ABUJA AMEBO'S BLOG

Friday, 8 May 2026

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret over giving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a platform that enabled his rise in Nigeria’s political space. The faction also apologised to Nigerians for its role, saying that without the opportunity provided by the PDP, Mr Wike would not have allegedly subjected the party to ridicule in pursuit of personal interests aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). https://snip.ng/JyIve

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret over giving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a platform that enabled his rise in Nigeria’s political space. The faction also apologised to Nigerians for its role, saying that without the opportunity provided by the PDP, Mr Wike would not have allegedly subjected the party to ridicule in pursuit of personal interests aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). https://snip.ng/JyIve

🚨 Breaking News 😂😳😳 Offset fans are begging him to avoid rap be–ef at all costs after reports surfaced that he’s asking for spousal support from Cardi B. Social media is already saying the bars from his opps would be absolutely brutal if he jumps into any rap war now. According to the rumors, Offset allegedly told the court he’s struggling to keep up with the luxury lifestyle without support from Cardi, since she currently earns more 😭 And with all the internet drama involving Cardi, Stefon Diggs, and the ongoing rumors around the baby situation… fans are saying one diss track could end careers.

Offset fans are begging him to avoid rap be–ef at all costs after reports surfaced that he’s asking for spousal support from Cardi B. Social media is already saying the bars from his opps would be absolutely brutal if he jumps into any rap war now. According to the rumors, Offset allegedly told the court he’s struggling to keep up with the luxury lifestyle without support from Cardi, since she currently earns more 😭 And with all the internet drama involving Cardi, Stefon Diggs, and the ongoing rumors around the baby situation… fans are saying one diss track could end careers.

Victor Osimhen will finish the Champions League with the player with most MVP awards. Naija Excellence ❤️🇳🇬

Lagos guber: Coalition asks Obafemi Hamzat to choose Boladale Dapo-Thomas as running mate

A coalition of Lagos indigenes’ advocacy groups has asked Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of the state, to consider nominating Boladale Dapo-Thomas, the chairperson of the state’s civil service commission, as his running mate for the 2027 elections. Hamzat recently received the backing of President Bola Tinubu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor, and the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the apex leadership body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. thecable.ng/lagos-guber-co…

States with the highest number of killings (Jan-Mar 2026)

1. Kwara: 170 2. ⁠Niger: 91 3. ⁠Benue: 89 4. ⁠Borno: 89 5. ⁠Plateau: 86 6. ⁠Zamfara: 81 7. ⁠Kebbi: 62 8. ⁠Katsina: 59 9. ⁠Kogi: 42 10. ⁠Adamawa: 30 #TheCableIndex

Dangote revives London bourse listing plan for cement business — eight years after failed attempt Aliko Dangote, founder and president of Dangote Group, says he is planning to list his cement business on the London Stock Exchange for the second time. The renewed interest comes eight years after the industrialist first attempted to list the cement business on the London bourse in 2018, but faced several challenges.

Dangote revives London bourse listing plan for cement business — eight years after failed attempt Aliko Dangote, founder and president of Dangote Group, says he is planning to list his cement business on the London Stock Exchange for the second time. The renewed interest comes eight years after the industrialist first attempted to list the cement business on the London bourse in 2018, but faced several challenges.