Author: TheScrutinyNG

Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle has raked in a bronze medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France.This has made the country secure the first Singles Paralympic Medal Since Sydney 2000, owing to Ogunkunle’s outstanding performances in the Men’s singles Class 4.Back then, Tajudeen Agunbiade and Alabi Olufemi brought home gold and bronze, respectively, in the Class 9 Men’s Singles. Ogunkunle has reignited the nation’s legacy in the sport, securing Nigeria’s fifth medal at Paris 2024.Although his run for gold came to an end in the semifinals, where he faced Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kim Young-Gun, Ogunkunle put up a…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in the state, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice.This comes following the hike in the price of fuel that was recently announced by the NNPCL amid the existing hardships biting many Nigerians.In a statement issued on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, in Benin, the Edo govt directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and…

By Augustine AkhilomenForce spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi has denied reports that the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is lobbying for his tenure to be extended for another four years.In a statement issued late on Friday, Adejobi stated that the IGP’s tenure will only last for four years.According to Adejobi, the IGP does not need to lobby for any tenure extension as he has yet to use the years stated in his. appointment letter.“The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to various misleading reports and misinterpretations concerning the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, and wishes…

Nigeria’s Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal in women’s Javelin F54 at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.She finished 2nd in the event with a throw of 19.26m behind Uzbekistan athlete Nurkhon Kurbanova who set a world record with a throw of 21.12m.Ugwunwa’s feat has made Nigeria rake in the first medal in women’s Javelin category, with a total medal of four so far.The 40-year-old Nigerian has continued to shine, having now won three consecutive Paralympic medals – two golds (Rio, Tokyo) and now Silver (Paris).More to follow..

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…

Nigerians voted for a fair deal and good governance, not hardship as they are going through. This is the position of Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), while reacting to the increase in fuel pump price by the Federal Government which has plunged the country and citizenry into deprivation, want and suffering. The opposition party in a statement on Friday, said the action would impose more hardship on citizens and worsen their plights, while further stagnating the economy. Signed by its National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, ACC in the statement explained that it “was curious that the Federal Government would contemplate a…