By Abigail David

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, has dismissed speculations that he plans to hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ.

Speaking during a church service, Kumuyi addressed rumours that he could eventually pass the leadership of the church to one of his sons after his tenure.

He said some people had questioned whether he would choose one of his children as his successor but stressed that the church is not a personal or family inheritance.

“It’s not his church. Jesus said, ‘Upon this rock, I will build my church.’ It is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and nobody has the right to hand it over to his son,” he said.

The cleric maintained that the leadership of the ministry should be determined by divine direction rather than family ties.

Kumuyi also cited biblical examples, noting that key Christian figures, including Peter, Paul and John, did not transfer the leadership of the church to their children.

His remarks come amid growing public speculation over succession plans within the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal churches.

By Jabiru Hassan

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to strengthen collaboration, improve governance, and enhance accountability across the country’s electricity sector as he officially assumed office in Abuja.

Speaking during his inaugural meeting with chief executive officers and heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Power, Tegbe said achieving the Federal Government’s objectives for the power sector would require a coordinated effort among all stakeholders. He identified key priorities of the administration as increasing power generation capacity, expanding transmission infrastructure, improving sector liquidity, and accelerating investment in renewable energy.

While acknowledging progress made in recent years, the minister said more work was needed to meet the sector’s targets. “This sector faces serious challenges. Technical issues account for only a fraction of those challenges. The larger challenge is governance. No agency, department, or unit can solve these problems alone,” Tegbe said.He called for stronger cooperation among institutions, urging stakeholders to work as “one team with one mandate” through improved communication and coordinated action.

Tegbe also highlighted the importance of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in maintaining grid stability and commended the agency for restoring power supply following a recent feeder outage within a 12-hour period.The minister further disclosed plans to introduce a performance-based incentive framework to reward productivity, innovation, and excellence across the sector.

The meeting was attended by leaders of key power sector agencies, including TCN, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), FGN Power Company, and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET).

By Abel Zwanke, Lafia

The family of the late Senator Solomon Ewuga Akwashiki has adopted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election, David Emmanuel Ombugadu, as one of their own, while calling for peaceful conduct ahead of the June 20 poll. Ombugadu visited the Akwashiki family residence in Akwanga Local Government Area, where he was received by relatives, political associates, and community leaders.

Speaking on behalf of the family, a representative said Ombugadu’s visit reflected a longstanding relationship with the late senator but clarified that the family had not endorsed any candidate.

“We have adopted Ombugadu as our son because of the respect he showed to our father. However, we have not endorsed any candidate. We are praying for all contestants, and the people will decide,” the family said. They urged political actors and supporters to maintain peace throughout the election period.

Ombugadu expressed appreciation for the reception, describing the gesture as symbolic and emotional. He said his visit was to honour the legacy of the late senator, whom he described as a mentor and father figure. He also pledged continued engagement with stakeholders across Nasarawa North and promised effective representation if elected. The PDP candidate appealed for calm and unity among supporters ahead of the senatorial bye-election.