Adelabu Hints Of End To Electrcity Subsidy; Nigerians To Pay More For Power

By

-

May 5, 2025

The federal government must end electricity subsidy to prevent the power sector from collapsing, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

The minister made the remark on Sunday during a meeting with the management of Gencos in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

He said the federal government no longer have the capacity to pay subsidy to power firms because the economy lack the resources to continue with the multi-billion subsidy regime.

At least N4 trillion is being owed in subsidy to the power firms by the federal government, a situation that has created a problem of cash flow and threatened the sustainability of the sector.

The Gencos warned last week that if the situation persists the sector will collapse in no time.

They have also demanded the immediate payment of the N4 trillion legacy debt to avert the potential shutdown of the sector.

According to Adelabu, Nigerians must face the reality that the federal government no longer has the funds to subsidize the sector, urging electricity consumers to prepare for a cost-reflective regime where consumers must pay for what they consumed.

‘’We have to understand that our economy cannot sustain subsidies indefinitely,” Adelabu said on Sunday.

He also explained that a meeting is being planned between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gencos on how to offset the N4 trillion subsidy debt.

They debt include the N2 trillion owed the power firm before last year and the N1.9 trillion 2024 subsidy debt.

The federal government said it’s committed to ensuring that the debt is cleared to forestall total power sector collapse.

Help Uzodimma To Serve Imo Better, Bishop Obiatuegwu Tells Government Appointees

By

The Source

-

May 5, 2025

0

Hope Uzodimma - Imo State Governor — Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.:

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said that the roles and functions of the Government and the Church are interwoven, hence the Church should always compliment the work of government and remain obedient to it.

He insists that for every faith-based organisation to function well, there must be respect for rule of law for those in position of authority.

The Governor spoke Sunday, May 5, at the end of the 2025 Fathers Day Service held at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, and presided over by the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Orlu, His Grace Rev. Dr. Thomas Obiatuegwu.

In the course of the Service, Bishop Obiatugwu came hard on the appointees of government who do not take seriously the responsibility given to them by the Governor, thinking they are serving the Governor instead of the State.

The Bishop decried a situation where certain appointees even go to the extent of embezzling the resources entrusted in their care by the Governor for the service of the State, noting that such appointees may not know they are hurting the State instead of the Governor.

Governor Uzodimma had thanked the Bishop for celebrating the Mass, pleading with him to find time to come another day to the Chapel as he enjoyed his homily.

He pointed out that the Church, from the beginning, is a faith-based organisation which makes the people to recognise the existence of the Supreme-being, and the need to be morally upright in the society.

He thanked the Bishop for the accolades he showered on him.

“When I receive these kinds of praises from Bishops, especially highly rated Bishops like that of the Catholic Bishops, I take them home like a treasure,” he said, just as he reiterated that the meaning of government and democracy is all about the people’s security and welfare.

Governor Uzodimma further stated that “when people speak good about Imo State, it is not for the Governor alone but for Imo people, the same way, if they speak ill about Imo, it is for Imo State in general not the Governor.”

“No man can serve the State alone as it is about collective measures.”

He assured that he will “leave Imo State better than than he met it,” and urged his appointees to be focused and committed while discharging their duties and shun the temptation of tarnishing their image because of filthy lucre.

He commended the Chaplain Government House, Rev. Fr. Prof. Gilbert Alaribe and his team for the organisation they put in place for the 2025 Fathers Day and wished all Catholic fathers, a Happy Fathers Day Celebration.

Earlier in his homily, Bishop Obiatuegwu admonished the congregation to “always say the truth because truth is life which is Jesus Christ,” noting that “the only way you can see God is for you to open your hearts and minds for Him.”

The Bishop further commended the Governor for the good works he is doing in the State and described him as a unique person.

He applauded the Governor for stemming the insecurity tide in the State and reassured him that the entire State is happy with him, urging him to keep up the good works.

He prayed God to continue to lead, guide and protect the Governor in all his lives endeavours.

To the government appointees, the Bishop challenged them to be good ambassadors of the State in the different positions entrusted in their care, shunning the temptation to embezzle the resources entrusted in their hands to work for the State.

He reminded them that though they were appointed by the Governor, their service is principally to the State and not to the Governor.

He commended the Catholic Men Organisation of Alvan Chaplaincy for the honour done the Governor and also wished all fathers happy Fathers Day celebration.

Highlight of the celebration was the presentation by the CMO Alvan Chaplaincy, of a Portrait on behalf of the Catholic Bishop of Okigwe, His Grace, Most Rev Dr. Solomon Amatu, to the Governor.

South East APC Leadership Resolves To Make Party Dominant In Zone – Uzodimma

By

The Source

-

May 5, 2025

0

APC South East Leaders’ Consultative Meeting in Enugu

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East has taken a decision to work together and ensure that the Party dominates political activities in the zone.

