If We Pay Salaries, the Money Will Finish- Wike

 

Wike Says Paying Salary Arrears Could Exhaust FCT Funds

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that paying outstanding salaries and arrears owed to FCT workers could significantly deplete available funds, affecting the government’s ability to execute capital projects.

Wike made the statement while responding to concerns over unpaid salaries and arrears owed to workers under the FCT Administration (FCTA).

“If we bring out the whole money to pay salaries and outstanding arrears, the whole money will finish. How would we buy vehicles and construct roads?” the minister was quoted as saying.

The comment comes amid ongoing tensions between the FCTA and labour unions over delayed payments, which have led to industrial actions affecting public services across the territory.

Several government-owned primary and secondary schools in the FCT have been shut down as a result of the dispute, while other essential services have reportedly been disrupted.

Labour unions have maintained that the payment of salaries and outstanding entitlements is a statutory obligation and should not be treated as discretionary spending. They have called on the FCT Administration to urgently clear all arrears to prevent further disruption.

The FCTA, however, has argued that it faces financial constraints and must balance recurrent expenditure with capital development projects, including road construction and procurement of operational vehicles.

Efforts to reach labour leaders for additional comments were ongoing at the time of filing this report.

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Breaking! Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe Loses Mum...

 

Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe is bereaved, having lost her beloved mother to the cold hands of death.

She broke the sad news on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, via her Instagram page.

Sharing a photo of a candlestick, the actress simply wrote, “RIP Mum.”

Following the post, friends, fans, and colleagues have flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages and condolences.

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BREAKING: 2025 Ballon d’Or Winner Emerges...

 

BREAKING: winner emerges 2025 Ballon d’Or

France international and PSG winger, Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award.

The announcement was made on Monday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where the world’s biggest stars gathered to celebrate the best players of the past year.

Dembele, 28, pipped Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to the prize and succeeds Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who won the trophy in 2024.

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BREAKING! Tinubu Issues Urgent Directives To Rivers Administrator Regarding Fubara, Gives Deadline.

 

Tinubu issues directive to Rivers administrator

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ette Ibas rtd., to prepare a comprehensive handover note of his six-month emergency rule before his ten-day vacation ends.

According to Vanguard, this directive is in preparation for the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly on September 18, 2025.

The instruction followed a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa last Wednesday focusing on the transition back to elected officials.

The handover note is expected to cover all funds inherited from Fubara, revenues collected during the emergency period, expenditures, and projects carried out under Ibas’s administration.

Submission of this report will guide the lifting of emergency rule and the restoration of democratic governance in the state.

HIPNOTIK NEWS reports that there were efforts by some National Assembly members to extend Ibas’s tenure by three months.

This is to allow completion of ongoing projects such as the reconstruction of the House of Assembly complex, worker verification exercises, and installation of government equipment.

But these efforts have been blocked.

Had the extension succeeded, Fubara and other officials would have returned in January 2026.

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike opposed the extension, insisting that the emergency rule must end on September 18.

Rivers APC Chairman Chief Tony Okocha also confirmed that the date is final.

Fubara, currently in London with his family, is expected to return soon and receive a list of political appointees, including commissioners, to work with.

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Peter Obi Set To Declare 2027 Presidential Bid, New Party That Will Defeat APC... Read More.

 Barring any last minute chance, Peter Obi is getting ready to declare his interest in the 2027 presidential election.

Sources close to the former Labour Party candidate revealed that he is not open to being a running mate, especially not to Atiku Abubakar, whom he previously deputised in 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This move is unfolding as Atiku explores the possibility of joining forces with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following failed talks between his camp and Obi’s team.

A recent meeting in London, which lasted three days and involved key figures from both sides, reportedly ended without agreement.

Obi is expected to make a public declaration within the week and may also reveal the political platform he intends to use.

Those familiar with the situation insisted that he is determined to contest as a presidential candidate, not as a vice president.

