Author: TheScrutinyNG

A senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the United States is pressing for consular access to a detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, currently held at the Kuje custodial centre in Abuja. Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance’s financial crimes compliance chief, was arrested in February 2024 along with another executive, Anjarwalla, upon their arrival in Nigeria. Their detention followed an investigation that allegedly tied Binance to money laundering and terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja fixed October 9 to rule on the fresh bail application brought before the court by…

President Bola Tinubu said on Saturday his administration remains steadfast to ensure a battle-ready police force in the areas of combating crime and prevention. The President stated this while commissioning 478 graduates of the 6th Regular Course Cadet, RCC of the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, in Kano State. Vanguard reports that Tinubu, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said it is working to provide equipment and logistics for the Police Force to ensure they are equipped and also improve their services. In his words, “Our administration remains steadfast to ensure that our police force is equipped…

Contrary to the speculations in several quarters that the coming of Dangote Refinery would shoot down the pump price of petrol, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that there is no guarantee that the product would be sold cheaper. This is as the corporation also denied claims that it was responsible for the recent hike in the price of petrol in the country. The company said the pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd, is determined by global market forces, stating that there is no guarantee of lower prices associated with domestic refining…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it has arrested 44 internet fraudsters in different parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. This was disclosed in a post via the commission’s official X handle on Friday. According to the commission, the suspects were arrested on Friday, following credible intelligence over their alleged involvement in internet-related offences. The statement reads, “Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Forty-four (44) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara State. “They were arrested on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sango,…

Following the suspension of school resumption in Edo State as a result of the hike in the price of fuel with attendant hardship on the people, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted Governor Godwin Obaseki on the directive. The opposition party in the state described the development as “expensive political gimmickry.” The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until further notice. Mr Peter Uwadiae-Enosorogbe, Publicity Secretary of APC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the action of the state government was…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the media to uphold truth and integrity in their coverage of the electoral process. This is coming as the off-circle gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States draw closer. During a media briefing on Friday in Abuja, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, represented by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity (VEP), Mrs. Mary Nkem, emphasized the critical role the media plays in fostering a healthy democracy. Olumekun highlighted the significance of media influence on public perception and voter decisions, particularly during elections,…

The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Presidential Spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from his official duties. The announcement came through a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday. In his statement, Ngelale cited pressing medical issues affecting his immediate family as the primary reason for this decision. In his statement, Ngelale cited pressing medical issues affecting his immediate family as the primary reason for this decision. “This agonising decision was taken after significant consultations with my family…

In order to ensure the availability of blood for transfusion, the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to establish blood collection centres in all the 774 council areas in the country, including the FCT. This, according to Abdullahi Haruna, Head of Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), will ensure the availability of blood in an emergency situation. He made this known through a press statement in Abuja on Saturday. The statement quoted Professor Saleh Yuguda, the Director-General, NBSA, as reiterating the government’s commitment towards addressing blood shortages in the country as the initiative would save lives. “We are working…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued first operating license to UTM Offshore Limited to construct the nation’s first floating liquefied natural gas facility. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority issued the license-to-construct to the company for an LNG project estimated to produce 2.8 million metric tons per year. Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, while speaking at the event, said: “This marks a significant milestone and aligns with the gas expansion ambitions of the government.” Vanguard reports that the project is in line with the nation’s aspiration to tap its…

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has announced the dissolution of the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen. The resolution, the governor noted, took effect from September 6, 2024. Governor Mutfwang disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday night. The committees were constituted on June 9, 2023 and were initially scheduled to last six months, but their tenures were extended several times until Friday night. The governor’s statement, signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere, directed the Directors of Personnel Management in the 17 LG areas to assume responsibility for the administration of…