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4 LAS News stories tagged “Wike”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Former Osun Governor Oyinlola Rejects Claims Wike Leads PDP, Calls Him ‘Boy’
Africa/Nigeria

Former Osun Governor Oyinlola Rejects Claims Wike Leads PDP, Calls Him ‘Boy’

Olagunsoye Oyinlola told Channels Television that Nyesom Wike is not his leader in the Peoples Democratic Party, describing the minister as his ‘boy’ and citing age and experience differences.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:05 WAT · 2 sources

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Calls on Tinubu Supporters to Deliver Votes Ahead of 2027 Election
Africa/Nigeria

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Calls on Tinubu Supporters to Deliver Votes Ahead of 2027 Election

At a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike urged supporters of President Bola Tinubu to turn endorsements into votes, stressing delivery of polling units, wards and local governments for the Jan 16, 2027 poll.

LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:47 WAT · 2 sources

Wike Criticises Amaechi and Atiku Ahead of 2027 Elections
Africa/Nigeria

Wike Criticises Amaechi and Atiku Ahead of 2027 Elections

Rivers State Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly questioned the suitability of former Transport Minister Chibuike Amaechi and former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar for national office, citing alleged financial mismanagement and shifting political stances.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 03:16 WAT · 2 sources

Wike links Nigeria’s economic recovery to Tinubu reforms amid political tensions
Africa/Nigeria

Wike links Nigeria’s economic recovery to Tinubu reforms amid political tensions

Federal Capital Territory minister Nyesom Wike argued that sustaining President Tinubu’s reform agenda is essential for Nigeria’s recovery, while former presidential aide Laolu Akande suggested his political survival is tied to the APC’s 2027 election strategy.

LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 19:15 WAT · 2 sources

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