal administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced strong optimism regarding Nigeria’s capability to conquer its existing hurdles. Sharing his perspective via his official Facebook page following a strategic session at the Obidient Headquarters in Abuja, the former Kano State Governor detailed the core objectives of his political alliance with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside other legislative and gubernatorial hopefuls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Kwankwaso, the gathering focused heavily on devising tactical plans to fortify party foundations and propagate its mission of national revival past urban centers and into the heartland. He emphasized that the NDC is committed to building a solid grassroots presence through direct engagement with rural citizens. Explaining the motivation behind his collaboration with Obi, Kwankwaso noted a mutual dedication to alleviating the struggles faced by vulnerable populations. Key areas on their shared agenda include poverty alleviation, cutting down the statistics of out-of-school youths, bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises, boosting security nationwide, fostering unity, and steering the nation away from an import-dependent, consumption-based model toward a robust, productive economy.

Elaborating on these goals, Kwankwaso stated that their dynamic partnership is firmly anchored in a collective pledge to uplift marginalized Nigerians, empower local enterprises, secure the country, and unite its people. He reiterated that the party will persistently refine its grassroots network to ensure rural populations are actively included in the political journey. Despite the socio-economic difficulties currently plaguing the nation, the former governor remains deeply hopeful about what lies ahead, concluding his address with a reassuring declaration that Nigeria will ultimately overcome its trials.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, recently revealed that he played a pivotal role in advising Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to formally display his Certificate of Return to President Bola Tinubu. Historical context recalls that Adeleke secured victory in the Osun gubernatorial race by garnering 511,067 votes, successfully outpacing his primary rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 444,815 votes. Following the acquisition of his official Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Adeleke proceeded to exhibit it to President Tinubu while expressing gratitude regarding the election’s conclusion. During a media interaction held on Wednesday with select journalists based in Rivers State, Wike claimed full credit for steering Adeleke toward this specific course of action. Wike further elaborated that he instructed Adeleke to issue a public statement expressing appreciation to President Tinubu immediately following the electoral contest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