His statement raises a question: is Mr Wike supporting President Tinubu because he believes it is best for the country, because it is the safest political calculation for him, or because he believes the alternative could have consequences for him personally?

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed how he and his allies worked to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar…

The minister said he was under no illusions about the risks of his position but maintained that he would not shy away from confronting the...

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