Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabuhas extended warm felicitations to all global Christian community, especially Nigerians and by extension the people of Oyo State as the Christian community celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He said the season reminds,“us of the enduring virtues of sacrifice, love, and renewal—values that align with our collective efforts to build a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria” .

A statement by BolajiTunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister quoted Adelabuon his avowed commitment to Power Sector Stability.

“The Federal Ministry of Power remains steadfast in addressing the challenges within Nigeria’s energy sector. We acknowledge the economic hardships faced by many, and reaffirm our commitment to stabilizing the grid, expanding access, and fostering investor confidence. Recent reforms, such as the ongoing upgrade of transmission infrastructure and partnershipswith renewable energy developers, are pivotal to achieving sustainable solutions”.

The Minister described Easter as a period of unity and compassion and called on Nigerians to continue to support government policies and initiatives by reporting illegal activities such as energy theft and infrastructure tampering. “Let us also embrace energy-efficient practices to reduce strain on the grid.

As emphasized by President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, collective resilience and patriotism are vital to overcoming national challenges .

Adelabuended the messages with a prayer for peace and prosperity. “May the spirit of Easter inspire hope and solidarity. I pray for a Nigeria where every home enjoys uninterrupted power, and every citizen thrives in an environment of peace and progress. Together, we shall triumph over obstacles and illuminate our nation’s future”.

The ECOWAS Needs Assessment Team, in continuation of its broad consultations with critical stakeholders, met with officials of the Gambian Bar Association and the Ministry of Justice in Banjul on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April 2025 respectively.

The General Secretary of the Gambian Bar Association (GBA), Mr Abdoulie Fatly and the immediate President of the GBA, Mr Salieu Taal were on hand to receive the team at the GBA office.

At the Justice Ministry, the team was received by the Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, Mr Hussein Thomas and other staff members.

Pix 1: the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu (3rd right), the Solicitor General and Legal Secretary Ministry of Justice, the Gambia, Mr Hussein Thomas (3rd left, in suit); Chairman, Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone and President of ECONEC Mr. Konneh Mohammed (2nd left), and other members of the team in a group picture at the Ministry of Justice.

The Presidency has described as false and mischievous reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, the Presidency said the claims were “totally fabricated” and aimed at misleading the public into believing there was a rift between President Bola Tinubu and his deputy.

The statement was titled ‘Re: Mischievous Report On Access To The Presidential Villa By Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON’.

“The latest in this string of disinformation is a report claiming that the Vice President has been refused entry to the Villa.

“This is a feeble attempt to traduce the person and office of His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON. For the record, nothing of the sort ever happened,” the statement read.

The report, which circulated via “obscure blogs,” alleged that military personnel had barricaded the entrance of the Villa to prevent the Vice President from entering.

Nkwocha dismissed the claim as “the wildest expression of wishful thinking” and accused those behind it of attempting to sow discord within the government.

The statement added, “It is understandable, though regrettable, that the mischief-makers continue to underestimate the strength of the bond and goodwill between the President and the Vice President.

“However, their questionable sources or habitual reliance on misinformation have once again led them astray. These fairy tales they publish serve no purpose beyond mischief and distraction.”

The statement also recalled a similar rumour earlier in the week regarding campaign posters bearing the image of Tinubu, which was also debunked by the Presidency.

Nkwocha assured Nigerians that Shettima remains focused on his duties and would not be distracted by “the imagination of individuals intent on creating smoke where there is no fire.”

He urged members of the public to disregard the report and encouraged journalists to verify information from credible sources, stating that no amount of falsehood would undermine the democratic mandate of the Tinubu administration.