Author: TheScrutinyNG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of being more oppressive to the citizens than the military government. EThe accusation is coming on the heels of the earlier arrest and detention of Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the personnel of the Department of State Service (DSS). The union leader was eventually released in the la hours of Monday but the former Vice President did not mince words in condemning the arrest and saying that the development underlined the desire of the present administration to not only intimidate the labour union…

General Christopher Danjuma, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has assured that it is a matter of time before they arrest the notorious kingpin of banditry, Bello Tunji. Musa gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Tuesday in Abuja. He said: Turji’s capture is imminent”. On the alleged imposition of levy on communities by the terrorist kingpin, the CDS said the military was working with other security agencies and the state government to provide adequate protection for the citizens. He called on the communities to support the military and their security…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered immediate evacuation of people at the flooded areas in the Borno State capital, Maiduguri. The president also expressed deep concern about the flooding in parts of the state capital. Recall that the worst flood in recent decades displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the post office and the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. President Tinubu in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the State, especially to the families that have lost their means of livelihood due to…

The Super Eagles on Tuesday played out a goalless draw in their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Rwanda. The draw comes after the Eguavoen-led side thrashed Benin Republic 3-0 on Saturday in Uyo, bringing their points tally in the group to four points. Rwanda goalkeeper blocked Ademola Lookman earlier in the game. Lookman thought he had given Nigeria the lead by nodding the ball but the referee controversially ruled out the goal for no justifiable reasons. Second half entrant Victor Osimhen created lots of problems for Rwanda defence.  As the deadlock couldn’t be broken, both side settled for a point.…

The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), an assemblage of over 90 civil societies, non-governmental organisations, community-based and public interest groups with focus on promoting good governance and accountability in Nigeria, has taking a position over the current challenges going on in the country. In a press conference on Tuesday in Lagos, with a statement signed by Nelson Ekujimi, the executive director of Centre for Social and Economic Rights (CSER), and Popoola Ajayi of CEDESER, on behalf of the coalition, the coalition made profound demands and resolutions towards improving the dwindling fortunes of the country. The coalition also praised the efforts…

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has regretted the abduction, on Monday, of workers and patients by gun-wielding men at a hospital in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits, it would be recalled, reportedly invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre at Layin Dan Auta Village in Kuyello Ward, Birnin-Gwari, abducting two nurses and many patients yet to be ascertained. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, the speaker charged security agencies to rise up to the occasion and rescue those being held…

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice of the character of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to ABC News. He was 93 years old. Abcnews reports that Jones died on Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York, surrounded by his family, according to longtime agent Barry McPherson. The thespian, whose powerful, deep voice brought to life the iconic villain of Darth Vader, acted for more than six decades and won three Tony Awards, including a lifetime honor in 2017, two Emmys and…

There is uncertainty in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party has postponed its national caucus and National Executive Council (NEC) meetings indefinitely. The meetings, it has been gathered, we’re scheduled to hold from September 11 to 12, 2024 respectively. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The statement read, “Members of the National Caucus and National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress are hereby informed that the National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings scheduled to be held on September 11 and 12, 2024, respectively, have been…

Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, which occurred on September 4, 2024. The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command and they have been consequently detained for investigation. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi said: “The IGP, who is deeply saddened…

The Department of State Service (DSS) might have succumbed to pressure over the arrested Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leader, Joe Ajaero, as the secret police eventually released the latter. Ajaero was released late Monday by the Department of State Services, even as the government agency’s action had been greeted by widespread condemnation nationwide. Ajaero was released at about 11.10p.m yesterday. He was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport in Abuja, on his way to London to attend the Trade Union Congress, TUC of the United Kingdom conference, which began yesterday. Ajaero arrest came as the secret police laid siege…