The resolution was brought to light in Enugu on Saturday, April 3, 2025, after the consultative meeting of the South East select leaders of the APC.

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who is Chairman, Progressives Governors Forum and also Chairman of South East Governors Forum communicated the decisions of the APC leadership to the newsmen after their several hours of close door deliberations at the Party’s Zonal Secretariat in Enugu.

Uzodimma explained: “We want to encourage our brothers and sisters, even those in political offices that are not members of APC to see reason for the interest of Ndigbo and South East as a zone to to join APC that is the ruling political Party.”

He drew inference from other geopolitical zones, where sitting governors are now joining the APC.

Governor Uzodimma, flanked by his brother Governor from Ebonyi, Rt. Hon Francis Nwifuru, APC Deputy National Chairman South, Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, among others, maintained that “it is by joining the ruling Party that the South East zone will be very close to the corridors of power and the Federal Government.”

Governor Uzodimma further noted that the Party’s leadership in the South East has decided to be part of the national politics, and to end the marginalisation of the zone at the sharing of the gains and affairs of the national government, hence, “the resolve to see APC as a family, to tolerate one another’s shortcomings and work as a cohesive team.”

The meeting was attended by several notable APC figures from the South East like former Senator President, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Mrs. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, former Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly/Board member of the South East Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka, Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, the November 2025 Anambra State APC governorship candidate, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, all APC State Chairmen from the South East, several National Assembly members, other national officers of the Party from the region, among others.

“We Cannot Be Intimidated Or Silenced”, Zamfara APC Suspended Lawmakers Tell Gov Lawal

By

Suleiman Anyalewechi

-

May 5, 2025

0

By Suleiman Anyalewchi

The Zamfara State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, condemned in very strong terms what it described as an emerging plot to intimidate and silence opposition voices by the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration in the State.

This is just as the factional State House of Assembly led by Hon Bashir Aliyu Gummi lamented the, alleged, new wave of “malicious persecution of opposition legislators by the Zamfara State Government.

The Source reports that Hon Gummi and eight other APC State Lawmakers were some months back slammed with an indefinite suspension by the PDP dominated House of Assembly.

They were accused of gross violations of extant rules and regulations guiding the activities of the legislative body.

But disenchanted by their prolonged political incarceration, the Lawmakers, penultimate week, inaugurated a parallel State House of Assembly with Hon Gummi as Speaker.

However, a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Gusau, the state capital, earlier last week, ordered the immediate arrest of the suspended Legislators.

But in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, the Zamfara APC on Sunday, accused Chief Magistrate Halima Jaafar Mikaila of gross act of judicial misconduct

According to the APC, the Magistrate issued the arrest warrant ,without first putting the Lawmakers on notice of the charges against them .

Besides, the party expressed deep concern that the order was issued without due consideration of the fact that the matter is already a subject of appeal at the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division.

“It is disturbing and embarrassing to see the judiciary being used as a tool to silence law makers who are pointing out issues of public concern.

“We call on Governor Dauda Lawal to end the harassment and engage aggrieved members in dialogue”, the APC stated .

Meanwhile, the Hon Gummi-led rebellious Lawmakers have reaffirmed their claim as the authentic representatives of their people, insisting that no amount of harassment and threats can deter them from their quest for justice and fairness.

In a statement issued by their spokesperson Hon Aliyu Ango Kabara, the suspended legislators expressed their unwavering commitment towards asserting their mandate .

“We are committed to our mandate, and the people we represent. No amount of intimidation, including biased Court orders, or threats to our lives will stop us”, the suspended legislators noted.

While urging the State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, to urgently investigate the conduct of Chief Magistrate Mikaila, they also alerted to alleged plans to attack them and their families .

IPOB Demands Reversal Of Proscription Order As A Terrorist Group

By

James Orji

-

May 4, 2025

0

Secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called for the reversal of the federal government designation of IPOB as a terrorist group.

The Kanu Nnamdi-led group made the demand in a statement signed by its spokes Emma Powerful on Sunday, saying the process leading to the designation was bereft of Constitutional requirement of fair hearing.

The group claimed there’s a subsisting court order by justice Murtala Nyako that there’s not enough evidence to support claims that IPOB is an unlawful organisation, adding that the ruling had yet to be challenged by the federal government.

It said the federal government later obtained an exparte order, without the group’s knowledge, noting that the action violated Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution.

Powerful said in any matter affecting IPOB it must be given a fair hearing as required by the constitution, saying so far this has not be done as regard its proscription as an illegal group, pointing out that IPOB remains a peaceful organisation and will use available legal means to achieve its aims.

