Author: TheScrutinyNG

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have led a protest to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office Aduwawa to register their displeasure over the conduct of the governorship election in Edo State. The leaders of the protest include the Chairman of the PDP State chapter of the PDP, Dr.  Anthony Aziegbemi, the Director General (DG) of Asue/Ogie Campaign Organization, Mathew Iduoriyekemwen; Deputy Director General (Media and Publicity) of the campaign organization, Rev. Olu Martins, among other top leaders of the party, who stressed that the mandate of the people had been stolen. Armed with placards with various inscriptions,…

Israel said on Wednesday eight of its soldiers were killed in combat in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour in a campaign against the Hezbollah armed group. The losses were the deadliest suffered by the Israeli military on the Lebanon front in the past year of border-area clashes between Israel and its Iranian-backed Lebanese foe. Hezbollah said its fighters were engaging Israeli forces inside Lebanon on Wednesday, reporting ground clashes for the first time since Israeli forces pushed over the border. Hezbollah said it had destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with rockets near the border town…

The Government of Germany on Wednesday, October 2, announced an additional release of €24 million to Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions affected by the recent flooding. The additional fund is meant to support people affected by severe flood disasters. This was disclosed through a statement by the German embassy in Abuja. The latest support brings to €100million (N185 billion) in 2024 alone German humanitarian assistance in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region. The statement read: “With this considerable assistance, Germany stands by Nigeria and other African countries’ side in these times of need.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, as part of his annual leave. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 2, by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onananuga. During his time abroad, the president will use the opportunity as a working vacation and retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. This break will provide President Tinubu with a chance to recharge and reassess his economic strategies, ensuring he returns to the country refreshed and ready to tackle Nigeria’s challenges.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) number in the House of Representatives has depreciated after Hon. Chris Nkwonta decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, October 2. Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, who announced the defection of the lawmaker, did not give any reason for the defection, but only said he was told to make the announcement by the House Leaders.  The announcement drew loud applause from members of the APC in the House who welcomed the defector to their fold.  However, Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki (NNPP, Kano) raised a point of order asking that the…

Arsenal can go all the way and end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title this season, winger Bukayo Saka said after his side beat Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsenal finished runners-up in 2022-23 and took the Premier League title race to the final day last season before once again finishing second behind Manchester City. The north London side are in the mix this season, sitting third in the league standings, and their impressive victory over French heavyweights PSG underlined their title credentials, with Kai Havertz and Saka scoring in the match.…

Barely a few hours after President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum, in their independence messages, assured farmers of adequate security, no fewer than five were slaughtered by Boko haram terrorists, at Ngoshe Community in Gwoza Local Government area of Borno State. Sources revealed that five of the abductees were slaughtered, in addition to the killing of a Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, member, Jubril Zarana, who actively participated with security agents to foil the attack. A reliable source said “We sorrowfully announce the abduction of about 15 farmers, including children, women, young and elderly, by Boko Haram terrorists in…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the Republic of Rwanda has confirmed 27 cases of Marburg Virus Disease and nine deaths as of September 30, 2024. The Africa CDC made this known in a press statement on Tuesday. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease outbreak on September 27, 2024. The centre said, “As of September 30, 27 confirmed cases and nine deaths have been reported; most of the cases are health care workers. Over 297 contacts have been registered and are under follow-up. “The Ministry of Health is working…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural Igbo organisation, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant political pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, National Vice President of Ohanaeze, while in an interview, argued that Kanu’s release would help restore peace, allow the government to identify those perpetuating violence, and effectively end the troubling sit-at-home practice in the South East geopolitical zone. “Our primary demand this Independence Day is for the President to seize this moment of celebration to grant political…

Okun Ajah Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State has has raised alarm over alleged illegal diversion of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Highway through their community by some officials of the Federal and State government agencies. Members of the community, under the auspices of Okun Ajah Community Development Association, have urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged illegal diversion, expressing fear that it would lead to the demolition of their houses. The community also debunked claims by the Ministry of Works that the decision to divert the road in Okun-Ajah was necessitated by the presence of telecommunications cable.…