The deputy spokesperson of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations by FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe concerning claims that Minister Nyesom Wike engaged in borrowing without National Assembly approval. The exchange, reported by ThisDay Live from Abuja, highlights growing disagreement among federal lawmakers over the legality of the alleged borrowing, with the claims remaining contested and attributed to the parties involved.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Minister Nyesom Wike has denied rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jungudo Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, emphasized Wike's importance as a valuable asset in a statement released on Wednesday, addressing the speculations surrounding his political allegiance.

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to halt the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), citing the need for broader consultation on the changes. Agbese represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against depending on luck as they prepare for the 2027 elections. He emphasized that power must be actively seized rather than passively awaited, urging party members to take decisive action in their political strategies.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over comments relating to Daura, according to Naija News. Olayinka reportedly described the two politicians as "birds of the same feather," escalating a public exchange between allies of the FCT minister and the Oyo governor. Details of Makinde's original remarks were not provided in the report.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, convened for its 109th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, with notable attendance from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, according to Naija News.