{
  "id": 14211554,
  "title": "‘Fubara happily working with me’ – Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/fubara-happily-working-with-me-wike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/fubara-happily-working-with-me-wike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike stated on Tuesday that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara is content with their working relationship. During his regular media briefing in Abuja, Wike cautioned Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for labeling him \"that guy.\" He expressed his intention to challenge Lawal's state by infusing it with more energy. Wike emphasized that he isn't running for any election at the moment but warned that he could easily incite unrest in Lawal's state, causing residents to spend 50% more than they currently do. He also mentioned that others thought his influence had faded, but he assured that his team would still hold significant power regardless of Fubara's political ambitions.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, disclosed that Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State is happy working with him. Wike made the disclosure while warning Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for calling him ‘that guy’. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike hinted that he can […] ‘Fubara happily working with me’ – Wike",
  "key_points": [
    "Wike says Rivers Governor Fubara is happy with their working relationship.",
    "Wike warns Zamfara Governor Lawal to boost his state's energy.",
    "Wike says his influence remains strong despite Fubara's political ambitions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Wike admits working with APC to defeat PDP in 2024 Edo governorship election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/wike-admits-working-with-apc-to-defeat-pdp-in-2024-edo-governorship",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:30:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}