Author: TheScrutinyNG

HRM Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has called for calm and urged his supporters to remain peaceful following the siege on his palace by heavily armed police officers on Friday. Recall that armed police and DSS officer s with armoured personnel carriers (APCs), surrounded the Kano Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu in Kano metropolis, restricting human and vehicular movements. The action disrupted a planned ceremony where the Emir was to turban Munir Sanusi as the newly appointed Wamban Kano and District Head of Bichi.Leadership courses Several traditional rulers and titleholders, who had gathered to accompany the Emir to Bichi,…

The United Kingdom immigration upper tribunal has stated why Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), will face deportation. The 44-year-old pastor, who arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but overstayed when his visa expired, had sought to remain in the country on human rights grounds, citing his marriage to a British citizen. However, the Home Office denied his request, leading him to appeal to the first-tier tribunal, which also rejected his application. Following this, Adegboyega appealed to the upper tribunal on August 15, 2022. During the proceedings, his lawyer, Dele Olawanle,…

A women whose identity was unknown as at press time cheated death in the Agege area of Lagos when Chemical explosion occured in the area which led to heavy fire. The incident happened at Old Abeokuta Road, near popular Vetland Secondary School in Agege. The victim was immediately rescued by men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders. According to reports, the incident happened at about 6.pm on Friday. The Agege Fire and Rescue crew of the agency quickly brought the situation under control after dousing the fire from the explosion of sets of varying…

A third explosion has rocked Zamfara State in the space of one week as a planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded with a truck carrying grains in the state. The incident occurred on Friday along Malele village to Dansadau area of Maru local government of Zamfara state as a result of an explosion, which marked the third explosion within a week in the area. The Nigeria Tribune gathered that the explosion occurred between Dansadau to Malele road, involving a truck loaded with grains. It was further gathered that as of the time of filing in the report, neither the authority…

The Federal Government has launched the 2024 Nigerian Economic report, with emphasis to enthrone inclusive growth. Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the report, with a firm assurance that ongoing reforms by the government would yield inclusive growth in no distant future. According to him, the strategic policy interventions of the administration of President Bola Tinubu are already yielding positive results, with more optimistic projections for 2025. Shettima disclosed this on Friday during a one-day technical workshop on the Year 2024 Economic Review at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice president who was represented at the event by deputy chief of…

Italian outlet Gazzetta has reported that English Premier League leaders Liverpool are keen on signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain. Both players have a lot in common and apart from being in impressive forms for their various clubs, their futures are shrewd with uncertainties. Salah has been the Reds’ most decisive player so far this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in 20 appearances. However, he is ‘more out than in’ at Anfield as he nears the final months of his contract. Just like Salah, Lookman…

The Benue State Government and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have traded words over the governance of the state under Governor Hyacinth Alia. The PDP alleged that Governor Alia was running the state like a “Church Parish,” undermining democratic principles and disregarding transparency and accountability. In a statement, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Alia administration of prioritizing “white elephant projects” over critical issues like infrastructure decay, lack of basic services, and erosion of public trust. The PDP also demanded that the Governor clear the backlog of salary arrears, pensions, and gratuities. However,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces. This was disclosed on Friday by Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, through a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike. The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Additionally, he has released funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel. The minister confirmed that alerts for the three-month salary increase have begun reaching military personnel, signalling a significant morale boost for the armed forces. He lauded Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to both serving and retired members of…

The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government in the sealing of Kano Emir’s palace on Friday. Recall that armed police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had blocked the entrance to the palace, creating a tense atmosphere. Reports said Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was billed to address some economists on the controversy generated by the tax reforms bills before the National Assembly. The emir was also scheduled to accompany his newly appointed district head Munir Sanusi to Bichi. The security operatives sealed the entrance to the palace while the emir was holding court at the…

The Ondo State Police Command said its operatives have arrested two notorious kidnapers identified as Abubakar Umar and Mohammed Shehu who were allegedly responsible for abduction and killing of one Alaba Abe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe was the coordinator of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation in Supare Akoko community. Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state last April. The spokesperson for Ekiti Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, in a statement on Friday explained that the two suspects were arrested following a voice note which was sent to the phone of Sheu after the…