“The proper forum for determining IPoB’s legal status remains in a fair and open judicial setting, where all parties are represented and heard.

“We remain committed to peace, dialogue, and adherence to lawful processes in pursuit of our goals,” the statement concluded,” the statement said.

In 2027, the federal government declared IPOB a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act. The declaration was later nullified by a High Court sitting in Enugu in 2023. But an Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal later upheld the proscription.

Badenoch: Sacking Me Will Not Return Conservative Party To Power

By

James Orji

-

May 4, 2025

0

The United Kingdom, UK, Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch says it will be pointless to sack her from her position because of her party’s poor performance in last week’s council elections.

During the May 1, 2025 elections, the Conservative Party had lost 674 council seats and control of 16 authorities in the elections, as a result of which her leadership has come under criticism by some members of the party who want her out.

Her critics have even lambasted her the more because most seats were lost to the Reform Party, which won 677 council seats. Following the win, political pundits, insist that the development could change the future of the UK as a two- party state.

Recall that the UK-born Nigerian became the Conservative Party Leader, a position she took from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , after the party’s historic loss to the Labour Party, LP in last year’s general elections.

She however said the call for her removal as Leader by some members of her party will not change the party’s electoral fortune, saying what the party need at the moment is to focus on how to draw a wining plan for the party in the future.

According to her, there is no need for a quick fix to the party’s current problem as the party strives to win future elections.

“We tried that previously. And that brought us to a historic defeat,” Badenoch said.

Adding, “We are going to come out with the policies that people want to see, but what we are not going to do is rush out and tell the public things that are not true just so we can win votes.

“This is not about winning elections; this is about fixing our country. Yes, of course, you need to win elections to do that, but you also need a credible plan.”

Since she became the Conservative Leader in November last year, Badenoch has faced serious opposition within and outside her party.

In February, the Prime Minister, Keith Starmer had criticised Badenoch as an attention seeker, saying she has made herself the “savior of Western civilization”.

The PM remark came after Badenoch criticised him for allegedly stealing her idea on the need to increase the country’s Defence Budget.

“She’s appointed herself, I think, the saviour of Western civilisation. It’s a desperate search for relevance. If you take the numbers for this financial year, and then the numbers for financial year 27/28, that’s a £13.4bn increase—the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War,” Starmer said.

Ondo Police Command, Amotekun Corps Clash Over Custody Of Suspect

By

Ayodele Oni

-

May 4, 2025

0

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that its officers and Amotekun Corps engaged in shooting spree following a disagreement over the arrest of a suspect.

The incident happened in Akure, Sunday, when some Policemen and Amotekun Security Corps attempted to secure custody of a suspect.

In a melee which ensued, one Policeman was reportedly wounded while residents at the scene took to their heels to escape being hit by stray bullet.

In a statement by the command spokesman, Ayankade Olayinka, the Police gave account of the incident thus: “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to address and clarify the incident that occurred earlier today, May 4, 2025, involving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and operatives of the Amotekun Corps at Ijoka area, Akure.

“At about 0800hrs, a report was received at the Ijoka Divisional Police Headquarters regarding the arrest of a suspect alleged to have been involved in the theft of property from a Church located around Sunday Bus Stop.

“Acting promptly on the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) detailed two Police Officers along with the Incident Duty Officer to proceed to the scene, recover the suspect, and secure exhibits linked to the crime.

“It is important to note that the Police Officers were the first to arrive at the scene. However, while they were executing their lawful duties, operatives of the Amotekun Corps arrived in the company of a large group of commercial motorcyclists (okada riders).

“In a disorderly and commando-like manner, the Amotekun personnel and accompanying individuals forcefully took custody of the suspect and the exhibits, in the process injuring a Police Officer.

“Following this, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc+, mnips, immediately directed Tactical Commanders to recover both the suspect and the exhibits.

“Subsequently, after intervention and dialogue led by the Commanders of both Agencies, the suspect and exhibits were returned to the police in the spirit of inter-agency cooperation.

“However, it must be stated that while the matter was being amicably resolved, a few aggrieved members of the Amotekun Corps, unhappy with the release of the suspect, began firing sporadically into the air.

“To prevent a breakdown of law and order and to disperse the agitated crowd without harm, the Police Officers at the scene responded with the professional use of tear gas. No exchange of gunfire occurred between the two agencies.

“The Ondo State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to collaboration with other Security Outfits in the State but stresses the need for all personnel to operate within the bounds of the law and established protocols.

“The Command assures members of the public that it remains dedicated to the maintenance of peace, public safety, and the rule of law across the State.”

Obaze, Peter Obi’s Presidential Place-holder Quits Labour Party

By

Suleiman Anyalewechi

-

May 4, 2025

0

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

A former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, SSG, and staunch ally of Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP in the 2023 general elections, Oseloka Obaze, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, resigned his membership of the party.

