Author: TheScrutinyNG

…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…

Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. Oluwafemiayo, Team Nigeria’s captain, set a world record by becoming the first para-powerlifter to lift 167kg at the Games. China’s Deng Xuemei secured the silver medal with a 155kg lift, while Egypt’s Nadia Ali earned the bronze after lifting 145kg. Her win comes on the heels of the Super Eagles’s AFCON qualifier match against Benin Republic. They defeated their opponents 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. Goals by Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu,…

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, deported a total of 61 foreign nationals from the country in August 2024.This is according to a report released by the Service detailing its achievements for August 2024.NIS said the exercise is to address and curb the issue of irregular migration in the country.The report partly read, “The NIS eased out 61 foreign nationals to address irregular migration. The new Visa Policy facilitated 8,352 Visas on Arrival.”Recall that this is not the first time the Immigration Service has deported foreign nationals from the country.The NIS had between 2020 and 2022, deported 70 foreigners from Nigeria.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm regarding the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency claims the ministry is using its (NAFDAC) name to mislead and deceive the public.It emphasised that none of the products being advertised and sold by the organization are registered with the agency.It said, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC name to…