Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has labelled a former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a failed and insignificant politician. Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, had stated that the PDP is no longer relevant in the country. During the inauguration of a newly renovated party office in Katsina State on Saturday, Kwankwaso stated that he and his supporters departed from the PDP because “it is dead.” “I wish to remind you that PDP is dead because we left the party. Since they have gone out of the line, we decided to check out,” he…

Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on Monday, dismissed circulating reports that the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate has been increased from 7.5% to 10%. In a statement signed by him, the Minister confirmed that the VAT rate remains at 7.5%, as stipulated by current tax laws. “The current VAT rate is 7.5% and this is what the government is charging on a spectrum of goods and services to which the tax is applicable. Therefore, neither the Federal Government nor any of its agencies will act contrary to what our laws stipulate. “The tax…

Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has hailed the $1 billion, approximately N1.6 trillion new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State as a breakthrough for the Federal Government’s value addition policy. According to a statement signed by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, addressing the promoters- Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited of Nigeria and Sinomach-He of China- on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to China in Beijing recently, Alake pledged the cooperation of the federal government with the promoters to ensure the delivery of…

…Shasore, Fagboun lead talks, DG LASRAB Urges virtual participation*In a bid to facilitate a robust understanding of the State’s cultural heritage and evolution, the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB will on Thursday hold a one-day symposium.The symposium which is a hybrid event with the theme “Lagos: Bridging Knowledge and Unraveling History”, is scheduled to hold at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja by 9am, while the following link: https://lasrab.techsphere.ng is made available for virtual attendance.The former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Supo Shasore (SAN) and Immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Professor…

In what is part of the results of President Bola Tinubu’s China visit, Nigeria and the Asian country have signed a $3.3 billion deal to develop the Brass Industrial Park and Methanol Complex in Bayelsa State. The Director of Information and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Finance,  Mr. Mohammed Manga,  in a statement last night, disclosed that the deal was signed on the sidelines of Africa-Chinaconferences in Beijing. He said the “transformative project” was expected to significantly boost Nigeria’s industrial output and generate vital employment opportunities.” The director described the deal as a reaffirmation of the two nations’ “commitment…

Coach Augustine Eguavoen says his squad “is on a momentum” as they countenance Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. “We have the right mentality now, and the mood in camp is excellent. Everyone in camp is eager for us to pick up the three points in Rwanda and stay firmly on top of the qualifying table. We are here for business and I am happy that everyone is on the same page. “I am also happy that we have arrived here in good time, and the players…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reaffirmed his commitment to support the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) in ensuring effective service delivery to the nation. Dr. Aliyu made this known during an advocacy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters by SERVICOM led by its National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs.  Nnenna Akajemeli. According to him, the quality of governance is determined by the quality of services delivered to citizens and the extent to which these services meet their expectations, therefore ICPC is entrusted with the critical…

Following the hardship hitting Nigerians, the Ijaw youths, under the aegis of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), have threatened to commence a 14-day protest, saying it would however consult with Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark, and other stakeholders before taking such action. IYC President, Dr. Alaye Tari Theophilus, who disclosed this in a statement issued Sunday in Abuja, also accused some top government officials of politicizing the hardship. Theophilus specifically accused the Group Chief Executive Officer GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari and the Petroleum Minister (State), Heineken Lokpobiri of politicizing the operations of the…

More than thirty persons lost their lives while over fifty cows were burnt as petrol tanker exploded in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The accident happened when the tanker collided head-on with a trailer truck carrying passengers and cattle from Wudil, Kano State, en route to Lagos. Abdullahi Baba-Arab, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the tragic event in a statement on Sunday. The explosion happened around 12:30 am along the Lapai-Agaie road, approximately 2km from Dendo Community. The NSEMA statement read: “NSEMA has received a report of a deadly tanker explosion that…

By Augustine AkhilomenA human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has labeled the Godswil Akpabio-led Senate as only serving the interests of President Bola Tinubu.Effiong, who described the current Senate as the worst the nation has had, said via his X handle on Sunday that those who cast their vote for Tinubu are regretting their decision.“Akwa Ibom people that voted for Tinubu because of Godswill Akpabio, how’s this economy treating you people? I want to know how “your son” being in the government and occupying the office of the Senate President has changed your lives.“By the way, this present Senate is the…