Meanwhile, Atiku is said to be in advanced discussions with the ADC, with speculations that he could fly the party’s flag if talks with Obi remain unfruitful.

The ADC may even witness a leadership change, influenced by Atiku’s allies, including former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, who are pushing to restructure the party to accommodate Atiku’s ambitions.

Peter Obi to declare 2027 presidential bid

Barring any last minute chance, Peter Obi is getting ready to declare his interest in the 2027 presidential election.

Sources close to the former Labour Party candidate revealed that he is not open to being a running mate, especially not to Atiku Abubakar, whom he previously deputised in 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This move is unfolding as Atiku explores the possibility of joining forces with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following failed talks between his camp and Obi’s team.

Nigeria APC lists benefits opposition governors will enjoy if they defect

A recent meeting in London, which lasted three days and involved key figures from both sides, reportedly ended without agreement.

Obi is expected to make a public declaration within the week and may also reveal the political platform he intends to use.

Those familiar with the situation insisted that he is determined to contest as a presidential candidate, not as a vice president.

Meanwhile, Atiku is said to be in advanced discussions with the ADC, with speculations that he could fly the party’s flag if talks with Obi remain unfruitful.

The ADC may even witness a leadership change, influenced by Atiku’s allies, including former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, who are pushing to restructure the party to accommodate Atiku’s ambitions.

In response to media reports suggesting a possible Atiku-Obi joint ticket, both camps have dismissed the claims.

They said there has been no agreement and the rumours are aimed at stirring confusion.

The Obidient Movement, made up of Obi’s loyal followers, has also denied that Obi will serve as anyone’s deputy in 2027.

They said his 2023 campaign gave the South-East a louder voice and see any return to a vice-presidential role as a step backward.

Supporters of Obi insisted that he is only focused on working with others to fight poverty, hunger, poor healthcare, and the education crisis in Nigeria.

According to his team, any talks of political partnership must be rooted in addressing these core issues, not in securing positions for the sake of power.

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JUST IN: MAN UNITED SET TO OFFLOAD GARNACHO, ANTONY FOR OSIMHEN TRANSFER. SEE FULL STORY...

 Man United set to offload Garnacho, Antony for Osimhen transfer

Manchester United could reportedly be set to sell both Alejandro Garnacho and Antony to Atletico Madrid during the 2025 summer transfer window.

Ruben Amorim has admitted that his side will need to offload several players before they can afford to sign reinforcements this summer, and Garnacho and Antony are among the stars tipped to depart Old Trafford on a permanent deal ahead of the new campaign.

If Man United are able to sell Garnacho and Antony for a combined fee of €100m, it could help them land top target Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian is set to leave Napoli on a permanent deal this summer, following a loan spell at Galatasaray, and Old Trafford is deemed to be one of his more likely destinations.

Antony has impressed following his loan move to Real Betis in January, although Garnacho has only scored two goals in his last 30 appearances as his struggles under Amorim continue.

However, Atletico Madrid are monitoring both players and could be set to launch a double deal bid this summer, according to TBR Football.

Garnacho spent seven years in Atletico Madrid’s academy set-up before moving to Man Utd in 2022, and Diego Simeone is reportedly eager to bring him back to the Wanda Metropolitano this year.

Atletico Madrid will reportedly intensify their pursuit of the Man United pair in the coming weeks, with the Red Devils expected to ask for a €100 million fee for the duo.

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BREAKING! Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price Once More. See New Price....

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of petrol once more, setting it at N835 per litre.

This is a drop from the previous N865 per litre.

The new rate came into effect as global crude oil prices continued to fall, going from over $70 to about $64 per barrel in recent weeks.

This latest reduction comes shortly after an earlier cut, when the refinery brought the price down from N880 to N865 per litre.

Despite that previous adjustment, many filling stations did not reduce their pump prices, leaving consumers to pay the same high amount.

The Dangote Refinery, which can process 650,000 barrels of crude oil each day, has been supplying petrol to the Nigerian market and helping to reduce reliance on fuel imports.

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