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FCT minister, Wike boils, declares opposition behind Trump’s threat against Nigeria
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged opposition is behind the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern’, C’PC insisting that it’s desparate political plot to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Wike disclosed this while appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, he alleged that opposition figures were the ones behind the reports being amplified internationally, including by U.S. President Donald Trump, as part of a strategy to divide Nigerians and weaken Tinubu’s chances of re-election.
“In 2015 under Jonathan, people capitalised on this kind of thing to get power,” Wike said. “It’s very obvious what they are doing now.
” They know they cannot defeat President Tinubu in 2027, so they are trying to divide the country along religious lines to create confusion.”
The FCT Minister said the allegation of Christian persecution was politically motivated, describing it as “politics taken too far.”
According to the FCT minister, the opposition has grown increasingly desperate following what he termed the “collapse” of their political base under Tinubu’s leadership.
“The problem we have today is that, by Mr. President’s nature of politics, you can see the collapse of the opposition,” he explained.
“They have seen that no party is ready to challenge the President’s return to power, so they are looking for something—anything—that can divide the country and distract the government.”
Wike dismissed suggestions that the Tinubu administration was turning a blind eye to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, insisting that the current government was the most religiously balanced in recent history.
The Inspector-General of Police is a Christian, the Director-General of the State Security Service is a Christian, the Chief of Defence Staff is a Christian, the former Chief of Defence Staff was a Christian, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is a Christian,” he said. “Now tell me, how can any right-thinking person believe that this government supports the killing of its own people? This is politics taken too far.”
He added that it was unthinkable for President Tinubu—whose wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a senior pastor—to condone any form of religious persecution.
“Not this President, whose wife is a senior pastor, will shut his eyes and allow any religion to be targeted. Certainly not,” Wike stated.
The minister also highlighted the administration’s sustained investment in national security, saying no government in recent history had committed more resources to combating terrorism and protecting citizens of all faiths.
“In fact, as I speak to you, I don’t know any government that has spent more resources in taming terrorism than this government,” he said.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy torrential rainfalls that triggered flash floods across parts of the nation’s capital.
Inspecting the ongoing clearance operations along the Airport Expressway on Thursday, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said the exercise was directed by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.
The directive followed a flash flood that flooded the Airport Expressway on Tuesday.
According to Dauda, the effort is to mitigate flood risks during the peak of the rainy season.
Dauda noted that while recent downpours align with earlier meteorological warnings and climate change trends, the Abuja Master Plan inherently recognises certain areas, including the Airport Expressway axis as flood plains.
He assured residents that while resilient infrastructure was originally built to handle high water volumes, human activities have severely compromised its efficiency.
“Some of these drainage facilities over time have been silted. Part of the cause is residents dumping refuse into drainage channels.
“When rain falls, it washes down polythene bags, waste, and even large objects that block the outlets,” he said.
Dauda highlighted two major human factors aggravating the flash floods: illegal development and widespread infrastructure vandalism.
Exposing a major choke point along the expressway, Dauda pointed to a triple-cell box culvert meant to discharge a powerful stream flowing from the Galadima Roundabout.
He explained that a private developer had illegally constricted the waterway further downstream by constructing retaining walls to expand a personal plot.
“What that causes is that the volume of water that ought to pass no longer passes, causing detention, backflow, and eventual flooding.
“To restore adequate discharge capacity, we must remove the structures built by this developer,” he said.
Dauda also decried the theft of metal gully inlet covers by vandals, which allows large debris to flow directly into underground drains instead of being sieved at the surface.
“When vandals steal these covers, it’s like stealing from yourself as a taxpayer,” he remarked.
To permanently curb the theft, he revealed that the FCDA is exploring replacement materials made from non-recyclable compounds rather than steel or cast iron.
The FCDA boss confirmed that workers were already desilting trapezoidal drains, U-channels, and culvert outlets along the Airport Expressway, with plans to reconstruct damaged points where necessary.
Dauda urged Abuja residents to stop dumping refuse into waterways, warning that government infrastructure can only protect the city if public cooperation is guaranteed.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has began disilting of accumulated silt, sand and other objects blocking drains are being removed.
Men from FCTA were captured on camera as they clear blockades caused by flood.
See photos below:
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 3rd September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 3rd September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1403 and buy at ₦1395 on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1405
Buying Rate ₦1395
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1335
Lowest Rate ₦1326
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