Author: TheScrutinyNG

President Bola Tinubu has extolled Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his leadership and commitment to development, describing him as a “focused and result-oriented leader”. Tinubu made the commendation during his first official visit to Enugu on Saturday where he inaugurated several projects. He said that Mbah was doing a fantastic job and he was glad that Enugu was making great strides. “I salute Peter Mbah for his commitment to development. You’ve built a solid team, and I’ve reviewed a number of things with you in Abuja. “You’ve impressed me with the technological advancements in the state and the…

The Lagos State Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has refuted claims made by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) regarding the remand status of Ayomide Adeleye, a murder suspect. In a recent publication, the FIJ sensationally claimed that Adeleye was not in prison and had never been remanded for the murder charge. Reacting to the report via X (formerly Twitter), SP Benjamin Hundeyin clarified the situation, asserting that the FIJ had confused Adeleye with another individual bearing the same name. “We can confirm that Ayomide Adeleye was charged with murder and was remanded for the same offense,” Hundeyin stated. He further…

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has said for he insecurity situation in the south east to be a thing of the past, the region’s governors must collaborate with various town unions to set up a well defined security outfit. ASITU stated that the town unions are at the grassroots and understand the best way to tackle insecurity in their communities and tasked the governors to partner with town unions. National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, disclosed that his group had made presentations in various fora on how best to reduce insecurity in the zone. He also noted…

Manchester City continued their recovery process with a convincing 4-1 thumping of West Ham, making it their second consecutive win, while Chelsea dropped two more points in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Erling Haaland also continued his goal scoring scoring a brace to make it three in two matches. Defending champions City returned to winning ways at Leicester last week after a long lean spell and picked up three more points against Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s men took the lead in the 10th minute when Vladimir Coufal deflected Savinho’s cross past goalkeeper…

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed nine persons dead and four others injured in a communal clash that occurred on Friday in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen in Dutse, on Saturday. Shiisu stated that the incident occurred at Gululu village in Miga Local Government Area. He explained that the incidents occurred after residents of the village discovered that a shop in the area was broken and goods looted by unknown persons. The PPRO added that as a result, the villagers traced…

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has emphaised that President Bola Tinubu doesn’t need any campaign to win Ebonyi State in 2027, reiterating the commitment of the state to deliver the president in the next election. Umahi Stated this when he paid a Christmas homage to the Governor Francis Nwifuru, in company of former members of his administration (2015–2023). “Before now, there were no federal projects in Ebonyi,” Umahi said. “What we have now under this administration is remarkable. Though some claim we have many projects, it is not more than what other states have. The difference is that our…

Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead, it has been gathered. Oluwatuyi reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday at an undisclosed hospital. He had been hospitalized following complications he suffered in a fatal road accident while on his way to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The accident, which claimed the lives of some other people in the vehicle immediately was said to have occurred during the deceased trip to Ibadan. An indigene of Akure, Oluwatuyi was appointed the Secretary to the state government by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on January 24, 2024. Although the state…

Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians and diplomats. Among those to receive honors from the outgoing US president are singer and activist Bono, basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, longtime fashion editor Anna Wintour, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox, and fashion designer Ralph Lauren. The honorees “are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world,” the White House said in a statement. Others honored…

It was a gathering of who-is-who among the leaders of Rivers State and others as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday, hosted a New Year Luncheon to herald 2025. The luncheon presented an opportunity for the leaders to brainstorm with the former governor on the state of affairs in the state and also to praise him on his strides as the minister in charge of the nation’s capital. Those at the luncheon included leader of the Rivers State Elders Council, 86-Year-Old Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, former NBA President, Chief OCJ Okocha (SAN); Senator Magnus Abe;…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has flayed the national oil company, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the latter’s invitation to him to tour both Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, describing it as disrespectful. Reacting to the invitation, through his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said such an open invitation was disrespectful to his office and person. He noted that the oil company had not sent any formal invitation to him as of Thursday, January 2, 2024. “Is that the right way to invite a former president of the country? Who says Baba has even seen the statement or read…