BREAKING: I Look Forward To More Strikes’–Tinubu Speaks On Killing Of ISIS Leader; Lagos To Enjoy 24/7 Electricity Supply

I look forward to more strikes’ – Tinubu speaks on killing of ISIS leader

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the elimination of the wanted ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian armed forces and the United States military.

He also commended the United States President, Donald Trump, for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort as well as the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage.

President Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, said he looked forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.

The statement read: “Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.

Lagos to enjoy 24/7 electricity supply

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has expressed the readiness of the company to play a major role in the Lagos State electricity market with a view to ensure that Lagos enjoys 24/7 electricity supply.

Adighije, who stated this during a visit to the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), Temitope George, at the weekend, said that with about 2,000 megawatts of stranded power assets, NDPHC is strategically positioned to improve electricity supply in Lagos State.

She noted that Lagos currently receives about 1,000MW from the national grid, leaving a huge supply gap against the state’s estimated 12,000MW electricity demand, adding that NDPHC is prepared to supply an additional 1,500MW to the state.

According to her, the company’s mandate covers power generation as well as transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Council of Enugu Town Unions, 583 communities endorse Mbah for second term

The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has endorsed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing what they described as his sterling leadership and uncommon transformations across all sectors of the state.

The Council, which represents 583 autonomous communities that make up the state, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election, commending him for making more resources available to the states to execute projects that touch the lives of the people, also citing the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the embarkation on strategic projects that would transform the economy of the state and the South-East.

They passed the vote of endorsement during a courtesy visit to Mbah at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Association, Chief Arinze Ogbodo, extolled Governor Mbah’s inclusive and grassroots-sensitive administration, noting the administration’s adoption of the 260 political wards as the basis for the distribution of democracy dividends.

Ogbodo cited the construction of 267 Smart Green Schools and 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres, 260 Farm Estates, improved security through the government’s investment in high-tech infrastructure, revival of moribund assets, and many ongoing and completed road projects opening up rural communities.

Putin to visit China May 19-20 after Trump trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

During the trip, the Russian leader will discuss with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping how to “further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation” between Moscow and Beijing, according to a Kremlin statement.

Putin and Xi will “exchange views on key international and regional issues” and sign a joint declaration at the conclusion of their talks, it added.

As part of the visit, Putin is also scheduled to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

The announcement of Putin’s trip comes just after Trump wrapped up on Friday the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, with the grand reception belying a roster of unresolved trade and geopolitical tensions, including over the Ukraine-Russia conflict.