Author: TheScrutinyNG

Nigerian oil exploration has witnessed a significant year-on-year (YoY) 22 percent drop due to low investment in the country’s upstream sector of the petroleum industry. This was indicated by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), citing the number of rigs deployed for operations during the period. In the latest Monthly Oil Market Report, OPEC indicated that on YoY basis, the nation’s oil exploration decreased by 22 percent in August 2024, as the rigs dropped for exploration dropped to 14, from 18 recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. But on month-on-month, MoM basis, the nation’s oil exploration remained flat…

World leaders at the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) have canvassed for sustainable energy by unveiling initiatives that would end energy poverty in the world. According to a statement, Sustainable Energy for All hosted the ‘Raising Ambition on SDG7’ event with partners, Africa50 and Enel Corporation, focusing on global support towards an energy transition that ends energy poverty, combats climate change and powers livelihoods. It stated that the event showcased proven solutions to deliver progress on a just and equitable energy transition, with two global initiatives focused on mobilising finance and distributed renewable energy solutions as key…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ruled in favour of a suit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate the alleged link between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and the operation of bandits in Zamfara State. Cited as 1st to 3rd defendants in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1434/2024, which was brought before the court by a Zamfara state-based human rights activist, Abubakar Dahiru, are; President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, as well as the Inspector General of Police. Specifically, the plaintiff, through his counsel, Mr Ojonimi…

Former governor of Taraba State, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the past 72 hours over his alleged diversion of more than a whopping N72 billion local government funds. Ishaku will face trial with a one-time Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero. The EFCC has already filed 15 charges against the two men in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. It was not clear when precisely they might be arraigned by the anti-graft agency. However, it…

As a form of empowerment, the Federal Government has announced plans to give out 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths in the informal sector. The gesture, the Federal Government noted, would be done in collaboration with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence celebration. This was disclaimed by Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawand, at a press conference on Friday, urging Nigerians to remain hopeful about the federal government’s Renewed Hope agenda, assuring that “better days lie ahead.” He said: “I have just concluded a meeting regarding a partnership between the…

Experts and stakeholders in prison matters have explained why popular crossdressers, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky was kept away from other inmates while at the correctional facility. Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, while speaking on Arise TV on Friday, explained the accommodations provided for inmates based on different categories. He said, “There are accommodations for condemned prisoners, those sentenced to death, who must not mingle with other inmates. The second accommodation is convicted inmates, who are the owners of the prison.” Addressing Bobrisky’s situation, Williams added, “The accommodation that is provided for males, are they…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the death of his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Umo Eno reportedly died in hospital on Thursday, 26th September following an illness. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed deep shock at the unfortunate occurrence, saying the Federation and the Nigeria Football fraternity as a whole felt the pain of the Number One citizen of Akwa Ibom State and his family. “We are deeply saddened by the demise of Her Excellency, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. This is heart-rending. Our…

Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has said that Nigeria is open to a nuclear-free world, urging the nuclear weapon states to fulfill their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) by taking immediate action towards a nuclear-weapon-free world.. The defence minister noted that the country is in support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and commended nations that have ratified it. Badaru said this while addressing delegates at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 79 New York, United States. Badaru, in a statement from the Defence Ministry, emphasised Nigeria’s dedication to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation…

Bristol Issac Tamunobifiri, popularly known by his X name PIDOM Nigeria, has been granted bail. PIDOM was arraigned on Friday, September 27, on a nine-count charge filed against him by the Inspector General of Police at the Federal High Court in Abuja. A few weeks ago, Justice Emeka Nwite, the judge presiding over the arraignment of Bristol, denied him bail. Recall police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi had said PIDOM “illegally” accessed restricted data and posted directives from the office of the IGP. The police spokesperson also claimed that the defendant raised funds to sponsor cyberterrorism. Adejobi said PIDOM was apprehended in…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has described the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David. O. Oyedepo, as an exceptional servant in God’s vineyard. In a congratulatory message to the Bishop on his 70th Birthday anniversary on Friday, Obi said the cleric exemplifies the true purpose of God’s creation. Writing on his X handle, the former Anambra State Governor said Bishop Oyedepo has remained “A remarkable figure in faith, a dedicated servant in God’s vineyard, and a leader who exemplifies the true purpose of God’s creation. “Your life continues…