Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Sokoto State Government has come to the rescue of those accidentally bombed by the military on Wednesday. Recall that the military air strike accidentally bombed Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area of the state by the Nigerian Army and the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has announced a donation of N20m and 100 bags of assorted grains to the families of the bombed victims to enable them upset some bills. He made this known in an address to the people of the state on Wednesday. The governor noted,” lt is with a heavy heart that I…

As a result of the escalation in the activities of insurgents and terrorists in parts of the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri. “In addition to the A-29 Super Tucanos, JF-17 Thunders and the T129 Attack Helicopters recently procured, the Nigeria Air Force remains committed to advancing its air capabilities to boost operational readiness,” the…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Thursday to Saturday across Nigeria. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Thursday in good visibility throughout the forecast period in the northern region. According to NiMet, the North central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period. It anticipated moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period in the southern parts of the country. The agency predicted early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas. ”For Thursday, slight dust…

The Nigerian military Joint Task Force (Northwest) has addressed recent reports regarding an alleged bombing of civilian structures by a military fighter jet in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a statement on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, clarified that all military actions are based on thorough intelligence and reconnaissance missions. He emphasised the importance of these operations, especially when targeting groups like the Lakurawa terrorist organisation, to ensure precision and safeguard civilian lives. Abdullahi urged the public to rely only on confirmed information to…

The office of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) was gutted by fire on Thursday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown and it reportedly started around midnight on Christmas Day and continued till the early hours of Boxing Day. It was gathered that officials of the Lagos State Fire & Rescue Service were on site to quell the inferno which proved to be a challenge. Property worth millions were reportedly destroyed but fortunately, there was no loss of lives as of the time of filing this report. The firefighters battled to stop the fire from spreading…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that enhanced security measures have been put in place to safeguard citizens during the festive period. Shettima said this in a Christmas message to Nigerians, assuring citizens of the Federal Government’s dedication to improving their lives. According to the vice president, the festive season is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood. “As we approach a new year, I want to reassure you that President Tinubu’s administration remains fully dedicated to improving the lives of all Nigerians. “We are committed to tackling economic transformation and enhancing the welfare of every citizen. “Our nation’s…

A Nigerian delegation, headed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is in Riyadh to enhance economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. According to a statement on the Ministry of Finance’s official X handle, the delegation represents President Bola Tinubu and the Presidential Economic Coordination Council. It has initiated a series of strategic meetings with key Saudi institutions and government officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation. During talks with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank), the delegation explored mechanisms for export credit and insurance to boost trade and investment opportunities. The Saudi EXIM…

Protests have erupted across Syria after masked gunmen set fire to a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama. The incident sparked outrage among religious minorities and raised questions about the security of Christians under the new Islamist leadership. A video shared on social media showed two masked men burning the tree in the town’s main square on the eve of Christmas celebrations. The arson attack, which was widely condemned, prompted thousands of demonstrators to take to the streets, demanding protection for religious minorities. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist faction that recently took power after toppling President…

The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. According to presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, all television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast.

The ongoing fundamental rights case filed by Olamide Thomas, a female human rights activist, against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been adjourned to January 6, 2025. The case, which was being heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, before Justice Abdullahi Liman. Thomas, who has been at the forefront of advocacy for civil liberties in Nigeria, filed the lawsuit after she claimed her rights were violated following how she was ‘abducted’ by the police in Lagos and subsequently taken to Abuja. The legal action, filed under Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1892/V/2024, raises concerns over the unlawful arrest…