President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked Theresa Ushie from her position as Chairperson of Bekwarra Local Government Council.

The decision followed the adoption of a report by the House committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions.

During a plenary session, 19 out of 25 lawmakers voted in favour of her removal.

The action was based on allegations of misconduct and poor administration.

Earlier, eight councilors had submitted a petition against Ushie in June, accusing her of corruption, misuse of authority, withholding salaries, and not following proper procedures.

Following the vote, the assembly directed the vice chairman, Egbung Odama, to take over the administration of the council temporarily.

The lawmakers also instructed the Cross River Independent Electoral Commission to organize a by-election within 30 days to fill the vacant position.

The House committee that investigated the allegations reported that Ushie’s administration raised serious concerns over financial management.

Their findings were confirmed through a detailed inquiry.

The assembly reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring proper governance in local councils.

African Democratic Congress (ADC)  is set to conduct a congress in Abuja, aiming to elect delegates and non-elective convention members. This marks a crucial step in the party’s efforts to strengthen its internal democracy and prepare for future elections.

The ADC has been making notable strides recently, with the inauguration of a new leadership team, led by Senator David Mark as Interim National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary. The party has also reinstated previously expelled members, except for 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu.

This congress is expected to further solidify the party’s position as a major opposition force in Nigeria, especially with prominent politicians like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi joining the coalition.