In a letter made available to the Media, Obaze, who served as SSG during the tenure of Obi as Governor of Anambra State, cited the April 5, 2025, gubernatorial Primaries in the state as a major reason for his departure.

According to him, he had, on April 6, a day after the said party primaries communicated to the LP Chairman of Ward 406 in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state about his decision to exit the party.

Consequently, Obaze a former diplomat, informed that his resignation actually took effect from April 6, 2025.

Obaze who has worked closely with Obi for several years, including as an adviser, was one of the stalwarts of LP in the State.

He joined the ranks of LP in 2022, almost the same time as Obi from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the countdown to the 2023 General Elections.

He later became the place-holder for Obi as the Presidential candidate of the Party.

Obaze was to function as the Anambra State Coordinator of the Obi Presidential Campaign and one of the progenitors of the Obedient Movement .

He, however, noted that his resignation is to show his disapproval of the shambolic conduct of the party’s primaries in the State, which is billed to hold an off-circle gubernatorial poll on November 8,2025 .

“The processes, conduct and outcome of the Labour Party Governorship primaries held on April 5, 2025, in Awka were fraught with outright irregularities bothering on fraud and criminality.

“It was not in tandem with either the party’s constitution or espoused core values, or true tenets of democracy.

“As such, I hereby dissociate myself from the Labour Party. Obaze stated.

Furthermore, the former Anambra state SSG equally gave the festering leadership crisis at the national level of the party as part of his reasons for quitting.

According to him, the failure of the Julius Abure and Nenadi Esther Usman factions to reconcile has left him with no other option than to leave the party.

Instructively, Obaze was not known to be one of the gubernatorial aspirants of the party as he never bought its nomination form.

Only two people – Sir John Nwosu and Dr George Moghalu purchased LP’s expression of interest and nomination forms before the April 5 primaries.

INEC Says No Date Yet For Voters Registration

By

Ayodele Oni

-

May 4, 2025

0

By Ayodele Oni

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified social media report on the proposed Continuous Voters Registration, (CVR) exercise ahead of 2027 general election.

The report had indicated that the exercise is expected to commence on 27th of May nationwide.

During the exercise, that electorate that want to transfer their voters card or replacement of lost ones, will be privileged to do so.

A statement by the commission however disowned the report insisting that no date has been fixed for the exercise.

The statement, released on Sunday, signed by Rotimi Oyekanmi

Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, stated that “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform the general public that it has not yet announced any date for the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), Transfer and Replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs).

“The Commission therefore urges the public to disregard the fake, anonymous statement making the rounds, claiming that the CVR and other associated services will resume on 27th May 2025.

“In line with its tradition, the Commission will publicly announce the date for the resumption of the CVR at the appropriate time, the full details of which will also be shared via our official social media platforms.”

Buhari is ‘CPC’, Will Determine Whether To Be Part Of Coalition To Stop Tinubu’s Second Term

By

James Orji

-

May 4, 2025

0

Former President Muhammaadu Buhari will decide whether the defunct Congress for Progressives Change, CPC, will oin the coalition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa state made the remark at the weekend during a grand reception organised by the chairmen of the 13 local government areas, LGAs in the state to homur the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Magai.

According to Governor Sule, no one except the former president can determine whether the CPC will be part of the coalition being muted by some key politicians in the country, planning to oust President Tinubu from power in 2027.

The magazine reported that a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El rufai as part of the coalition against President tinubu have been wooing the former Nigerian leader to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as part of the ongoing efforts by key opposition parties trying to block President Tinubu’s re-election.

Former governor El Rufai is a member of the CPC led by Buhari. The party was part of the legacy poltical parties that ousted former President Goodlcuk onathan from power in 2015.

The Nasarawa governor however disclosed that being the de facto leader of the CPC Buhari will be the one to determine whether the party will be part of the opposition parties trying to stop Tinubu’s second term in office.

The governor pointed out that Buhari being the ‘CPC himself’ is going nowhere with his “12 million votes” and that the CPC is not ‘going away” to be part of nay coalition forces. er

0:09 / 1:01

The governor: “There is nothing like taking CPC away. There is only one person in this world that can decide for the CPC, and that is our father, Muhammadu Buhari. Nobody speaks of the CPC more than this man. The day he says CPC is with you, then CPC is with you.

“The day he says CPC is not with you, it is not with you. Because he is the CPC himself. He keeps carrying his 12million voters along with him everywhere he goes, so he is also not going anywhere.

“That was why we went to see him in Kaduna, and we said ‘Baba, you are not going anywhere. We are going to be in this house (APC) together so that we will continue to build our house.”

The former president recently passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s government. He had also promised that he’s not leaving the ruling APC.